A former Bears fifth-round pick and Missouri product who has become a durable journeyman offensive tackle.
Larry Borom spent four seasons battling injuries and earning starts in Chicago before moving on to Miami and now Detroit, his hometown team. He brings experience at both tackle spots to a Lions offensive line looking for depth.
Path to the league
Borom started at right tackle for Missouri in his final college season and earned second-team All-SEC recognition from Pro Football Focus in 2020. The Chicago Bears drafted him in the fifth round, 151st overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Borom made 27 starts across four seasons with the Bears from 2021 to 2024, working through a Week 1 ankle injury as a rookie and another injured-reserve stint in 2024. He signed with the Miami Dolphins in March 2025 before joining the Detroit Lions, his hometown team, in March 2026.
2025 season recap
Borom played the 2025 season with the Miami Dolphins as offensive line depth. Across his career through 2025, he has appeared in 63 games with 38 starts.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Larry Borom
- Pro Football Reference: Larry Borom
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Missouri
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active
