The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 10–2, winning only nine games.
Their first-round pick was Dick Chapman, an All-American defensive tackle out of Rice.
Chapman never played a snap for the Lions, electing to return to Rice and finish his degree in physics.
[3] The Lions played their home games in Briggs Stadium (Tiger Stadium), which had a regular listed seating capacity of 46,194, with an additional 7,000 bleacher seats for football to bring total capacity to 53,194.
[3] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE)