Five UDFA Who Could Make Lions 53-Man Roster

The Detroit Lions have a history of finding undrafted free agents who earn spots on their active roster.

Under Dan Campbell, the Lions have created a culture built around competitiveness and giving opportunities to the best option. As a result, the Lions have had at least one undrafted free agent make the roster in each of Campbell's four seasons as head coach.

With rookie minicamp one week away, the Lions are close to their first look at the crop of undrafted players that they have brought in. According to reports, the Lions have agreed to deals with 11 new undrafted players who will be coming to Allen Park with hopes of making the team.

Here are five undrafted free agents who could make the Lions' final 53-man roster out of training camp.

OL Mason Miller

Miller was an FCS All-American at tackle last season, working along with 2025 first-round draft pick Grey Zabel to help fuel North Dakota State to a national championship. He doesn't have the athleticism that made teams intrigued by his teammates, but his 6-foot-7 frame is appealing and he has the ideal arm length to stick at the tackle position.

The Lions drafted two offensive linemen this year and have committed plenty of resources to the group as a whole. This will make earning a spot on the roster difficult, but if the Lions can maximize Miller's physical gifts, then there is certainly a path for him to claim a depth spot.

Detroit is thin on tackle depth, with Dan Skipper being the lone established option behind the starting tandem of Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker. If Miller has a strong training camp, he fits a depth need and could give the Lions a young option for their swing tackle spot.

WR Jackson Meeks

Meeks finished his career at Syracuse, but he began at Georgia where the Lions took three of his former teammates in this year's draft. The move was a beneficial one, as he surpassed 1,000 receiving yards playing for the Orange.

His arrival carries intrigue, as he's the nephew of former Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith. He has the necessary physicality at 6-foot-2, and had 21 contested catches last season. Detroit drafted two wide receivers, but Meeks brings a unique skill set that could allow him to stand out.

The Syracuse product ran a 4.64 40-yard dash, so he won't be a burner out wide. However, his ability to bring in contested catches could set him apart from other young options and make him a candidate to stick at the back-end of the roster as a depth option. Detroit is clearly intrigued by his ability, as the team reportedly offered him $200,000 guaranteed to sign.