Detroit Lions' 2023 Undrafted Free-Agent Tracker
The Detroit Lions came into the 2023 NFL Draft with nine total selections and ended up making eight picks, after Brad Holmes completed his sixth and final trade of the weekend on Saturday. That final trade involved running back D'Andre Swift, a 2020 second-round pick, who was dealt to the reigning NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Throughout the draft, Holmes addressed a variety of needs on both sides of the ball. He added multiple offensive weapons, including running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta. And, he also added a pair of high-impact defenders that can contribute right away, in linebacker Jack Campbell and defensive back Brian Branch.
Meanwhile, Detroit's front office added a quality backup to its quarterbacks room, in the form of Hendon Hooker. Hooker, who is presently recovering from a torn ACL, will sit behind and learn from Jared Goff this upcoming season. Plus, he has the potential to develop into the team's future starter under center.
Now, Holmes & Co. have the opportunity to further add to their roster, via the undrafted free-agent market.
Let's take a look now at the undrafted individuals that the organization has picked up in free agency since the end of the 2023 draft.
Lions' 2023 UDFA list
- Baylor OT Connor Galvin
- Illinois LB Isaac Darkangelo
- Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez
- Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim
- UAB CB Starling Thomas V
- South Florida OL Brad Cecil
- UCF OT Ryan Swoboda
- Oregon WR Chase Cota
- Notre Dame S Brandon Joseph
- Akron DE Zach Morton
- Virginia WR Keytaon Thompson
- Notre Dame DT Chris Smith
- Saginaw Valley State LB Trevor Nowaske
Picks made by Lions in 2023 NFL Draft:
- Round 1, Pick 12 -- Alabama Crimson Tide RB Jahmyr Gibbs
- Round 1, Pick 18 -- Iowa Hawkeyes LB Jack Campbell
- Round 2, Pick 34 -- Iowa Hawkeyes TE Sam LaPorta
- Round 2, Pick 45 -- Alabama Crimson Tide DB Brian Branch
- Round 3, Pick 68 -- Tennessee Volunteers QB Hendon Hooker
- Round 3, Pick 96 -- Western Kentucky DL Brodric Martin
- Round 5, Pick 152 -- William & Mary OT Colby Sorsdal
- Round 7, Pick 219 -- North Carolina WR Antoine Green
