MADISON- While attending high school at James Clemens High Logan Stenberg was nicknamed “Stenny” and at the University of Kentucky he was known as “Mr. Nasty.” Now after being chosen in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions you can call him “Pro Athlete.”

Stenberg was chosen by the Lions as overall pick No. 121 and was immediately called by a Lions’ scout as “Meanest pick in the draft.” The 6-foot-6, 325-pound offensive lineman has earned the reputation of playing through the whistle and often having spirited verbal discussions with opposing players and by some scouting reports made him one of the most physical lineman in all of college football.

That’s just exactly what the Lions need.

In 2019, the Lions were 4-12-1 and were 18^th in the NFL in scoring and endured a season where star running back and former member of the Madison Academy Mustangs Kerryon Johnson was limited to half the season due to injuries. The NFC team needs a boost in offense and “Mr. Nasty” may be just the punch the Lions need.

Stenberg even has his own clothing line at mrnasty.co. At the site you can purchase numerous custom clothing items with the logo.

Stenberg, who turned 23 on March 18, watched his future develop in front of him watching the NFL Draft at his parents’ 150-acre farm located not far from Madison in the rolling hills of Southern Tennessee. Filled with cattle along with three ponds, which Stenberg fishes when he can, he sat with his parents, David and Kim Stenberg, and saw player after player being selected. He knew his name was coming at some time as he was projected to be a third or fourth round pick. He and his agent, Joe Linta of JL Sports, formulated his pre-draft preparation for what Stenberg called “The future I haven’t seen yet.”

The Lions picked Ohio State guard Jonah Jackson in the third round. They became the first offensive lineman the team have taken with back-to-back picks since 2001. The offensive line has two starters returning in 2020 and Stenberg will among the trenches fighting for a starting position.

He and his girlfriend, Leah-Mabry Mims, who is an elementary school teacher, plan on getting married, but right now the plan is to secure a spot on the Lions’ roster as Stenberg’s future will certainly change the life of both he and his companion.

“I think I’m a smart guy and can play the game smart,” said Stenberg. “My toughness on the field came from our goal at Kentucky of wanting to have the meanest people in the SEC and wanted the offensive line to be dominant and I think we achieved that goal.”

“My goal now in the NFL is be the best I can be,” he added.