Watch: Detroit Lions Podcast rookie minicamp observations and reaction
Friday's rookie minicamp was the first opportunity to see the Detroit Lions draft class and undrafted free agents put on the Honolulu Blue and take part in a practice. I was there for the sun-soaked morning practice and the player press conferences afterward.
As a companion to the notebook published on Friday, I also recorded a video breakdown of what I saw and heard in Allen Park. Via the Detroit Lions Podcast, the video includes my thoughts on the draft class, some undrafted rookies who captured attention, and a couple of prominent veteran tryouts.
As always, the Detroit Lions Podcast is available in an audio-only format via your favorite podcast provider.
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