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Taylor Decker speaks to the news media at the Detroit Lions practice facility on April 29, 2016. Decker was the 16th overall draft pick by the Detroit Lions.
Taylor Decker speaks to the news media at the Detroit Lions practice facility on April 29, 2016. Decker was the 16th overall draft pick by the Detroit Lions. Max Ortiz, Detroit News
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Taylor Decker (center) with his parents Ron and Sheila Decker with girlfriend Bryn Toyama at the Detroit Lions practice facility on April 29, 2016. Decker was the 16th overall draft pick by the Detroit Lions.
Taylor Decker (center) with his parents Ron and Sheila Decker with girlfriend Bryn Toyama at the Detroit Lions practice facility on April 29, 2016. Decker was the 16th overall draft pick by the Detroit Lions. Max Ortiz, Detroit News
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Taylor Decker poses with Detroit Lions President Ron Wood.
Taylor Decker poses with Detroit Lions President Ron Wood. Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Taylor Decker (center) poses with his parents Ron and Sheila Decker with girlfriend Bryn Toyama.
Taylor Decker (center) poses with his parents Ron and Sheila Decker with girlfriend Bryn Toyama. Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Taylor Decker played left tackle at Ohio State.
Taylor Decker played left tackle at Ohio State. Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Taylor Decker is pictured with (from left) Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn and Detroit Lions President Ron Wood at the Detroit Lions practice facility.
Taylor Decker is pictured with (from left) Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn and Detroit Lions President Ron Wood at the Detroit Lions practice facility. Max Ortiz, Detroit News
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Taylor Decker poses with Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell.
Taylor Decker poses with Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell. Max Ortiz, Detroit News
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Taylor Decker speaks to the news media.
Taylor Decker speaks to the news media. Max Ortiz, Detroit News
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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker arrives at the the team's practice facility in Allen Park, Mich.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker arrives at the the team's practice facility in Allen Park, Mich. Carlos Osorio, AP
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Detroit Lions President Rod Wood, right, talks with Taylor Decker, the team's first-round draft pick, at the team's practice facility, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Allen Park, Mich.
Detroit Lions President Rod Wood, right, talks with Taylor Decker, the team's first-round draft pick, at the team's practice facility, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Allen Park, Mich. Carlos Osorio, AP
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Ohio State'’s Taylor Decker poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Detroit Lions as the 16th pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.
Ohio State'’s Taylor Decker poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Detroit Lions as the 16th pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft. Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
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Ohio State'’s Taylor Decker poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Ohio State'’s Taylor Decker poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
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Taylor Decker goes from the Ohio State Buckeyes to the Detroit Lions.
Taylor Decker goes from the Ohio State Buckeyes to the Detroit Lions. Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
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Taylor Decker holds the Fiesta Bowl trophy after Ohio State beat Notre Dame.
Taylor Decker holds the Fiesta Bowl trophy after Ohio State beat Notre Dame. Jennifer Stewart, Getty Images
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Ohio State's Taylor Decker watches during a win over Indiana last season.
Ohio State's Taylor Decker watches during a win over Indiana last season. Darron Cummings, AP
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Taylor Decker poses for photos upon arriving for the first round of the draft in Chicago.
Taylor Decker poses for photos upon arriving for the first round of the draft in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh, AP
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Taylor Decker plays against Maryland in the 2015 season.
Taylor Decker plays against Maryland in the 2015 season. Jay LaPrete, AP
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Taylor Decker, right, works during Ohio State's pro day in March.
Taylor Decker, right, works during Ohio State's pro day in March. Paul Vernon, AP
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Taylor Decker blocks during the game against Penn State last season.
Taylor Decker blocks during the game against Penn State last season. Justin K. Aller, Getty Images
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Taylor Decker blocks against the Penn State in 2013.
Taylor Decker blocks against the Penn State in 2013. Jamie Sabau, Getty Images
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Taylor Decker runs a drill at the NFL combine.
Taylor Decker runs a drill at the NFL combine. L.G. Patterson, AP
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Taylor Decker runs a drill at the NFL combine.
Taylor Decker runs a drill at the NFL combine. Michael Conroy, AP
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    Drafted: No. 16 in the first round by the Lions.

    Position: Offensive tackle.

    College: Ohio State.

    High school: Butler High in Vandalia, Ohio.

    Height / weight: 6-7 / 310.

    At Ohio State: Played in 54 games and started 42 with the Buckeyes, who were 50-4 during his four-year career. Buckeyes led Big Ten in rushing in 2015, averaging 245.2 yards per game.

    Honors: Named Big Ten offensive lineman of the year in 2015. Consensus All-American and unanimous first-team All-Big Ten player.

    Quote: “At the end of the day, I just want to play football,” he said after being picked by the Lions Thursday night. “I know I’m not going to come into a team and have a position handed to me. You have to go out there and you have to earn it, and you have to work hard and remain humble.”

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