Shane Zylstra

Detroit Lions
Tight End #84

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	November 16, 1996
Height	6'4"
Weight	240 lb

Draft

College	Minnesota State-Mankato
Year	2021
Pick	UDFA
Team	MIN

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
0.0	0.0	0.0

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Player News

Shane Zylstra: Shane Zylstra Heading Back To Detroit

Free-agent tight end Shane Zylstra is signing back with the Detroit Lions, according to NFL.com. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Minnesota State began his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings before being released ahead of his rookie campaign. He signed on with Detroit ahead of the 2021 season and has been on and off the active roster ever since. Overall, Zylstra has appeared in 29 games for Detroit (three starts) and has collected 15 receptions for 116 yards and four touchdowns. Even if he makes the team's active roster in 2025, he's a longshot to see significant playing time behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright.

Mar. 18, 2025 2:24 PM EST