After making their way through the offseason program with both organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, we have at least a bit more clarity on how the ' most notable position battles are going heading into training camp.Of course, when it comes to figuring out position battles, you should never write a player's name in pen based Mike Gartner Jersey on offseason workouts, as any coach will tell you that the real evaluations take place when the pads come on in training camp.Adding to that, getting a look at said players in live-game action during the preseason is also an important step because teams simply can't recreate the pre sure-packed situations of a game in practice.All that said, spring practices do at least give us somewhat of an idea of how things are going heading into training camp. Here's our best evaluation on some of the Lions' position battles based on what we read throughout the offseason.QB2It was an up-and-down spring for , who showed some flashes but still looked like a rookie, which is to be expected after a lost first season. That said, he is not running away with the backup quarterback job by any means and will have to show out in training camp if he wants to beat out .It's po sible the Lions will carry three quarterbacks, but that will likely depend upon Hooker winning the competition and earning the trust of the coaching staff, something he probably didn't do during offseason workouts.RB3Entering the offseason Brooks Orpik Jersey , it was a sumed that would be the No. 3 running back going into 2024, but he is being challenged for that role by rookie , who shined as a pa s-catcher. The Utah product is also capable of contributing on special teams, including as a returner.He'll have to solidify his spot in training camp, but Vaki has put himself in as good a position as one could hope Dmitry Orlov Jersey for to be the first running back off the bench behind and .On top of Reynolds and Vaki, is also one of the top candidates for one of the backup spots at the position. Reynolds and Knight were fairly quiet this offseason, but Knight more so.WR3With the departure of , there's a significant role in the offense to be had. Granted, is expected to do more, but the Lions still need a third receiver to step up.So far, has answered the bell with a strong spring and is running away with the job ahead of training camp. His stiffest form of competition figures to be , who was quiet this offseason.LB2We already know that is the top starting linebacker on the Lions in 2024, but who gets the majority of snaps next to him in two-linebacker sets hasn't been determined.However, second-year linebacker is already making a strong case it should be him instead of after some standout play in the spring. He was also getting most of Lucas Johansen Jersey the first-team reps in practice when Detroit was utilizing two-linebacker sets, so Campbell appears to be the favorite going into camp.CB2When the Lions traded up to draft , he was immediately expected to grab the starting boundary role opposite . Well, he's on track to do just that after more than holding his own throughout the offseason program.Arnold notched a pair of picks, and by all accounts, nothing looked too big for the rookie. He was also getting first-team reps opposite Davis, so it's pretty clear what the Lions' plans are with the No. 24 overall pick. is another player to keep an eye on, but based on how he lined up in the spring, the plan might be to play him into the slot if is indeed moved to safety.CB3 (slot)Robertson and figure to be the top-two options to play inside if Detroit moves Branch to safety. Robertson was getting the majority of reps there this spring, but Rakestraw saw some work there, also, Braden Holtby Jersey albeit . Robertson is the clear favorite ahead of next month.KickerThe final position we can at least somewhat gauge is kicker, where UDFA appeared to than veteran . Now, the Lions have made the competition even more interesting of UFL star and Michigan Panthers kicker, .Bates has the big leg the Lions are looking for, but can he make kicks consistently enough to outshine the other two? That remains to be seen, and as of right now, I'd consider Turner as the favorite going into camp over his two competitors.