Ratledge is going to have the biggest impact among the rookies as he's set to play every offensive snap at right guard in his first NFL regular season contest. The Lions like his development and think he's a great fit in that room.
First-round pick Tyleik Williams is slated to get the start next to DJ Reader in the middle of Detroit's defensive line. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is expecting him to make an early impact.
"I'm expecting to see a violent, physical, big man striking and knocking people back," Sheppard said this week. "We know his playmaking ability, but I just keep reminding him, D-tackles don't necessarily make plays that show up on the stat sheet. And you have to remind him of that, because he was a dominant player at Ohio State and he's used to racking up stats on the stat sheet.
"Just understanding what we need from him, and that's to be who he is within our system and what we're asking him to do. But first and foremost, if you play on our defensive line, we expect you to knock people back violently, be able to sit down against double teams, hold in there thick and firm. And he's shown that all camp, I'm very excited for that player and to see him out there in Lambeau."
Third-round pick [Isaac TeSlaa](https://www.detroitlions.com/team/players-roster/isaac-teslaa/) had a great camp and is expected to play a role on both offense and special teams.
"He's a smart kid, he's tough, there are some good things that he can do that's going to help us this year," offensive coordinator John Morton said of TeSlaa.
Seventh-round pick Dominic Lovett could play a role on special teams today if he's active.