Carlos Monarrez

Detroit Free Press

Lions rookies report to training camp Sunday. So we decided to take a look at what you might expect this season from the 2016 class.

Three instant impacts

Taylor Decker, OT

The starting left tackle could be the key to making the entire offensive line instantly better.

A’Shawn Robinson, DT

If he doesn’t start, he’ll be an important part of the Lions’ heavy rotational philosophy.

Jimmy Landes, long snapper

Field goals and get great field position on punts starts with the snap.

Three on the roster bubble

Jake Rudock, QB

This all comes down to philosophical preference. Do the Lions want to groom a young quarterback or hold on to an experienced veteran?

Cole Wick, TE

The undrafted player was signed for his blocking ability, but his hands have been golden. He needs to beat out veteran Matthew Mulligan.

Antwione Williams, LB

Reputation for being really smart at Georgia Southern, but he’s a two-down player and will have to shine on special teams.

Three longshots

Anthony Zettel, DL

His calling card will have to be versatility because he’s not fast enough to be a rush end and he’s undersized at 6 feet 4, 271 pounds to be a tackle.

Dwayne Washington, RB

The Lions’ final draft pick this year has good hands but only had 226 career carries in college. He’ll have to beat out Stevan Ridley and Zach Zenner for a backup job.

Ben McCord, TE

Central Michigan and Warren Cousino product caught 39 passes for 619 yards last year — more production than Eric Ebron — but he was a late-May signing.

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