The Detroit Lions have invited 19 rookies to participate in mini-camp this weekend, the team announced on Friday afternoon. The near-two dozen players will take part in a tryout in the hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
Here is the list :
Quarterback RJ Archer William & Mary
Cornerback Fabian Connor, Purdue
Cornerback Gary Gray Notre Dame
Defensive tackle Maurice Hampton Maryland
Offensive guard Michael Hoag Wake Forest
Wide receiver Armauni Johnson Idaho
Wide receiver Wallace Miles North Carolina A&T
Defensive end Brad Ohrman, Eastern Michigan
Defensive end Ayanga Okpowuruk, Duke
Linebacker Aaron Oliver, Arizona State
Offensive tackle Phillip Price, Clemson
Free safety Sam Proctor, Oklahoma
Defensive tackle Brandon Rankin, Washington State
Offensive tackle Greg Shaw, LSU
Defensive end Todd Storm, Michigan Tech
Offensive tackle A.J. Strum, Ohio
Running back Jacquis Terry, Kent State
Center Kris Cavitt, Louisiana Tech
Cornerback Troy Woolfolk, Michigan
Yesterday, the Lions announced the signing of 17 undrafted rookies, who will also participate this weekend.
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