The NFL Draft is over which means the time for teams to sign undrafted free agents is underway.
So far, the Detroit Lions have added more than a half dozen undrafted free agents across the board.
According to Stanford, wide receiver Michael Rector has signed with the Lions. Rector caught 32 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns last season for the Cardinals.
Also, the team added wide receiver Noel Thomas, according to the University of Connecticut. Thomas had a big year for the Huskies last season, catching 100 passes for 1,179 yards and three touchdowns.
Auburn defensive lineman Maurice Swain has also joined the Lions, Auburn Football announced. Swain had 14 tackles in 13 games for the Tigers last season.
Brad Biggs from The Chicago Tribune is reporting the team added Indiana State tight end Robert Tonyan. He caught 56 passes for 699 yards and 10 touchdowns last season with FCS Indiana State.
Toledo offensive tackle Storm Norton announced on Twitter that he is coming to Detroit as well. Norton is 6-feet-8 and 311 pounds, and according to his NFL Draft profile, he "blocks with good arm extension and utilizes length as a recovery tool when beaten."
According to the Hawaii football, Hawaii offensive lineman Leo Koloamatangi signed a free agent deal with Detroit.
San Diego State defensive end Alex Barrett signed with the Lions, according to Rivals. He had 54 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 14 games last season for the Aztecs.
The team also signed Cincinnati running back Tion Green, he announced on Twitter. Green rushed for 743 yards and two touchdowns last season for the Bearcats.
North Carolina DB Des Lawrence signed with the team, according to NEPatroitsdraft.com. He had 37 tackles and one sack in 2016.
Southern Utah defensive back Josh Thornton signed with Detroit, according to Southern Utah.
As did UNLV DE Jeremiah Valoaga, according to the Houston Chronicle. Valoaga appeared in 10 gams last season, bringing in 24 tackles and four sacks.
Mississippi State defensive lineman Nick James is coming to Detroit, according to The Clarion-Ledger. As is Pitt wide receiver Dontez Ford, according to Jerry DiPaola.
