Lions Target UDFA Talent for Defensive Depth

0:00It's April 9th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The Detroit Lions are gearing up for the post-draft scramble, eyeing a bunch of undrafted free agents who could fill key spots on defense and beyond. Top of the list is Tyra West, that defensive tackle from Tennessee, who's already drawn top 30 visit buzz, and could slide right into their interior. Line with some edge, upside 2. Who's like the Lions might fight over him once the picks are done? We've also got Jimmy Rotor, the Lionbacker out of Michigan, and Sierra Wright, Nebraska's corner, who's got solid coverage skills in that multi-roll. Versatility, the Lions crave. Then there's Patrick Payton from LSU, a tall edge rusher with developmental potential if he bokes up a bit off the practice squad. These guys highlight how the Lions stay hungry for depth, especially on defense where raw talent can turn into starters. Fans are buzzing about West's attention and write sneaky late-round fit, knowing Detroit

1:01loves versatile pieces that adapt quick. Raw athletes like Ua Bernard, the Nigerian defensive tackle with freakus 6% body fat and a 10-feet 10-inch broadjump, screen project, player. Miles Kitzelman from Tennessee adds tight-end blocking punch, and Shadbank's Jr., from UTSA, rounds out the live versatile options. With the draft wrapping soon, expect the Lions to move fast on these priorities, building that roster edge one-signing at a time.