By Zicpraiz 
The Detroit Lions may have doubled down on cornerback in the 2024 NFL Draft, but there are still question marks within the defensive back group that need answering. Starter Carlton Davis and top reserve options Kindle Vildor and Khalil Dorsey are all about to hit free agency.
Here are three intriguing cornerback options in free agency:
- D.J. Reed: A vested veteran under contract for 2025, Reed fits the bill perfectly. He’s versatile enough to play nickel defender if needed but thrives as an outside cornerback against an opposing team’s No. 1 receiver. Reed is coming off a three-year deal with the Jets where he started alongside—and mentored—Sauce Gardner.
- Mike Hilton: A unique free agent prospect, Hilton brings versatility to a defense. The 5-foot-9 cornerback is primarily a slot defender and has thrived in that role for eight seasons now. What makes Hilton a valuable asset is that he can not only also play outside cornerback but has taken NFL reps at free safety as well.
- Eric Stokes: A former first-round pick, Stokes was once a promising starter for the Green Bay Packers but could not ever live up to his draft status due to injuries. The Packers declined his $12.4 million fifth-year option, leaving Stokes to become a free agent come the new league year. Stokes is 6-foot-1 and 194 pounds, but does not move like it at all.