Skyler Gill-Howard went from FedEx driver to Lions sixth-round pick with the highest Grit Index rating among defensive linemen, bringing the relentless motor Dan Campbell craves to Detroit's open DT depth chart battle.
Watch the emotional moments Detroit Lions draft picks Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, Jimmy Rolder and Keith Abney got their life-changing phone calls from Brad Holmes and the Lions front office.
Detroit Lions fans are overreacting to Brad Holmes' draft strategy when he's proven he knows exactly what he's doing in building a Super Bowl contender.
Draft grades are in for the Lions with Brad Holmes landing offensive tackle Blake Miller and edge rusher Derrick Moore to address key needs, earning solid B-range marks from analysts.
Brad Holmes strikes again with USC edge rusher Anthony Lucas, an undrafted free agent who was projected as high as the fifth round and brings elite tackle reliability to the Lions defense.
Forget the draft grades and hot takes, here's what Lions GM Brad Holmes actually said about every draft pick from Blake Miller to Tyre West and why each player fits the team's culture and system.
Brad Holmes continues building through the trenches with seven draft picks including Clemson RT Blake Miller and Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore as the Lions load up for another championship run.
Brad Holmes mostly nailed the Lions draft by landing starting right tackle Blake Miller and pass rusher Derrick Moore early, but a questionable wide receiver pick keeps it from being perfect.
The Lions made seven solid picks addressing their offensive and defensive lines, linebacker room, and secondary, with first-round tackle Blake Miller and fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney standing out as the top candidates for best value.
Detroit Lions wrap up their draft with Tennessee EDGE Tyre West at pick 222, a versatile pass rusher who could play both defensive end and tackle but struggles with tackling consistency.
