It has been about a week since the 2024 NFL Draft and the dust has settled for the Detroit Lions after a busy three-day even. General manager Brad Holmes came away with six draft picks after a flurry of trades, and the team has reportedly signed a slew of undrafted free agents.
Is it way too early to be projecting the Lions' 53-man roster? Of course it is, considering we haven't even hit mandatory minicamp yet. However, that isn't going to stop us from trying.
Here's a look at our very first 53-man roster projection after the 2024 NFL Draft. Players in bold are draft picks and the players in italics are reported undrafted free-agent signings.
Lions 53-man roster projection
Quarterback (2): Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker
Running back (4): Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Craig Reynolds, Sione Vaki
Wide receiver (6): Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Tre'Quan Smith, Isaiah Williams
Tight end (4): Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, James Mitchell, Shane Zylstra
Offensive line (9): LT Taylor Decker, LG Kevin Zeitler, C Frank Ragnow, RG Graham Glasgow, RT Penei Sewell, OT Dan Skipper, G Kayode Awosika, OL Giovanni Manu, G Christian Mahogany
Defensive line (5): D.J. Reader, Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike, Brodric Martin, Mekhi Wingo
Defensive end (5): Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, John Cominsky, Josh Paschal, Isaac Ukwu
Linebacker (5): Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Malcolm Rodriguez
Cornerback (6): Carlton Davis, Terrion Arnold, Amik Robertson, Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Emmanuel Moseley, Kindle Vildor
Safety (4): Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Brandon Joseph
Specialists (3): K Michael Badgley, P Jack Fox, LS Scott Daly
