Detroit Lions: Post 2019 NFL Draft 53-man roster predictions
The Detroit Lions drafted nine rookies, signed 12, and invited 13 more to camp. This will lead to many battles for roster spots. Who will make the final 53?
The Detroit Lions have added a lot of competition so far this offseason for the roster. As of now, in addition to offseason acquisitions, the Lions have brought in 34 rookies to compete for a roster spot. In all likelihood, we will see probably no more than 10-11 stick to the roster, but it will be fun to see which rookies show they belong!
Of the current 34 rookies brought in, nine of them were drafted by the Lions. Of the remaining 25 rookies; 12 of them were given undrafted free agent contracts, and 13 were invited to camp to see if they could stick around on the roster.
With 78 players already on the roster (including the nine drafted rookies), and another 25 to soon be joining them, there will be some very heated camp battles to see who can stick to the end of the roster.
Whether the Lions are done signing or inviting rookies is unknown, and there are sure to be some late preseason roster cuts from other teams that will intrigue general manager Bob Quinn. But as of right now, the roster is set and the players are ready to compete for their spot on the team.
In case you needed some reminding, here’s a breakdown of the Lions’ 2019 draft class …
Round 1 (8): T.J. Hockenson, TE – Iowa
Round 2 (43): Jahlani Tavai, LB – Hawaii
Round 3 (81): Will Harris, S – Boston College
Round 4 (117): Austin Bryant, DE – Clemson
Round 5 (146): Amani Oruwariye, CB – PSU
Round 6 (184): Travis Fulgham, WR – ODU
Round 6 (186): Ty Johnson, RB – Maryland
Round 7 (224): Isaac Nauta, TE – UGA
Round 7 (229): P.J. Johnson, DT – Arizona
And here’s a list of their undrafted rookie free agents signings according to DetroitNews.com.
Tre Lamar, LB, Clemson
Ryan Pope, OT, San Diego State
Beau Benzschawel, G, Wisconsin
Ray Smith, DT, Boston College
Jonathan Duhart, WR, Old Dominion
Nate Becker, TE, Miami (Ohio)
Malik Carney, DE, North Carolina
Matt Nelson, DL, Iowa
Andre Wilson, WR, UAB
Micah St. Andrew, OL, Fresno State
Donald Parham, TE, Stetson
Josh Miller, CB, Ball State
Kevin Strong Jr., DL, UTSA
Now, let’s get into my roster predictions for the Pride in 2019 …