Get to know the 2024 Detroit Lions undrafted free agent class, which have a chance to make the 53-man roster
The 2024 NFL Draft has concluded. Now it's time for the Lions and 31 other teams to scatter and try to grab the players that didn't get drafted. We will be tracking all of those players here as well as giving back ground on each of them. Here's what we know about each of the […]
The 2024 NFL Draft has concluded. Now it's time for the Lions and 31 other teams to scatter and try to grab the players that didn't get drafted.
We will be tracking all of those players here as well as giving back ground on each of them. Here's what we know about each of the Lions undrafted free agents:
Duke receiver Jalon Calhoun
The former quarterback was converted into a wide receiver when he got to Duke. Calhoun set some records while he was a receiver at Duke. He was one of only six players in duke's history to record 3,000 receiving yards and the first Duke player to have 700 yards or more in back to back seasons.
Calhoun's real chance to make the Lions roster is as a return man. He averaged 9.9 yards per punt last year per Kyle Meinke of Mlive.
Ole Miss Edge Isaac Ukwu
Ukwu spent five years of his six year college career at James Madison before transferring to Ole Miss in 2023 to see if he could play in the SEC. He had a decent season for the Rebels last year with 3.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss.
Ukwu could be a project for the Lions if he shows off at camp, but right now I'm not sure he could make the 53-man roster.
UCLA OL Duke Clemmens
The Lions sure do love multi sport guys. Clemmens played basketball and baseball in high school. He started at center for UCLA for the last four years in a row. He was a guy that was on Rimmington award watch last season. He has a shot to make the practice squad with the Lions.
Fresno State CB Morice Norris
Lions UDFA Spotlight: Fresno State’s Morice Norris’ versatility gives him a shot to make the 53-man roster
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and undrafted free agency is still happening. The Lions could very well sign some more players. Sunday feels like a good time to shed some light on some of the undrafted free agents the Lions have signed. One of the big ones is Fresno State cornerback Morice […]
Louisville C Bryan Hudson
Another pretty large offensive lineman for the Lions. Hudson is 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds. Hudson allowed no sacks and three quarterback hits for Louisville in 2023. In addition to being a good pass blocker, he showed some good stuff as a run blocker as well.
The thing that could prevent his chances of making the roster is that it's just really crowded right now and with Clemmens being a guy that could make the practice squad, Hudson might be the odd man out.
Northern Illinois LB DaRon Gilbert
The hometown kid has returned to Detroit. The Brother Rice standout had a good season for Northern Illinois last year after transferring from Lafayette college. He finished with 51 combined tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.
He'll have a hard time making the 53-man roster with so many linebackers on the roster already.
Steele Chambers
Meet the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft class: The Lions score big steals all throughout the draft.
The 2024 NFL draft is under way and the Detroit Lions have begun to make their picks. Here is a list of the Lions brand new players: 24th pick: Terrion Arnold, Cornerback, Alabama The Lions lucked out like crazy in the first round. The first 14 players off the board were offensive players. Then when […]
