Detroit has one of the game’s top gunners in cornerback Khalil Dorsey, but they’ll be looking for a running mate for him on the other side with plenty of good options already on the roster. Lovett is a burner, and his 4.40 speed is his best asset.
He doesn’t have any experience as a returner, but we’ll see if Detroit looks to tap into that potential in OTAs and minicamp. We’ll also see if he can transition to playing some more outside receiver, having played more than 86 percent of his snaps in the slot at Georgia. Detroit values versatility at receiver.
It certainly won’t be easy for a player like Lovett to crack the roster, but that’s the fun part about training camp. There always seems to be a player or two who come out of nowhere and put themselves into tough conversations the front office and coaching staff have to have come late August.
The Lions have proven over the last four years they don’t care where a player is drafted or where they come from. If they can play, they play. Now it’s up to Lovett to attach himself to veterans, learn the playbook, make plays when given the chance on offense, and maybe most importantly, stand out on special teams.