In addition to the seven selected players in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have also reportedly added another 11 rookies to their roster from the undrafted free agent (UDFA) market.
This year’s UDFA class comes in twos. Amongst this class, Lions general manager Brad Holmes targeted a pair of running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, and defensive backs.
This doubled-up dart-throwing approach matches what we saw from Holmes last offseason, as the roster becomes more complete and needs become more specific. Despite the roster filling up with talent, this approach worked in 2024, as two UDFAs made the initial roster, four saw playing time during the regular season, and seven were retained on this year’s 90-man roster.