Detroit Lions' 2023 Undrafted Free-Agent Tracker

Here is a list of undrafted free agents that the Lions will sign following the NFL Draft.
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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:


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Vito Chirco
VITO CHIRCO

Vito has covered the NFL and the Detroit Lions for the past five years.  Has extensive reporting history of college athletics, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Mercy Athletics.  Chirco's work include NFL columns, analyzing potential Detroit Lions prospects coming out of college, NFL draft coverage and analysis of events occurring in the NFL.  Extensive broadcasting experience including hosting a Detroit Tigers podcast and co-hosting a Detroit Lions NFL podcast since 2019.