The Detroit Lions have more than enough weapons for their offense. With Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco, and Isaac TeSlaa, standing out from the rest of the pack, cracking the rotation might be a tall order.
However, even the best things can be improved, and there are multiple ways to get on the field if you're an NFL hopeful. Some show their value on special teams before craving a bigger role for themselves on either side of the gridiron.
Notably, that might be the case with Jackson Meeks, who has drawn positive reviews all through spring workouts and who's clearly caught Kerby Joseph's attention. That's why the veteran safety took to social media to give him his stamp of approval:
"Jackson Meeks remember the name," Joseph wrote on X, followed by several emojis.
Lions' Jackson Meeks gets Kerby Joseph's stamp of approval
Meeks barely took the field last season. As a rookie, he made two appearances for the Lions, but he didn't record a single stat. He played a grand total of 28 snaps, five on offense and the rest on special teams.
However, his versatility might come in handy for Drew Petzing's offense. He can play both wide receiver and tight end, and while he's not the biggest or sturdiest guy for that position, his YAC ability and shiftiness make him an intriguing option behind Sam LaPorta.
The Lions added Greg Dortch to get some more juice in the return game. He should be one of their primary special teams contributors, but Meeks can bring some more speed and size to the table if given an opportunity.
While Kerby Joseph won't have the final say on who makes the cut and who doesn't, the mere fact that he's caught one of the veterans' eyes speaks volumes about his talent, body of work and -- perhaps more importantly -- work ethic.
Of course, the Lions already have more than enough to get by on offense. Barring a shocking turn of events or an unfortunate string of injuries, backups won't get to play much, and Meeks has a tough road to take the field.
Even so, we've seen crazier things happen. It's not about whether you were taken in the first round or went undrafted, but about what you do with the opportunities you're given, and it looks like he might be in for a bigger role in 2026, even if the bar isn't that high.
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