Undrafted Wonder: O'Neill's Lions Rise | Detroit Lions News

Rookie free agent Eric ONeill is heating up the Detroit Lions roster, earning buzz as a potential breakout star despite going undrafted. Coming from a winding college path at Rutgers after stints at James Madison and Long Island, ONeill’s special teams play has caught head coach Dan Campbell’s eye — and GM Brad Holmes admits they targeted him early. He dominated training camp and preseason, securing his spot, but will need to keep excelling on special teams to crack the crowded defensive line. His story? A blueprint for grit, hustle, and surprise — don’t sleep on this kid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b643cc86bc7a241