Rick Wagner

Rick Wagner (born October 21, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Early life
In high school, Wagner originally played wide receiver to avoid an injury, as his first priority at the time was basketball. It was a compromise with his high school coach that Wagner even played as a sophomore.

College career
Wagner walked on as a tight end.

After redshirting in 2008, Wagner made his college debut on September 12, 2009 against Fresno State. Wagner appeared in 12 of the 13 games during his freshman season.

In 2010, Wagner made his first career start at right tackle on September 18, 2010 against Arizona State. Finished the season playing in 12 games with 10 starts at right tackle. Named consensus honorable mention All-Big Ten by the media and coaches.

In 2011, Wagner started all 14 games at left tackle and was named consensus honorable mention All-Big Ten by the media and coaches for the second straight season.

In 2012, Wagner played and started in 13 of the 14 games during the 2012 season. Before the season, Wagner was on the Outland Trophy watchlist.

Baltimore Ravens
Wagner was selected in the fifth round, 168th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. On August 18, 2014, Wagner was officially named the Ravens starting right tackle heading into the 2014 season.

Detroit Lions
On March 10, 2017, Wagner signed a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions. He was named the starting right tackle to begin the 2017 season, starting in 13 games, missing three due to an ankle injury.

Personal life
On June 25, 2016, Rick married his high school sweetheart Kirstin Froehlich in Wisconsin.