Detroit Lions rookie minicamp 2024: Draft picks in attendance, UDFA signings, schedule and more

The Detroit Lions broke their long playoff drought in a special way in 2023, and their franchise showcased the importance of exercising patience in a rebuild. The Lions now enter 2024 with loftier expectations and the belief that they could be the NFC's representative in Super Bowl 2025.

We examine the Detroit Lions' minicamp roster, schedule and more ahead of the upcoming season.

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When is the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp?

The Detroit Lions minicamp will take place from May 10 to 12, 2024. It's an important couple of days, as it will be the first look at the Lions' 2024 NFL Draft class and undrafted free-agent pickups in action.

Here's a look at the rest of the schedule:

OTA Offseason Workouts: May 21-23, May 29-31, June 10-12, 2024
Mandatory Minicamp: June 4-6, 2024

Which prospects will be in attendance at the Lions rookie minicamp 2024?

These are the prospects that'll be in attendance at this year's minicamp in Detroit:

Veterans

DL Chris Smith
DL Mathieu Betts
LB Mitchell Agude
OL Connor Galvin
OL Michael Niese
S Brandon Joseph

Draft picks

CB Ennis Rakestraw
CB Terrion Arnold
DL Mekhi Wingo
OL Christian Mahogany
OL Giovanni Manu
RB Sione Vaki

Undrafted free agents

C Bryan Hudson
C Kingsley Eguakun
CB Morice Norris
K James Turner
LB DaRon Gilbert
LB Steele Chambers
LS Hogan Hatten
OL Duke Clemens
OLB Isaac Ukwu
OLB Nate Lynn
S Chelen Garnes
S Loren Strickland
TE Isaac Rex
WR Isaiah Williams
WR Jalon Calhoun

Tryout players

CB Harrison Hand
CB J.J. Ross
CB Kyler McMichael
DL DJ Smith
DL Josh Landry
LB Tyren Dupree
OLB Darryl Johnson
QB Cade Peterson
QB Theo Day
RB Michael Herzog
S Ayo Oyelola
TE Parker Hesse
WR Devin Maddox
WR Drew Dixon
WR Kaden Davis

Lions UDFA signings 2024

These are the franchise's undrafted free-agent signings for 2024:

C Byron Hudson Louisville
CB Morice Norris Fresno State
DE Isaac Ukwu Ole Miss
EDGE Nate Lynn William & Mary
K James Turner Michigan
LB DaRon Gilbert Northern Illinois
LB Steele Chambers Ohio State
LS Hogan Hatten Idaho
OL Duke Clemens UCLA
S Chelen Garnes Wake Forest
S Loren Strickland Ball State
TE Isaac Rex BYU
WR Isaiah Williams Illinois
WR Jason Calhoun Duke

Lions Draft Picks 2024

Here's a look at the Detroit Lions Draft picks in the recently concluded NFL Draft:

Round 1, Pick 24 overall: Terrion Arnold, defensive back, Alabama
Round 2, Pick 61 overall: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., defensive back, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 126 overall: Giovanni Manu, offensive tackle, University of British Columbia
Round 4, Pick 132 overall: Sione Vaki, running back, Utah
Round 6, Pick 189 overall: Mekhi Wingo, defensive tackle, LSU
Round 6, Pick 210 overall: Christian Mahogany, guard, Boston College

About the author

Nick Uzochukwu Igbokwe is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda. He loves the thrill and excitement that comes with the complex plays on the Gridiron. American football is an acquired taste, and he has been hooked on the game since discovering it in 2017 during his University days.

Furthermore, Nick has interviewed agents, medical personnel, and close family members of NFL stars, who have reached out to him after reading his stories.

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Edited by Bhargav