The official start of the new league year and free agency is one week away, and that's when the retooling of Detroit's 2024 roster can officially begin for Lions general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.
Holmes said after the season his goal in free agency is to re-sign their own players first. He said that in doing so the Lions might not be big players in the unrestricted free-agent market, but there could be room under the cap for both.
The NFL increased the salary cap for the 2024 season by a record-setting $30 million, which gives general managers like Holmes some added flexibility.
"Yeah, it was a little surprising," Holmes said at the NFL Scouting Combine last week of the salary cap increase. "I didn't know it was going to go to where it went, but we've already made the necessary adjustments in our planning and budgeting.
"I give those guys a lot of credit, Mike Disner and Brandon Sosna, they do a great job, our football admin crew, but we've already been at work at making those adjustments. And it's good flexibility to have. There's some advantages there, but again, you still got to be smart."
With that being said, here is my list of 10 potential free agents that could interest the Lions:
1. Edge Jonathan Greenard, Houston
Greenard, 26, would be a perfect fit opposite Aidan Hutchinson along Detroit's defensive front. He tallied 12.5 sacks for the Texans last season and was sixth among all edge rushers with a 19 percent pass-rush win rate. He's also good against the run, which is a must playing in Detroit. He and Will Anderson Jr. were a terrific edge duo for the Texans last season.
View photos of the defensive backs at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
Missouri defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine participates in the vertical Jump during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mississippi defensive back Daijahn Anthony runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Utah defensive back Cole Bishop runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TCU defensive back Millard Bradford runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Southern California defensive back Calen Bullock runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Virginia State defensive back Willie Drew runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Florida State defensive back Renardo Green runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington defensive back Dominique Hampton runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
South Dakota defensive back Myles Harden runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State defensive back Daequan Hardy runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington State defensive back Jaden Hicks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive back DJ James runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Syracuse defensive back Isaiah Johnson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boston College defensive back Elijah Jones runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama defensive back Jaylen Key runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami defensive back Kamren Kinchens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami defensive back Kamren Kinchens runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State defensive back Kalen King runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Arkansas defensive back Dwight McGlothern runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rutgers defensive back Max Melton participates in the vertical Jump during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Rutgers defensive back Max Melton runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive back Quinyon Mitchell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive back Quinyon Mitchell runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
TCU defensive back Josh Newton runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin catches a ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oregon State defensive back Kitan Oladapo runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi defensive back Deantre Prince runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio State defensive back Josh Proctor catches a ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas A&M defensive back Demani Richardson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi State defensive back Decamerion Richardson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU defensive back Andre Sam runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas Tech defensive back Dadrion Taylor-Demerson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Utah defensive back Sione Vaki runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas defensive back Ryan Watts runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clemson defensive back Nate Wiggins runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami defensive back James Williams runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon defensive back Evan Williams catches a ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
2. CB Kendall Fuller, Washington
Fuller is a crafty eight-year veteran who had the 13th best coverage grade among all cornerbacks last season, per Pro Football Focus. He can play inside and outside and even has some experience at safety. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn loves that kind of versatility, and Fuller would add another experienced veteran to the mix in Detroit.
3. Edge Dorance Armstrong, Dallas
Armstrong was a rotational player along the Cowboys' defensive line, playing 42 percent of their snaps on defense this past year, but his production warrants a chance as a starter somewhere else. Armstrong had 7.5 sacks in 2023 and 8.5 in 2022 playing just 47 percent of the snaps on defense. At 6-foot-4, 255 pounds he'd be a nice fit opposite Hutchinson.
4. DT Denico Autry, Tennessee
Autry will be 34 in July, but there has been no slowing down for him heading into Year 11. He recorded 11.5 sacks playing under new Lions run game coordinator and defensive line coach Terrell Williams last season in Tennessee. Autry has 28.5 sacks over the last three seasons.
5. G Robert Hunt, Miami
Will the Lions be able to re-sign both Jonah Jackson and Graham Glasgow? That would probably be the preferred method, but if not they could look to sign another veteran. At 6-foot-6 and 335 pounds, Hunt got his NFL start at tackle, lining up on either side in his rookie season. He found a home for the past three seasons at right guard. The Lions would value his versatility upfront.
6. OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, Miami
Maybe this is just selfishly wanting to listen in on a best hair argument in the locker room between Van Ginkel and Alex Anzalone, but Van Ginkel (6-4, 242) is a versatile player any defense would like to have with his ability to play the edge and in space. He's also a core special teamer. He had 6.0 sacks this past season to go with 69 tackles, a pick six and 19 quarterback hits.
7. Edge rusher Mike Danna, Kansas City
Danna's reps increased every year in Kansas City, maxing out at 74 percent of the defensive snaps this past season. He was a key player on the Chiefs' front with 50 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 13 quarterback hits and 6.5 sacks this past season.
View photos of the offensive linemen at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Adams runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland offensive lineman Gottlieb Ayedze runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kansas State offensive lineman Cooper Beebe runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Utah offensive lineman Keaton Bills runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wisconsin offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami offensive lineman Javion Cohen runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TCU offensive lineman Andrew Coker runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
TCU offensive lineman Brandon Coleman runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wyoming offensive lineman Frank Crum runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Howard offensive lineman Anim Dankwah runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Florida offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun participates in the bench press at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Eastern Kentucky offensive lineman Josiah Ezirim participates in the bench press at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Notre Dame offensive lineman Blake Fisher runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky offensive lineman Jeremy Flax runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Missouri offensive lineman Javon Foster runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
West Virginia offensive lineman Zach Frazier runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon State offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Liberty offensive lineman X'Zauvea Gadlin runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
South Carolina offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland offensive lineman Delmar Glaze runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Central Florida offensive lineman Tylan Grable runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
South Dakota State offensive lineman Garret Greenfield runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Holy Cross offensive lineman CJ Hanson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Connecticut offensive lineman Christian Haynes runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan offensive lineman Ladarius Henderson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ohio State offensive lineman Matt Jones runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan offensive lineman Trente Jones runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas offensive lineman Christian Jones runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Michigan offensive lineman Trevor Keegan runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Southern California offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama offensive lineman JC Latham runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arkansas offensive lineman Brady Latham runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Utah offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami offensive lineman Matt Lee runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston Jr. runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arkansas offensive lineman Beaux Limmer runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Boston College offensive lineman Christian Mahogany runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
South Dakota State offensive lineman Mason McCormick runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina State offensive lineman Dylan McMahon runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims runs the 40-yard-dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Duke offensive lineman Jacob Monk runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan runs the 40-yard-dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Penn State offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad participates in the bench press at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan offensive lineman Drake Nugent runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Houston offensive lineman Patrick Paul runs the 40-yard-dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tulane offensive lineman Prince Pines runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oklahoma offensive lineman Andrew Raym runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas A&M offensive lineman Layden Robinson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Washington offensive lineman Roger Rosengarten runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oklahoma offensive lineman Walter Rouse runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Brigham Young offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
North Dakota State offensive lineman Jalen Sundell participates in the bench press at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Louisiana-Lafayette offensive lineman Nate Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU offensive lineman Charles Turner runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran-Granger runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State offensive lineman Caedan Wallace runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
8. CB Stephon Gilmore, Dallas
Gilmore is a crafty veteran who might be willing to take a one-year deal in Detroit to make a run at the Super Bowl and play alongside younger brother Steven. Teams completed just 56.8 percent of their passes thrown Gilmore's way last season in Dallas.
9. DE Danielle Hunter, Minnesota
I think his price range might ultimately be too much for Detroit knowing they have to take care of Hutchinson in a year or two. Hunter had 70-plus pressures and 16.5 sacks last season. The Lions could take one of the best defensive players from a division rival and make Hunter & Hutchinson one of the best edge duos in the NFL.
10. CB Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati
Awuzie was one of the best cornerbacks in football the first half of the 2022 season before tearing an ACL. Teams completed only 38 percent of their passes against him with a 53.4 rating the first eight games of that season before suffering the knee injury. He's a physical corner who is good against the run with 74 career starts under his belt.
