Shane Zylstra
Shane Zylstra (born November 16, 1996) is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota State. College career. Zylstra was a member of the Minnesota State Mavericks for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. Zylstra finished his collegiate career with as Minnesota State school records of 227 catches, 4,297 receiving yards, and 54 touchdown receptions. Professional career. Minnesota Vikings. Zylstra signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021. After signing with the team he was moved from wide  receiver to tight end. Zylstra was waived by the Vikings on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts. Detroit Lions. Zylstra was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad on September 1, 2021. He was elevated to the active roster on October 10, 2021, for the team's week 5 game against the Vikings. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022. Personal life. Zylstra is the younger brother of Carolina Panthers' wide receiver Brandon Zylstra.