The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books.
After the Detroit Lions picked seven new players, they will immediate turn their attention to filling out their expanded roster with undrafted free agents.
General manager Brad Holmes mentioned at the NFL combine in February that the spate of injuries that ravaged the defense last season “made it more evident depth is a huge, critical piece.”
The Lions will try to enhance it with some of the players they bring aboard during this acquisition phase. In the process, they may unearth a few hidden gems. So stay tuned as we track their latest moves.
Detroit Lions UDFAs 2025: Track all the signings
Caden Prieskorn, TE, Ole Miss: The former Orchard Lake St. Mary star spent the last two seasons at Ole Miss, where he caught 57 passes for 850 yards and seven touchdowns. Received a $15,000 and a $60,000 base guarantee.
Mason Miller, OL, North Dakota State: Miller was named to the 2024 Associated Press Football Championship Subdivision All-America team. The right tackle started each of the last three seasons. Received a $10,000 signing bonus and a $20,000 base guarantee.
Ian Kennelly, DB, Grand Valley State: Kennelly made eight interceptions and recorded 19 pass deflections in 49 career games. In 2024, he was selected first-team All-GLIAC. GVSU announced his signing.
Anthony Tyus III, RB, Ohio: After transferring from Northwestern, Tyus gained 1,215 yards and scored nine touchdowns for the Bobcats in 2024. Signing per Aaron Wilson.
Leif Fautanu, C, Arizona State: Played 3,329 snaps in his career and in his final season posted the best pass-blocking grade among all Football Bowl Subdivision centers, according to Pro Football Focus. Arizona State announced his signing.
Jackson Meeks, WR, Syracuse: Meeks played three years at Georgia before transferring to Syracuse for his final season. With the Orange, he caught 78 passes for 1021 yards and scored seven touchdowns from scrimmage. Signing was announced by his agency.
Keith Cooper Jr., DL, Houston: After three years at Tulane, Cooper spent his final college season at Houston, where he was named Second Team All-Big 12 Conference by the league’s coaches. He finished with 3 ½ sacks and 9 tackles for loss. Signing per Aaron Wilson
Jakobie Keeney-James, WR, UMass: The former FCS player led the Minutemen last season with 50 catches and 839 receiving yards and six touchdown receptions. Signing per the school.
This section will be updated.