Detroit Lions 2012 training camp battles: Travis Lewis vs. Tahir Whitehead vs. Doug Hogue
Looks like Doug Hogue has a very good shot to win the starting job out of camp. "Hogue, a fifth-round selection out of Syracuse in 2011, saw action mostly on special teams as a rookie. But a surprising offseason growth spurt, and a year of experience in the system, give him a leg up on the newcomers. It's important to remember that Hogue converted from running back to linebacker just three years ago. The Lions drafted him as a bit of a project because they liked his potential. "

