Abney II grew up as a roller blader in his youth, with the desire to go fast and his competitive fire leading the corner to National Championships in roller blading. While he has stopped lacing up the skates in favor of football cleats, there was value gained.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says his frustration over missing the playoffs last year fueled an intense draft process.

From loading trucks at FedEx to anchoring a Power Four defensive line, Skyler Gill-Howard’s path to the NFL is built on grit, sacrifice and relentless growth — and the Lions may have found a hidden gem in the trenches.

Detroit Lions 2026 undrafted free agent signings tracker.

The Detroit Lions are adding another quarterback to the fold. The team is signing former Illinois starter Luke Altmyer as an undrafted free agent, according to multiple reports.

The Detroit Lions will not hold rookie minicamp in 2026, opting for a new approach to player development under Brad Holmes.