Dalton made each of his final 31 starts at left tackle where he was charged with protecting the quarterback's blind side. He started all 11 games this past year for the second time in three years. I'm ready to get into camp, make an impact and try to make the team and hopefully give something to the Lions that they didn't have before."ĭalton will partake in the Lions' rookie minicamp on dates that have yet to be announced.ĭalton was the leader of RMU's offensive line in 2013, providing a key veteran presence to the unit. "I'm looking forward to representing RMU and am happy to be joining a great organization in the Detroit Lions. "It's truly a blessing, and I'm happy to get the opportunity," Dalton said. Dalton, a member of the Robert Morris University football team for the past four seasons, signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League Saturday evening.ĭalton made 37 starts in his four years for the Colonials on the offensive line, beginning his career at guard before shifting to left tackle for the majority of his tenure.ĭalton was selected as an All-American by The Sports Network after his recently completed senior campaign, one of 11 Colonials in program history to earn that honor.
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