2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

38 - GEORGE WINN
Running Back Cincinnati Southfield, Mich.
Year: 2 Ht: 5-11 Wt: 215 Born: 11/10/90
Draft: FA-Hou ’13 Acquired: FA-Det ‘14
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Signed by the Lions to the active roster from the practice squad on September 30, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Lions to the practice squad on August 31, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions as a free agent on July 17, 2014.
‣ ¾ Released by the Cowboys on December 17, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad on December 4, 2013.
‣ ¾ Released by the Steelers on November 19, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the practice squad on October 23, 2013.
‣ ¾ Released by the Raiders on October 15, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Oakland Raiders to the practice squad on October 2, 2013.
‣ ¾ Released by the Patriots on August 31, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent on June 17, 2013.
‣ ¾ Released by the Texans on May 15, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 10, 2013.
PRO
A Michigan native and second-year running back who adds strength to the Lions running backs unit after seeing time on
the practice squad with the Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys in 2013.
2014: Began the 2014 season on the practice squad before joining the active roster on September 30. Finished the season
with 19 carries for 73 yards and a long of 16 yards.
‣ ¾ Signed from Lions practice squad to the active roster on September 30 and saw his first NFL action in Week 5 vs. Buffalo
(10/5). Finished his first NFL game with 11 carries for 48 yards (4.4 avg).
‣ ¾ Carried the ball one time for two yards in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26).
‣ ¾ Had one carry for five yards in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21).
COLLEGE:
Played in 37 career games during his collegiate career at Cincinnati, carrying the ball 321 times for 1,710 rushing yards
(5.32 avg) and 13 touchdowns. Added 19 catches for 159 yards (8.36 avg) to his career total.
PERSONAL
Attended University of Detroit Jesuit (Mich.) High School where he was a three-year letterman under Coach Paul Windham.
As a running back, earned First-Team Detroit All-Catholic League honors, Detroit News All-Metro Second Team honors and
ranked as No. 35 Blue Chip by the Detroit News.
‣ ¾ Son of George and Verita Winn. Cousin, Derrick Mason, spent over 10 years in the League.
WINN’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Rushing Attempts:................................................................. 11 vs Buf 10/5/14
Rushing Yards:........................................................................ 48 vs Buf 10/5/14
Long Rush................................................................................ 16 vs Buf 10/5/14
WINN’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING
RECEIVING
Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds
2014 Det 12 0 19 73 3.8 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 73
Totals 12 0 19 73 3.8 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 73
Postseason RUSHING RECEIVING
Date Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds
2014 Det 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
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