The Lions finally show they know how to work the trade market with smart asset management in the Montgomery deal that has fans questioning if this front office is actually competent.
The Lions drafted Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round despite limited starting experience, but his tape shows real potential to compete for the open WILL linebacker spot.
The Lions drafted linebacker Jimmy Rolder and suddenly Malcolm Rodriguez and Derrick Barnes are fighting for their roster lives in what could be a brutal training camp battle.
The Lions drafted Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round, bringing home a sure tackler who missed just four tackles all season but comes with injury concerns and limited starting experience.
The Lions are picking 17th for once and Brad Holmes is building through the trenches with Blake Miller at tackle, plus two Michigan defenders to bolster the roster.
Follow the Lions draft picks live as Brad Holmes builds through all three days, from Blake Miller at pick 17 to late-round gems that could put Detroit over the top.
The Detroit Lions enter Day 3 with six draft picks and pressure to find impact players in the later rounds to define their draft class.
Iowa walk-on tight end Hayden Large from Michigan overcame a career-threatening pelvic injury to become team captain and could be the perfect late-round steal for the Lions.
Draft experts are split on whether the Lions made a smart or stupid move grabbing Moore with the 44th overall pick on Day 2, but we won't know until he either helps Detroit win or becomes another Day 2 bust.
The Lions head into Day 3 with Brad Holmes looking to continue his draft success, targeting key positions like quarterback depth, offensive line help, and defensive playmakers in the later rounds.
