ALLEN PARK -- NFL jobs aren't won in June, but it doesn't hurt to have some positive momentum heading into the six-week break before training camp. The Detroit Lions wrapped up the team's three-day, mandatory minicamp on Thursday, with a number of players standing out. Here are five who caught our eye.

Wide receiver Ryan Broyles

Broyles' situation has been well-documented. A record-breaking receiver in college, he's suffered one devastating injury after another the past three years. This go-around he's battling back from a ruptured Achilles, but he has looked far more like the player the Lions drafted in the second round than a player fighting for a job.

Broyles ran crisp routes, showed outstanding hands and displayed no glaring effects for his most recent injury. If his rehab continues at this pace, he should enter training camp as the team's No. 3 receiver.

Cornerback Darius Slay

There are still going to be bumps in the road for the second-year defensive back, but he's playing with a high level of confidence at this stage of the year, getting his hands on multiple passes each day.

Not surprisingly, he still loses more battles than he wins when matched up against All-Pro Calvin Johnson, but those practice reps should further prepare Slay for his expanded role this upcoming season.

Running back Theo Riddick

Praise for Riddick has been coming from all corners, including offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, national analyst Daniel Jeremiah and teammate Reggie Bush. The second-year back out of Notre Dame capitalized on extra first-team reps this week by showcasing his receiving ability out the backfield.

Riddick has already worked his way into a key special teams role, but more snaps in the Lions' offense is looking more and more likely. It makes sense given the use of multiple running backs in New Orleans, where Lombardi is drawing inspiration for Detroit's offensive scheme.

Wide receiver Jeremy Ross

While there was early offseason talk of an open competition to return punts and kicks, the other options have essentially conceded it's Ross' job to lose. But the receiver could be looking at an expanded offensive workload after a productive minicamp.

Ross is dangerous in space and had plenty of opportunities to flash that skill working out of the slot this week. That included a healthy dose of reps with the first team while Golden Tate sat out with a sore shoulder.

Ross' hands aren't the softest, but when he does haul it in, his combination of quickness and size can make him tough to bring down.

Guard Rodney Austin

The gregarious giant has been all business this offseason, appearing to shed some of the immaturity that hindered him in the past. His work in the weight room caught the attention of quarterback Matthew Stafford, and the coaches obviously have liked what they've seen, giving Austin the majority of reps at left guard in place of injured starter Rob Sims.

It's highly unlikely Sims will lose his starting job this year, but he's in the final year of his contract. If Austin can continue to steadily develop, it shouldn't be surprising to see the team turn to the youngster in 2015.

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