Brad Holmes closes out the NFL Draft by selecting Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West in the seventh round, betting on another overlooked prospect who impressed during his Lions visit and could fill the team's struggling 4i position.
The Lions shocked everyone by going all-in on pass rush in the draft, adding three new quarterback hunters while leaving run defense questions unanswered.
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Brad Holmes continues his proven UDFA magic with 14 roster spots to fill, already signing promising undrafted free agents including QB Luke Altmyer and guaranteed money deals for key prospects.
Brad Holmes says injured safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch are "trending in the right direction" but won't commit to their availability, leaving Lions fans wondering if the team's safety depth will hold up when it matters most.
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.
