Updated August 15, 2026
Trevor Nowaske (born November 7, 1998) is the linebacker for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 53. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2023. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: linebacker (LB)
- Number: 53
- Born: November 7, 1998
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: 235 lb
- College: Saginaw Valley State
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2023–2025)
Trevor Nowaske played 1 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 solo tackles and 0 assists.
Trevor Nowaske played 9 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 2 sacks, 1 interceptions, 14 solo tackles and 8 assists.
Trevor Nowaske played 13 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 9 solo tackles and 13 assists.
Postseason
Trevor Nowaske played 1 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 solo tackles and 1 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 9 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 13 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 23 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1.35 million, $1.35 million per year, and $0.55 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
