Detroit Lions Add Three Players from Rookie Minicamp Tryouts
The Detroit Lions have brought their roster up to the offseason maximum of 90 players after signing three players who participated in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. On Monday, the team officially added tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor, and defensive lineman Raequan Williams to the roster. To make room for the new additions, the team waived undrafted rookie tight end Caden Prieskorn.
Luke Deal, entering the NFL as a 2025 rookie, spent six seasons at Auburn University, appearing in a school-record 64 games. He served as team captain in 2023 and 2024 and was primarily utilized as a blocking tight end. Measuring 6’5″ and 259 pounds, Deal is now the biggest tight end on the Lions’ roster. He finished his college career with an impressive 79.5 pass-blocking grade last season, ranking seventh nationally.
Malik Taylor, a Ferris State alum, has NFL experience dating back to 2019. After going undrafted, he had stints with the Buccaneers, Packers, and Jets. Over his career, he has played in 28 games, recording nine catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. His most active season came in 2020 with Green Bay. Taylor brings size (6’3″, 220 lbs) and speed (4.46-second 40-yard dash) to the Lions as a potential depth piece at the X receiver position.
Raequan Williams, another NFL veteran, played college football at Michigan State before going undrafted in 2020. He has since spent time with the Eagles, Jaguars, and Panthers, appearing in seven games. Standing at 6’4″ and weighing 305 pounds, Williams brings experience and depth to Detroit’s defensive tackle rotation.
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