Lions Sign 16 UDFA's, Targeting Hidden Gems

0:00It's April 26th. From breaking news to Sunday match-ups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The Detroit Lions wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft and jumped straight into signing undrafted free agents to fill 16 open spots on. Their 90-man off-season roster. Their targeting players with solid college tape who could compete for real roles, starting with quarterback Luke Altmeier from Illinois, a three-year. Start-up with nearly 8,000 career yards. Here it is, they're also grabbing offensive lineman Melvin Priestly from Illinois, who logged over 1200 snaps at tackle and defensive back. Amar is brown out of UNOV, who snagged four picks and three-and-a-half sacks in 13 starts last year. Edge rusher Anthony Lucas from USC adds past Russ Juice with three sacks in 2025. Fans are buzzing about these hidden gyms, especially Altmeier, since Lions assistant Marcus Tuiasosipo coached him at the Senior Bowl. Guys like tight-in Miles Kitzelman from Tennessee bring blocking great after stints at Alabama,

1:04while defensive lineman Aiden Kiana Aina from Cow and Eric O'Neal from Rutgers offer proven tackle numbers that could shore up the front. Deeper cuts include corner back to Sean Rutger from USF with his first career pick last season and linebacker Eric Hunter from Morgan State, second. All time there with 298 tackles. More signings expected soon as they build depth. These moves show the Lions hunting bargains to spark cam battles, keeping that contender fire alive heading into summer.