Undrafted Edge Rusher Shines | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Detroit Lions made some serious moves this offseason to beef up their defensive line. They brought in veteran DJ Oneum and then snagged Eric Moore in the second round of the draft. Those were big plays no doubt, aiming to get more pressure on the quarterback. But it looks like they might have stumbled upon some hidden talent too. They signed an undrafted rookie named Erich O'Neill after the draft wrapped up. He's out of Rutgers and is now one of five edge rushers on the team's main roster heading into the season. Now here's the kicker. Head coach Dan Campbell himself has been giving O'Neill some serious praise. He's been singling him out, which is pretty rare for an undrafted guy, especially before the season even kicks off. It shows they see something special in him. This kind of attention from the head coach can really boost the young player's confidence. And Neil is competing for snaps against guys who were drafted much higher. So getting that nod from Campbell is a huge vote of confidence and could.

1:04Mean he's got a real shot to make an impact early on. So while the big draft picks and free agent signings are getting the headlines, keep an eye on Erich O'Neill. Sometimes the guys you don't expect are the ones who end up surprising everyone and making a name for themselves in this league.