Holmes Redeems Himself: Lions Draft Class Has Fans Believing Again

Brad Holmes bounces back with a focused draft that addresses the Lions' needs, landing an offensive tackle, edge rusher, and surprise steal at cornerback.

Brad Holmes bounces back with a focused draft that addresses the Lions' needs, landing an offensive tackle, edge rusher, and surprise steal at cornerback.

The Lions have 14 roster spots available for undrafted free agents as Brad Holmes begins the hunt for hidden gems after draft weekend.

The Lions and Jets both hosted Tyre West for visits, potentially blocking former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's recruiting plans in an awkward free agency standoff.

The Detroit Lions wrapped up draft weekend with seven new faces including right tackle Blake Miller and edge rusher Derrick Moore, addressing real roster needs without reaching for picks.

Lions draft seven players with six on defense including Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore and potential steal cornerback Keith Abney, signaling Brad Holmes is serious about fixing the defense that got picked apart in the playoffs.

The Detroit Lions capped their draft by selecting Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West, making him their third D-line pick alongside earlier selections that addressed most team needs.

The Lions grabbed Tennessee edge rusher Tyre West with the 22nd pick, adding versatile depth who can rush the passer or slide inside to defensive tackle when needed.

Brad Holmes trades up in the fifth round for Kentucky WR Kendrick Law in a head-scratching pick that feels like a luxury move when the Lions have bigger roster needs to address.

The Lions drafted Texas Tech's Skyler Gill-Howard in the sixth round, adding an athletic defensive tackle who had a 55-yard pick six but brings concerns about size and stepping up from lesser competition.

The Detroit Lions drafted Texas Tech defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard with the 205th pick, adding the draft's highest-rated interior defender on the Grit Index to their loaded defensive front.