New Detroit Lions DE DJ Wonnum stats, PFF numbers

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It took a bit, but the Detroit Lions have found some help opposite All-Pro EDGE Aidan Hutchinson.

On Tuesday night, news broke that the Lions were signing former Carolina Panthers defensive end DJ Wonnum. Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, it's a one-year deal worth up to $6 million.

But, what kind of player are the Lions landing? Let's take a look at Wonnum's career stats and his PFF numbers:

DJ Wonnum career stats​

• Career Stats: 250 tackles, 59 quarterback hits, 32 tackles for loss, 30 sacks, 15 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 fumble recovery touchdown, 1 interception; 86 career regular-season games played, 54 regular-season starts
• 2025 Stats with Panthers: 42 tackles, 4 quarterback hits, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception; 16 regular-season games, 15 regular-season starts

DJ Wonnum career PFF numbers​

• 2025: Overall Defensive Grade: 54.7; Run Defense Grade: 60.3; Tackling Grade: 47.0; Pass Rush Grade: 49.9; 688 defensive snaps, 29 pressures, 25 hurries
• 2024: Overall Defensive Grade: 55.0; Run Defense Grade: 53.0; Tackling Grade: 55.6; Pass Rush Grade: 56.4; 453 defensive snaps, 26 pressures, 20 hurries
• 2023: Overall Defensive Grade: 62.3 ; Run Defense Grade: 68.6; Tackling Grade: 66.1; Pass Rush Grade: 56.8; 826 defensive snaps, 38 pressures, 23 hurries
• 2022: Overall Defensive Grade: 58.0; Run Defense Grade: 61.3; Tackling Grade: 69.9; Pass Rush Grade: 54.5; 562 defensive snaps, 33 pressures, 24 hurries
• 2021: Overall Defensive Grade: 50.5; Run Defense Grade: 39.1; Tackling Grade: 67.8; Pass Rush Grade: 57.8; 951 defensive snaps, 42 pressures, 29 hurries
• 2020: Overall Defensive Grade: 51.1; Run Defense Grade: 49.2; Tackling Grade: 27.1; Pass Rush Grade: 53.5; 471 defensive snaps, 22 pressures, 13 hurries

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