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Undrafted Rookie Getting Attention at Lions' Training Camp
0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Erick Hunter wasn't drafted, but he's already making sure the Detroit Lions know his name.
The rookie linebacker out of Morgan State has been one of the more interesting young players to watch at training camp, taking advantage of the opportunities coming his way. For an undrafted player, that's exactly how you earn more opportunities.
Hunter has the physical tools to make an impression. At 6-foot-2 and 224 pounds, he's got good length, while his agility gives him another trait to work with as he adjusts to the next level.
Then there's what happened last Friday. Hunter came up with a nice interception of quarterback Jared Goff in the end zone during practice, giving him another standout moment in a camp where he's continued to make the most of his chances. An interception of Goff will get your attention.
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Hunter's path to earning a larger role could be particularly interesting when the preseason arrives. His combination of size and agility makes him a player worth watching on special teams, where he could have plenty of chances to show what he can do.
That's where the rookie could really start piling up tackles.
For an undrafted player, those opportunities matter. Hunter doesn't have the benefit of a draft slot guaranteeing that coaches will keep watching him. He has to make each opportunity count, and so far, he's doing exactly that. The interception was another example.
It's still early, and one strong practice doesn't suddenly turn an undrafted rookie into a sure thing. But Hunter has already given the Lions something to think about, and his physical traits make it easy to understand why he's generating interest. Now the preseason will give him another stage.
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If Hunter can carry this momentum into the games, his special teams work could become a particularly important part of his case. He's got the length, he's got the agility, and he's already shown he can make a play when the ball comes his way. For now, Hunter is doing what he needs to do, and that's a good sign.
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