The Detroit Lions continued to build out their roster following the 2026 NFL Draft, adding another intriguing piece to the secondary.

Detroit signed former UNLV cornerback Aamaris Brown as an undrafted free agent, a move that could quietly pay off if his college production translates.

Brown’s path to Detroit wasn’t a straight line, but it was productive.

Over six college seasons across Kansas State, South Florida, and UNLV, he built a reputation as a defensive back who knows how to find the football.

That kind of playmaking ability is hard to ignore, especially for a team looking to add depth and competition in the secondary.

Looking at his career numbers, Brown consistently found ways to impact games:

At UNLV in 2025, he took things to another level, adding pass rush production and showing versatility in how he could be used defensively.

At around 5-foot-9, 197 pounds, he does not have prototypical size for an NFL corner. His testing numbers are solid, not elite.

But what he lacks in measurables, he makes up for with instincts and timing.

This is exactly the type of move the Lions have made successfully in the past.

Detroit has a strong history of finding contributors among undrafted free agents, and Brown fits that mold:

He will enter camp competing for a depth role, likely on special teams and in sub-packages.

If his ability to create turnovers carries over to the next level, the Lions may have found another hidden gem in their post-draft haul.