The Detroit Lions' final selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, running back Jermar Jefferson, made the active roster as a rookie with high hopes of solidifying a spot at RB3 on the depth chart.
While inactive for roughly half his games his rookie season, he flashed when given the opportunity, scoring a touchdown in each of his first two NFL games. Unfortunately, he was injured on the play where he registered his second score and never quite looked healed over the remainder of the season. Jefferson entered the Lions 2022 training camp with high expectations, trying to lock down a reserve job, but he ran into several obstacles.