The Detroit Lions have conducted six training camp practices (two padded) ahead of next week's first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Canton for the Hall of Fame Game.
There's always a group of players who stand out early in camp and this year is no different for the Lions. Here are 10 players who have caught my eye early on:
1. EDGE Marcus Davenport
The veteran edge rusher is determined to prove he can stay healthy. It's never been about his talent, just his health. He's been dominant to start camp and could have a really productive season opposite Aidan Hutchinson if he can stay on the field.
2. RB Jahmyr Gibbs
Gibbs led the NFL with 20 touchdowns last season and gained nearly 2,000 scrimmage yards, but where he's really making an impact early in camp is in the passing game. John Morton is trying to get him in space in the passing game and it's led to a number of big plays early in camp.
View photos from Day 5 of Detroit Lions training camp on Friday July 25, 2025.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) and Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73), Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87), Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (17) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52) and Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Giovanni Manu (59) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Kenny Yeboah (88) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Morice Norris (26) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver III (38) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) and Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport (92) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Malik Taylor (86) during training camp at the Meijer Performance Center on July 25, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
3. CB Terrion Arnold
The second-year cornerback has come into camp in great shape and has made a ton of plays early on. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said this of Arnold recently: "He's seeing it faster. He's feeling the routes faster. That's a guy I've already seen a leap in."
4. TE Sam LaPorta
I think LaPorta is poised for a huge season in John Morton's offense. He's been a constant playmaker the first week of practice and is clearly becoming a security blanket for quarterback Jared Goff.
5. EDGE Aidan Hutchinson
Hutchinson has picked up right where he left off when he was leading the NFL in sacks and quarterback pressures before a season-ending leg injury Week 6 last year. He's determined to have an All-Pro season and he's looked great storming off the edge early in camp.
6. WR Isaac TeSlaa
TeSlaa's been battling through some knee pain but hasn't missed any reps because of it and there's something to be said about his toughness. He's really popped off the last two days in padded practices. His size and speed combo could help him make an early impact.
7. EDGE Isaac Ukwu
Ukwu is looking for a role on the edge of Detroit's defensive front. I went back and looked through my notes of the first six practices and there were five different occasions I jotted his number down as making an impact. Can he keep it up when the lights come on in the preseason?
8. DL Keith Cooper Jr.
The rookie out of Houston has flashed this first week and the Lions really like his versatility at 6-foot-5, 280 pounds with the ability to play multiple spots across the defensive line. He'll be a name to keep an eye on in the first preseason game Thursday night.
9. WR Jameson Williams
When we think of Williams, we think speed and all that big play potential, but what's really been noticeable early in camp is his route running and expanded route tree in Morton's offense. He's making plays all over the field in camp and looks to be headed for a big year.
10. WR Dominic Lovett
The rookie seventh-round pick has popped off both on offense and special teams this first week of camp. He's been steadily getting second-team reps and has been pretty impressive on the outside as a gunner on teams and in the return game. He's making a case for the Lions to keep six receivers on the initial 53-man roster.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- LB Grant Stuard: Talk about a player who looks like he's shot out of a cannon on every rep. He's got good speed and wiggle, and plays a north-and-south style of ball. He's going to be huge on special teams.
- EDGE Nate Lynn: Like Ukwu, Lynn is trying to lock down a reserve spot on the edge. He's been disruptive this first week.
