Joseph Fauria

An undrafted free agent out of UCLA, Fauria surprisingly finished second on the team behind Calvin Johnson in touchdown receptions last season. At 6-7, 255, Fauria proved a weapon in the red zone, garnering 14 red-zone targets (twice that of starter Brandon Pettigrew) and scoring six red-zone touchdowns. Fauria didn't do much otherwise, and likely won't again this year. Aside from Pettigrew, Fauria has to battle Eric Ebron, the 10th overall pick in this year's draft, for playing time. Ebron is expected to see the bulk of the tight-end work, but both tight ends likely will be used in the red zone, often in two-TE sets, according to new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. That will still likely leave Fauria short of last season's mark.

Lions' No. 3 tight end.