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The Detroit Lions keep getting linked to one NFL player, but now, they're getting told snagging him may be a mistake.
The Detroit Lions like what they see in rookie Erick Hunter, enough to give the undrafted rookie linebacker a significant financial commitment.
The Lions went to work quickly after the NFL draft, signing players to fill roster holes on both sides of the ball and work toward their 90-man roster for training camp. While most will face an uphill battle to make the final roster, Hunter could have an advantage after securing an unusually large contract from the team.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that the Lions quickly signed the Morgan State linebacker after the draft ended on Sunday. HBCU scout Gerald J. Huggins added that the Lions already gave Hunter a big contract.
“Erick Hunter signed a 3-year, $3,125,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $25,000 signing bonus, $175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,041,667,” Huggins shared in a post on X.
NFL.com draft expert Lance Zierlein wrote that Hunter was a productive linebacker in college, though has some work ahead if he wants to succeed at the NFL level.
“Hunter’s productive 2025 season featured 102 tackles, including 14 for loss and four sacks,” Zierlein wrote. “He’s fast when he opens up and runs but can be a little leggy with his short-area movements. Hunter’s instincts and response quickness are a little below average and he’s not suited for third-down coverage duties at the next level. His athletic testing was outstanding and he can compete for a role on special teams, but he’ll need to show he can handle backup linebacker duties to have a chance of sticking on a roster.”
Nathan Dougherty is a sports reporter covering the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. Previously he wrote for the Rochester Business Journal and served as the assistant editor of athletic trade magazines Coaching Management, Athletic Management and Training & Conditioning. He is based out of Rochester, New York, and loves everything football. More about Nathan Dougherty
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