The Lions drafted some of the most athletic players at their positions in decades while claiming to ignore combine metrics, and somehow that contradiction feels perfectly on brand.
Brad Holmes could still add veteran linebacker depth or edge rusher talent to fill out the Lions roster with intriguing free agents like Germaine Pratt, Jahlani Tavai, A.J. Epenesa, and Patrick Payton still available.
Brad Holmes has constructed a projected depth chart featuring multiple new defensive starters and key position changes that could reshape the Lions franchise.
Brad Holmes builds the Lions' deepest roster yet with smart draft picks and free agency moves, creating a way-too-early 53-man projection that shows serious depth on defense and offensive line.
Way-too-early mock drafts have Detroit Lions taking everything from edge rushers to safeties, but history shows these predictions are about as reliable as a Matt Millen first-round pick.
Brad Holmes mostly avoided injury-prone draft picks this time, but Jimmy Rolder and Skyler Gill-Howard still carry some risk that could pay off big for the Lions.
Keith Abney II fell 100 picks to the Lions and could be Brad Holmes' next diamond in the rough, with a clear path to winning the starting slot cornerback job.
The Lions roster sits at 76 players with legitimate depth across all positions, marking a dramatic shift from decades of questionable roster construction under Brad Holmes.
The Lions roster post-draft features 76 players with rookie starters projected at key positions and championship-level depth that Detroit fans have never seen before.
The Lions drafted Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West in the seventh round to solve their 4i technique problems, with his loyalty, motor, and versatility making him a perfect fit for Dan Campbell's system.
