Trevor Nowaske

Trevor Nowaske (born November 7, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. He signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Trevor Nowaske

No. 53 – Detroit Lions
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1998-11-07) November 7, 1998 (age 26) Canton, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:	Salem High School (Canton)
College:	Saginaw Valley State (2017–2022)
NFL draft:	2023: undrafted
Career history
Detroit Lions (2023) Arizona Cardinals (2023)* Detroit Lions (2024–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Total tackles: 24 Sacks: 2.0 Pass deflections: 1 Interceptions: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m)	237 lb (108 kg)	30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m)	10 in (0.25 m)	4.50 s	1.59 s	2.65 s	4.20 s	6.75 s	34.5 in (0.88 m)	10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)	25 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Detroit Lions

On May 12, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Nowaske to a three-year, $2.695 million contract as an undrafted free agent.^[2][3] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[4][5] On November 2, 2023, Nowaske was signed to the active roster.^[6] He was waived on December 28.^[7]

Arizona Cardinals

On December 29, 2023, Nowaske was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.^[8] He was waived on August 27, 2024.^[9]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

On August 28, 2024, the Detroit Lions claimed Nowaske off waivers.^[10] On October 27 against the Tennessee Titans, Nowaske recorded an interception off of Mason Rudolph.

In March, 2025, Nowaske resigned with the Lions.^[11]