Chris Spielman Reveals Latest Pride of the Lions Inductee

During the third quarter of Saturday’s preseason matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans, Lions legend Chris Spielman joined the broadcast crew to share some big news with fans.

Spielman announced that former Lions defensive end Robert Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions, the organization’s highest individual honor.

For those unfamiliar, the Pride of the Lions is Detroit’s version of a ring of honor, where the franchise permanently recognizes its greatest players. Inductees have their names, jersey numbers, and years of service with the team displayed on the historic Hudson’s warehouse wall inside Ford Field.

Porcher, drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft, spent his entire 12-year career in Detroit. He became one of the most dominant pass rushers in franchise history, finishing with 95.5 career sacks, 602 tackles, and 18 forced fumbles. He earned three Pro Bowl selections and left a lasting impact as a leader on and off the field.

Spielman summed it up best: Porcher’s name now takes its rightful place among the greats in Detroit football history.

Pride of the Lions Inductees

2009

• Lem Barney – Cornerback (1967–1977)
• Jack Christiansen – Safety (1951–1958)
• Dutch Clark – Quarterback (1931–1932, 1934–1938); also GM (1936–1938) and Head Coach (1937–1938)
• Lou Creekmur – Guard/Tackle (1950–1959)
• Dick “Night Train” Lane – Cornerback (1960–1965)
• Yale Lary – Defensive Back/Punter (1952–1953, 1956–1964)
• Bobby Layne – Quarterback (1950–1958)
• Barry Sanders – Running Back (1989–1998)
• Charlie Sanders – Tight End (1968–1977)
• Joe Schmidt – Linebacker (1953–1965); Head Coach (1967–1972)
• Doak Walker – Halfback (1950–1955)
• Alex Wojciechowicz – Center/Linebacker (1938–1946)

2010

• Dick LeBeau – Defensive Back (1959–1972)

2013

• Jason Hanson – Kicker (1992–2012)

2016

• Dick Stanfel – Guard (1952–1955)

2018

• Roger Brown – Defensive Tackle (1960–1966)
• Alex Karras – Defensive Tackle (1958–1962, 1964–1970)
• Herman Moore – Wide Receiver (1991–2001)

2021

• Chris Spielman – Linebacker (1988–1995); Executive (2020–present)

2023

• Lomas Brown – Tackle (1985–1995)

2024

• Calvin Johnson – Wide Receiver (2007–2015)

2025

• Robert Porcher – Defensive End (1992–2003)