The Lions signed undrafted free agent Keith Cooper on Tuesday, the team announced.
The University of Houston edge rusher participated in the Lions’ rookie minicamp as a tryout player.
Cooper spent three seasons at Tulane before transferring to UH, where he had 46 tackles, nine tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks last season.
In his 51-game collegiate career, Cooper totaled 119 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, eight passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
The Lions waived offensive lineman Leif Fautanu in a corresponding move. The Arizona State center, who played 54 college games, signed with the team after going undrafted.
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