The Detroit Lions feature a few players on the active roster and in rookie camp who played college football at Division II programs in Michigan.

Another UDFA who stood out was Vanderbilt cornerback Tyson Russell, who logged back-to-back pass breakups in the final sessions of 7-on-7s. On one, he showed strong closing speed, aggressively attacking the hands of a receiver on a comeback route.

Detroit’s newest defensive lineman is learning the playbook, navigating minicamp and soaking in some unexpected celebrity attention.