Lions sign 6 of 8 picks ahead of rookie minicamp

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed six of their eight draft picks to four-year deals.

Offensive tackle Riley Reiff (first round) and cornerback Dwight Bentley (third round) hadn't signed contracts by Thursday. Both are expected to participate in the team's three-day rookie minicamp that starts Friday.

Detroit has signed wide receiver Ryan Broyles, defensive end Ronnell Lewis, linebacker Tahir Whitehead, cornerbacks Chris Greenwood and Jonte Green along with linebacker Travis Lewis.

The Lions also signed 17 undrafted rookies, including quarterback Kellen Moore and wide receiver Troy Burrell, a former Wayne State standout and Port Huron native.

Updated May 10, 2012