The Lions drafted Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law in the fifth round as a yards-after-catch specialist who could fill the Kalif Raymond role in what's shaping up to be a competitive receiver battle.
The Lions sat at No. 17 and did the most Dan Campbell…
The Detroit Lions sign former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer as an undrafted free agent, finally adding a third quarterback behind Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater.
The Lions turned their Tim Patrick trade into defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard with the 205th pick after the receiver managed just 15 catches in Jacksonville.
The Lions have room for 14 undrafted free agents after the draft with early reports linking Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman and USF cornerback De'Shawn Rucker to Detroit.
The Lions dive into undrafted free agent season after the draft, signing cornerback De'Shawn Rucker from South Florida and tight end Miles Kitselman from Tennessee as they hunt for roster gems.
The Detroit Lions draft injured Texas Tech defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard in the sixth round, continuing Brad Holmes' pattern of selecting players coming off injuries.
The Za'Darius Smith trade worked out perfectly for Detroit as he delivered crucial pass rush help when the defense needed it most, while Cleveland turned their return into absolutely nothing.
Brad Holmes addresses roster needs with seven draft picks including right tackle Blake Miller and edge rusher Derrick Moore, but can this Lions draft class actually deliver on the hype?
The Lions and Jets both hosted Tyre West for visits, with former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn now in New York potentially targeting the same talent Detroit wants.
