Long Beach’s James headed to Motor City

Mississippi State nosetackle Nick James has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

James wasn’t selected in the seven-round, three-day draft.

In five seasons at MSU, James played in 46 games and made 15 starts. The 6-foot-5, 320-pound defensive lineman finished his collegiate career with 62 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one blocked kick and a forced fumble.