The Detroit Lions announced they have agreed to terms with seven undrafted free agents, and after releasing four players on Monday, the team’s roster sits at the maximum 90-players.
For a more detailed breakdown of all seven new Lions, be sure to check out our 2020 Lions UDFA tracker, and below is a shorter overview of the class with some fun details from the Lions.
Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
Hunter is a move tight end who will complement the Lions tight end room. He was Pro Football Focus’ No. 1 tight end prospect in this class, the Athletic’s Dane Brugler sixth-best, and has a legitimate shot at securing the TE 3 or 4 role on the Lions roster.
The @Lions have agreed to terms with @UW_Football TE @blackbeast88.
Bryant was a First-Team All-Pac-12 selection in 2019 and 1-of-3 finalists for the Mackey Award, given to the NCAA's top tight end. pic.twitter.com/i8NODaRaAu
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) April 28, 2020
Arryn Siposs, Punter, Auburn
An Australian punter who can do some amazing things with a football. After the release of Matt Wile, it appears, Siposs will compete with Jack Fox for punting duties this offseason.
The @Lions have agreed to terms with @AuburnFootball P @Sippa02.
Born in Australia, Siposs played Aussie Rules Football and had a stint with the @AFL's @stkildafc before joining the @AuburnTigers in 2018. pic.twitter.com/KbRJCHETUQ
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) April 28, 2020
Jalen Elliott, safety, Notre Dame
Elliot’s ball skills point to him potentially being a single-high safety in the Lions scheme, and if he can show more range, he will have a chance to challenge C.J. Moore for the fifth safety role.
The @Lions have agreed to terms with @NDFootball S @Jae_Uno_.
Elliott was a 2019 team captain and finished his career with 39-straight starts.
He and Lions DE @julian_okwara were both part of @NotreDame's 2016 recruiting class and team captains in 2019. pic.twitter.com/D53VHvG1pX
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) April 28, 2020
Jeremiah Dinson, slot DB, Auburn
Dinson is a slot corner/safety tweener whose coverage and tackling skills could earn him a spot on the backend of the roster. He will likely compete with Will Harris and Jayron Kearse in the slot.
The @Lions have agreed to terms with @AuburnFootball S @New_EraJD3.
A 2019 team captain, Dinson led the @AuburnTigers with 88 tackles in 2019. pic.twitter.com/kKzfOsRLgH
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) April 28, 2020
Bobby Price, JOKER, Norfolk State
From the highlights I was able to obtain and watch, Price has a very similar body type and play style to Tracy Walker and could be a developmental project at the JOKER safety position.
The @Lions have agreed to terms with @NSUSpartans S Bobby Price.
In addition to football, Price participated in the team's track & field program.
In 2019, he won the @MEACSports long jump title with a jump of 25 feet, 10.25 inches, qualifying him to the NCAAs. pic.twitter.com/hGMY8ueNcq
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) April 28, 2020
Luke Sellers, Fullback, South Dakota State
A pure fullback option who can contribute on special teams, he was rarely used on offense for more than blocking purposes. He will push Nick Bawden for a role on the roster.
The @Lions have agreed to terms with @GoJacksFB FB @LSELLERS36.
Sellers served as a team captain in 2019 and earned Second-Team All-Missouri Valley Conference. pic.twitter.com/c2Sgxjjezp
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) April 28, 2020
Steven Wirtel, Long snapper, Iowa State
Wirtel was the long snapper for the Matt Patricia North squad at the Senior Bowl and was almost universally regarded as the second-best long snapper in this draft class — the first, Blake Ferguson, was drafted in the sixth round by the Miami Dolphins.
The @Lions have agreed to terms with @CycloneFB LS @StevenWirtel.
Wirtel was a two-time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 selection.
His brother, John, was also a long snapper at Kansas and signed with the Chicago Bears following the 2019 @NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/2xXsBXIwGj
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) April 28, 2020