What did we learn at Detroit Lions minicamp? Our writers share their thoughts. Dave Birkett, Carlos Monarrez and Gregory Levinsky, Detroit Free Press
Rookie moment.
Early in practice Thursday, the Detroit Lions are working on red-zone situations in what’s essentially a five-on-five drill. It’s running backs and tight ends mostly on offense against linebackers and safeties on defense.
A couple plays into the period, first-round pick T.J. Hockenson gets loose for what should be an easy touchdown.
Hockenson, the eighth pick of the draft, is wide open in the back corner of the end zone with no defender in the picture.