Lions sign four of their 2025 draft picks to rookie contracts and announce 10 UDFA signings, one UDFA was not signed despite reports

We're right on schedule with the Detroit Lions rookies. Last year, they signed all of their day three guys on May 10th. This year, they're all signed up on May 11th.  The Lions announced that they have come to terms with offensive lineman Miles Fraizer, edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein, safety Dan Jackson, and wide receiver […]

Mike Payton Detroit Lions Beat Writer
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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) celebrates a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) celebrates a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

We're right on schedule with the Detroit Lions rookies. Last year, they signed all of their day three guys on May 10th. This year, they're all signed up on May 11th. 

The Lions announced that they have come to terms with offensive lineman Miles Fraizer, edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein, safety Dan Jackson, and wide receiver Dominic Lovett. 

The team also announced the following undrafted free agent signings:

  • C Leif Fautanu – Arizona State
  • CB Gavin Holmes – Texas
  • TE Zach Horton – Indiana
  • WR Jakobie Keeney-James – UMass
  • S Ian Kennelly – Grand Valley State
  • WR Jackson Meeks – Syracuse
  • G Mason Miller – North Dakota State
  • TE Caden Prieskorn – Ole Miss
  • RB Kye Robichaux – Boston College
  • RB Anthony Tyus III – Ohio

One player who was previously reported as a signing is edge rusher Keth Cooper Jr. from Houston. He has not been signed by the Lions, but he is among the names on the Lions try-out sheet.