The Detroit Lions have wrapped up their preseason. We've already built our final prediction for the Lions' 53-man roster, now it's time to make our final prediction for the 16-man practice squad. Here's who think makes it.
Jake Fromm: What a pleasant surprise Fromm was on Saturday. He came out in the fourth quarter, after Dan Campbell told media earlier in the week that he likely wouldn't play, and was dealing. He's not going to get the spot over Sudfeld like some hope he will, but he's defintley earn a crack at the practice squad
HB Jake Funk: He had a strong game Saturday night and almost had an even stronger game if he would have just caught a beautiful pass from Fromm late in the day.
WR Kaden Davis: While he fell off the wagon that could have had him be the team's starting WR3. that doesn't mean the Lions will just throw him in the trash heap. If he clears waivers, they should definitely bring him back. He did do some good stuff this summer.
WR Tom Kennedy: The Lions are required by law to have Tom Kennedy on their practice squad. He's just a steady reliable guy that can elevate and give you some catches. You keep a guy like that.
TE James Mitchell: I will never give up on this one. I'm telling you guys, I saw a baller at Virginia Tech and he's still in there somewhere. Maybe one more year and he'll come out of his shell.
C Kinglsey Eguakun: He's looked really good during camp and the preseason and there's a chance the Lions could have their future starting center here. Just imagine what he can be after a year of working with Fraley. Don't rule out the idea that he could make the final 53-man roster. It could happen.
T Jake Barton He's quietly looked pretty good in camp and in the preseason. He was actually the Lions highest graded offensive player Saturday per PFF. It's good to have some depth hanging around the practice squad.
G Duke Clemens: The Lions might have a guy that could be a good depth player at some point. He's been very impressive when he's gotten on the field this summer. Had a strong game against the Steelers.
G Jamarco Jones: Can totally see the Lions wanting to give this guy a little more time in their system to see what he can be.
Edge Mitchell Agude: Thought he put forth a really good camp and a strong preseason, but he has too many guys in front of him to make the roster at this time. Still, the Lions seem to like him.
DT Chris Smith: Dan Campbell recently threw some praise his way. He's one of those guys that just does whatever is asked of him and does it well enough to keep getting a spot. He'll be there this season.
Edge Mathieu Betts: The CFL to NFL transition is incredibly hard. Betts didn't do enough to make the Lions 53-man roster, but he did enough to make the practice squad and maybe he could be elevated at some point during the season. There's talent there, he just needs more time with the NFL game.
LB Ty Summers: Looked really good in that third preseason game, the Lions are just so stacked at linebacker right now. They have their guys and this is the hardest spot to make the roster. He's someone to hang onto.
CB Rashad Wildgoose: He just got here and part of the reason to keep him is his cool name, but the real part is that he showed some decent stuff on Saturday. The Lions need to hold onto some cornerbacks, but unfortunately they don't really have any standouts outside of the starters and maybe Wildgoose.
CB ?: The Lions should keep another cornerback on their practice squad, like I said, I just don't think that guy is currently on their roster.
S: C.J. Moore: Brandon Joseph and Loren Strickland have been a lot better than him during camp and in the preseason, but Moore is worth keeping around for his special teams prowess.
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