Sitting out: Wide receiver Jameson Williams and tight ends James Mitchell and Derrick Deese Jr. didn't take part in open rookie minicamp practice Saturday. No surprise with Williams and Mitchell as they both are recovering from knee injuries. Williams had a football in his hands the entire practice, and did get some catch in with receivers coach Antwaan Randle El and head coach Dan Campbell at points in practice. Quick observation on Campbell as quarterback: Short release. – Tim Twentyman
Pass rush 1: Aidan Hutchinson is tall (6-7) and lean (260), and his body type is built to be an outside pass rusher. He showed in pass-rush drills that he has the ability to get around the corner to get to the quarterback – which is why he was drafted second overall. – Mike O'Hara
View photos of Detroit Lions rookies signing their contracts and getting fitted for equipment.
Detroit Lions Equipment Manager Tim O'Neill and Detroit Lions Assistant Equipment Manager Joey Jaroshewich helping Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Equipment Manager Tim O'Neill and Detroit Lions Assistant Equipment Manager Joey Jaroshewich helping Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Equipment Manager Tim O'Neill helping Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Equipment Manager Tim O'Neill helping Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Equipment Manager Tim O'Neill and Detroit Lions Assistant Equipment Manager Joey Jaroshewich helping Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Equipment Manager Tim O'Neill helping Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Assistant Equipment Manager Joey Jaroshewich helping Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Assistant Equipment Manager Joey Jaroshewich, Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Assistant Equipment Manager Joey Jaroshewich helping Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez get fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston getting fitted for equipment at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas signing his contract at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on May 12, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Off the ball: James Houston played an off-the-ball linebacker role early in his college career at Florida, but moved to more of an on-the-ball edge rusher last year at Jackson State. The Lions are using him as an off-the-ball linebacker early on. He's expected to compete for one of the WILL or SAM spots in Detroit's defense. He's a pretty versatile player. He made a nice play disrupting the quarterback on a blitz in a team period and nearly came up with an interception in a 7-on-7 period. – Tim Twentyman
Pass rush 2: Josh Paschal has a solid base at 6-3 and 268 pounds. He's built to make quick, explosive moves in tight quarters to get to the quarterback – which is why the Lions jumped to take him in the second round when he was still on the board. – Mike O'Hara
Catching my eye: Central Michigan wide receiver/returner Kalil Pimpleton stood out to me among the rookie receivers. He's quick with terrific speed. He was nearly untouchable in a special teams tackling drill, and made a number of plays in 7-on-7s. It's a pretty deep receiver room for the Lions, but Pimpleton is someone I'll continue to watch closely as the rookies start practicing with the vets in OTAs. – Tim Twentyman
View photos from Day 1 of Detroit Lions rookie minicamp on Friday May 13, 2022 in Allen Park, Mich.
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Steve Hamp, Detroit Lions Principal Owner and Chair Sheila Hamp, Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas during Lions Rookie Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 13, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Big man: One guy who definitely stands out among the crowd is undrafted free agent offensive tackle Obinna Eze. He's 6-foot-6, 321 pounds, and is extremely long. He's got nearly 37-inch arms. His arms are so long, they hung down past the shorts he was wearing to practice Saturday. The Lions are loaded along the offensive line, but if Eze's game matches his physical stature, he'll have a shot at sticking around in some fashion. – Tim Twentyman
Personal attention: The Lions had only one quarterback – Connor Sampson (Western Illinois) – and one running back – Greg Bell (San Diego State) – among the 29 players taking part in rookie minicamp this weekend. Sampson and Bell are getting some great one-on-one coaching this weekend from Mark Brunell and Duce Staley when the team splits into individual periods at practice. – Tim Twentyman
