Following the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions got to work signing a slew of undrafted free agents to fill out their offseason roster, which can have a maximum of 90 players. Just to be clear, though, the team hasn't made their signings official yet.
Every year around the NFL, there are undrafted free agents who break through and make a 53-man roster, but the vast majority of them are cut, with the best-case scenario in that situation being to land on a practice squad.
With that in mind, we're taking a look at three Detroit Lions undrafted free agent signings who have the best chance to make the initial 53-man roster out of training camp.
Detroit Lions UDFAs
WR Isaiah Williams
The Lions clearly think highly of Williams, as evidenced by his receiving a significant UDFA deal with $225,000 guaranteed. Another thing Williams has going for him is the fact that Detroit has question marks in terms of depth.
.@IlliniFootball WR Isaiah Williams finishing up Pro Day.
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) March 8, 2024
Improved his 40-time to a 4.57, but it's the jumps and shuttles that highlight his explosiveness on film.
3C: 6.72
SS: 4.13
Vert: 38 (from Combine)
Broad: 10'8
All shuttles/jumps in 80+ %
Puts him around a 7 RAS WR 👀 pic.twitter.com/p374Eimw7P
The 5-foot-9, 182-pound Illinois product saved his best college season for last, tallying 1,055 yards and five touchdowns in 2023. His best fit is likely in the slot, but he also has experience working on the outside.
C Kingsley Eguakun
Like Williams, Eguakun signed a big UDFA deal ($245,000 guaranteed) and is playing a position where the Lions could use depth and a future starting option, seeing as how Frank Ragnow reportedly could retire following the 2024 campaign.
Another thing helping the Florida product is the fact that he should be able to play guard, also, which is yet another position Detroit needs depth at, and a potential starting option down the road.
K James Turner
He isn't Jake Bates, but Turner has a decent shot to make the roster, as Michael Badgley is his only competition. The veteran kicker has the edge, obviously, but he is by no means a lock for the job.
In his final collegiate season, the Michigan product nailed all but one of his extra points and 18-of-21 field goals (85.7%).
