Brian Branch has already established himself as one of the most versatile defensive weapons in the NFL over his first two seasons.

Branch is coming off a season where he recorded 109 tackles, defended 16 passes, had eight tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, four interceptions, a sack and a forced fumble. He is just the third defensive back in the NFL since at least 1999 to post 100 tackles, 15 pass defenses and five TFLs in a season, alongside Ronde Barber (2006) and Rodney Harrison (2000).

He's one of the best blitzing defensive backs in the league and has played safety and nickel corner. He could probably play linebacker and outside corner too, if the Lions needed him to.

Heading into his third season, Branch has become one of the most important players on Detroit's defense and a

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