Category Detroit Lions Draft News

With only an 8% chance of drafting an elite running back, the Lions need to pay Jahmyr Gibbs instead of gambling on a replacement that probably won't exist.

The Lions' edge rusher room has real depth, but Derrick Moore will start as a rotational pass rusher while D.J. Wonnum handles early-down work opposite Aidan Hutchinson.

Brad Holmes rebuilt the Lions offensive line with elite athleticism to create space instead of forming a wall, shifting from power to speed in a complete philosophical overhaul.

The Lions are done developing project players and demanding immediate production from their roster, signaling a win-now mentality that could end the careers of several developmental prospects still fighting for their spots.

The Lions cornerback depth chart has real holes after losing Terrion Arnold, with Rock Ya-Sin as the frontrunner opposite D.J. Reed but concerns about whether he can handle a full season as a starter.

The Lions' offensive line is getting a major shuffle with Penei Sewell moving to left tackle and a veteran possibly stealing the starting left guard job from Christian Mahogany.

Three projected Week 1 starters for the Lions may lose their jobs to rookies as the season progresses, with D.J. Wonnum, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Roger McCreary all facing competition from younger talent.

The Lions' receiver room has four locks led by Amon-Ra St. Brown, but after that it's a battle for roster spots between bubble guys and long shots fighting to prove they belong.

Bleacher Report's all-time draft bust list included four Lions but somehow left off Heisman winner Andre Ware, who started just six games in four seasons after being taken seventh overall.

A brutal re-draft of the Lions' class shows what could have been with Cooper DeJean, Cooper Beebe, and other hits they passed on.