Detroit also signs 12 undrafted rookie free agents

Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed the following 2022 NFL Draft picks:

DL Aidan Hutchinson – Michigan
WR Jameson Williams – Alabama
S Kerby Joseph – Illinois
TE James Mitchell – Virginia Tech
LB Malcolm Rodriguez – Oklahoma State
LB James Houston – Jackson State
CB Chase Lucas – Arizona State

In addition, the Lions have signed the following undrafted rookie free agents: 

RB Greg Bell – San Diego State
CB Cedric Boswell – Miami (Ohio)
TE Derrick Deese Jr. – San Jose State
T Obinna Eze – TCU
TE Nolan Givan – Southeastern Louisiana
G Kevin Jarvis – Michigan State
WR Josh Johnson – Tulsa
G Zein Obeid – Ferris State
WR Kalil Pimpleton – Central Michigan
WR Corey Sutton – Appalachian State
DL Demetrius Taylor – Appalachian State
CB Jermaine Waller – Virginia Tech

The Lions will open at home on September 11, 2022 against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.