At least one of the players who participated in the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp on a tryout basis has earned a contract with the team. Per his agent, David Canter, the Lions have signed free agent safety Alijah Holder.
The third-year pro was one of five players working out with the Lions during rookie minicamp on tryouts. Holder played for the Denver Broncos in 2020, appearing in eight games while alternating between the active roster and practice squad. He’s played primarily on special teams in his two NFL seasons, both with the Broncos. The 6-2, 188-pounder played 43 reps on defense and 177 on special teams in 2020.
Holder entered the NFL after the 2019 draft as an undrafted free agent from Stanford. He was waived by the Broncos in February.
Congratulations to #TeamDEC client @alijahholder96 on signing with @Lions
— DEC Management (@davidcanter) May 16, 2021