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5 Detroit Lions rookies who impressed Dan Campbell during joint practices with Giants

The Detroit Lions 2023 rookie class is already starting to make a big impression on coach Dan Campbell. The Lions made six selections in the top-100, and outside of quarterback Hendon Hooker—who remains on the Non-Football Injury list—they’ve gotten plays out of all of them.

But on Wednesday, prior to the Lions’ second joint practice with the New York Giants, Campbell was asked specifically if there were any rookie who stood out in the first session with the Giants. Here’s who he mentioned:

Second-round pick Sam LaPorta

“LaPorta, I thought LaPorta showed up.