Lions training camp scrimmage notes: UDFA shines among strong LB performance

Key Points:

• The Detroit Lions conducted a scrimmage-like practice for the fourth consecutive day in pads, featuring first-team offense against second-team defense to give depth players valuable reps.
• Undrafted rookie linebacker Erick Hunter stood out with multiple impactful plays, including an interception and strong special teams performance, earning praise from special teams coordinator Dave Fipp.
• Key offensive highlights included Jared Goff connecting with Jameson Williams for significant gains, including an 18-yard touchdown against the first-team defense, and a two-point conversion pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown.
• Defensively, players like Aidan Hutchinson, Derrick Barnes, and Chuck Clark consistently pressured the quarterback, recorded sacks, and limited the opposing offense’s effectiveness throughout the scrimmage.
• Special teams and situational drills revealed both strengths and weaknesses, with successful field goals by Jake Bates and some struggles for the third-team offense when backed up near their own end zone.