General manager Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions got to work following the conclusion of the NFL Draft, signing undrafted free agents to fill their remaining roster spots.
The Lions have had a number of undrafted free agents make big impacts over Holmes' first four years in Detroit, including tight end Brock Wright, running back Craig Reynolds and guard Kayode Awosika. The Lions' roster is in a very different spot than when Holmes started in 2021, but could one of these players make his mark and potentially earn a roster spot out of camp?
Here's a closer look at the undrafted free agents the Lions have signed as the team holds rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center this weekend:
WR Jackson Meeks, Syracuse: Meeks led Syracuse with 1,021 receiving yards in his lone season with the Orange, becoming the program's first receiver since 2019 to cross the 1,000 receiving yards mark. He's a big target (6-6, 205) and performed well in the East-West Shrine Game.
View photos from offseason workouts on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) and Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton and Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) and Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (9) and Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow (60) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 8, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
TE Caden Prieskorn, Ole Miss: Prieskorn had two productive seasons at Ole Miss after starting his career at Memphis. He combined to catch 57 passes for 850 yards and seven touchdowns the last two seasons with the Rebels.
OL Mason Miller, North Dakota State: The 6-foot-7 Miller was an All-American and first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection at right tackle in his fifth and final season with NDSU. He earned a 77.7 grade in nearly 1,000 snaps this past season, allowing just two sacks and 17 pressures. He started 42 games across his career with experience at tackle and guard.
RB Kye Robichaux, Boston College: Robichaux rushed for over 700 yards in both 2023 (780) and 2024 (744) with 18 starts over that span. His 18 rushing touchdowns led the Eagles over the past two seasons and the 10 touchdowns he had in 2024 tied AJ Dillon's record for the program's most rushing touchdowns in a single season.
RB Anthony Tyus III, Ohio: Tyus rushed for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt and 93.5 yards per game this past season. Additionally, he caught 16 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns.
WR Jakobie Keeney-James, UMass: Keeney-James ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound receiver tallied 839 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 50 receptions this past season, all team-highs.
TE/FB Zach Horton, Indiana: Horton started his career at James Madison before transferring to Indiana, where he caught 21 passes for 189 yards and four touchdowns this past season. He also played some fullback for the Hoosiers, so he'll look to display that versatility this weekend.
S Ian Kennelly, Grand Valley State: Kennelly recorded 64 tackles, picked off three passes and had three pass breakups in 2024, earning first-team conference honors. He left GVSU with eight interceptions and 19 pass breakups in 49 career games.
C Leif Fautanu, Arizona State: Fautanu played 3,329 snaps in his career — third-most among active FBS centers — and started 47 consecutive games. His 89.3 pass-blocking grade last season was the best for any FBS center and seventh among all players.
CB Gavin Holmes, Texas: Holmes began his college career with Wake Forest before transferring to Texas. In two seasons with the Longhorns, he recorded 30 total tackles and five passes defended.
