Tennessee tight end signing with Lions after NFL draft

The NFL draft concluded after seven rounds in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Former Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman was not drafted. He signed as an undrafted free agent with Detroit.

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound tight end played at Tennessee from 2024-25 after transferring from Alabama and Hutchinson Community College. Kitselman appeared in 24 games for the Vols, totaling 48 receptions for 554 yards and six touchdowns. His longest reception was 31 yards.

The former Vol also scored one rushing touchdown on three attempts. From 2022-23, Kitselman recorded two receptions for 18 yards in 19 games at Alabama. He totaled two receptions for 16 yards and one touchdown in three games at Hutchinson Community College in 2021.

Kitselman was granted an additional year of eligibility with a NCAA waiver in Dec. 2024. More: Former Tennessee quarterback receives minicamp invite from Titans Opportunity awaits in Detroit!