2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

45 - BRIAN SUITE
Safety
Utah State
Honolulu, Hawaii Ht: 6-2 Wt: 206
Year: Rookie Born: 4/21/92
Draft: FA-Det ‘15
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent
on May 7, 2015.
COLLEGE
Started 40 of the 41 games he played in during his four seasons at
Utah State, finishing his career with 226 total tackles (101 solo),
eight interceptions, 21 pass defenses, one forced fumble and two
fumble recoveries. Member of a Utah State team that reached four
consecutive bowl games, including three consecutive bowl wins,
during his time as an Aggie, both of which are school records.
Member of a senior class that won 37 games, also a school record.
2014: Started all 14 games and earned Honorable Mention All-
Mountain West honors after finishing fourth on the team in total
tackles with 76 (34 solo). Also ranked second on the team with nine
pass defenses and tied for second with two interceptions. Was also
an Academic All-Mountain West selection.
‣ ¾ Picked up a season-high 10 tackles in his final collegiate game
against UTEP in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.
‣ ¾ Grabbed his two interceptions on the season against Idaho State
and UNLV, respectively.
‣ ¾ Tied his career high with two pass breakups against New Mexico.
2013: Earned his first All-Mountain West honors as an honorable
mention selection and concluded his junior season with 77 total
tackles (37 solo), five interceptions, two fumble recoveries and
six pass defenses. Had six or more tackles in eight games over the
course of the season.
‣ ¾ Named to SI.com and CBSSports.com’s All-Bowl Team following
Utah State’s 21-14 win against No. 24 Northern Illinois in the
San Diego County Credit Union Poinsetta Bowl. Finished with 11
tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception in the contest.
‣ ¾ Picked off passes against Boise State, Hawaii and Northern
Illinois.
2012: Finished the season ranking fifth on the team with 73 total
tackles (30 solo) after playing in all 13 games (12 starts) for the first
time in his college career.
‣ ¾ Intercepted his first career pass against Toledo in the Famous
Idaho Potato Bowl.
2011: Missed the 2011 season due to injury.
PERSONAL
Was a first-team all-state selection by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
helping Punahou (Hawaii) High School to a 12-1 record as a senior.
Led the school to a state championship during his junior season,
its first in program history.
‣ ¾ Also lettered in baseball and track and field, helping teams to
state championships in both. Holds the Hawaii state record in
the 4x100m relay.
‣ ¾ Graduated from Utah State in 2014 with a degree in business
administration.
‣ ¾ Son of Howard and Wendy Suite.
74 - TORRIAN WILSON
Guard
Central Florida
Miami, Fla. Ht: 6-2 Wt: 318
Year: Rookie Born: 11/28/91
Draft: FA-Det ‘15
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent
on May 7, 2015.
COLLEGE
Played in 49 career games for the Knights, anchoring primarily the
left tackle position along the offensive line.
2014: Started all 13 games at left tackle and was named to the All-
American Athletic Conference Second Team. Also earned a spot on
Phil Steele’s Postseason All-Conference Second Team.
‣ ¾ Named the team’s Outstanding Offensive Lineman at the annual
awards banquet.
2013: Started 11 games at left tackle, missing only the Penn State
and Memphis games due to injury.
2012: Voted Second Team All-Conference USA as a junior and named
to Phil Steele’s All-Conference USA Second Team after starting all
14 games at left tackle.
2011: Selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team after
appearing in 11 games in his first season of college football, earning
four starts along the way.
PERSONAL
Played for head coach Billy Rolle at Miami Northwestern (Fla.) High
School, where he was rated as the eighth-best offensive guard in
the nation by Rivals.com. Selected to play in the Under Armour All-
American Game and was a first-team all-state pick and All-Dade
County selection.
‣ ¾ Was also recruited by Stanford, Louisville, Alabama, LSU,
Tennessee, Michigan and South Florida.
‣ ¾ Majored in interpersonal/organizational communication at
Central Florida.
‣ ¾ Son of Earnest and Vernell Wilson.
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