The Detroit Lions have had at least one undrafted rookie make their Week 1 roster for 12 straight seasons. Defensive tackle Demetrius Taylor could run that streak to 13.
The Lions informed Taylor he made their initial 53-man roster Tuesday.
Taylor still could be waived before the Lions' season-opener Sept. 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the undrafted rookie out of Appalachian State has a good chance of sticking after a strong preseason.
Taylor played 31 snaps in Sunday's preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and had a half-sack nullified by an enforced offensive holding penalty.