NFL preseason gives a chance for UDFAs and players at the bottom of the roster to make an impression in the league before the final 53-man cut date. Established stars will take a backseat to many players that fans may not know much about. Though many of the players who will capture the attention of fans this month may not ever make an NFL roster, today we meet a roster gem who could play a huge role for the Detroit Lions in 2018.
The Lions picked up defensive end Alex Barrett as an undrafted free agent after the 2017 draft.