The Lions turned Kevin Zeitler's departure to Tennessee into draft capital, trading up to select wide receiver Kendrick Law while letting rookie Tate Ratledge take over at right guard.
The Detroit Lions drafted Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round, and his elite tackling ability and natural instincts could finally break the team's Michigan linebacker curse.
The Lions drafted Kendrick Law from Kentucky as a potential punt returner to replace Kalif Raymond, betting on instincts over experience at the special teams position.
The Lions traded up in the fifth round to snag Kentucky speedster Kendrick Law, a special teams ace with elite 4.45 speed who could actually stick on the roster.
The Lions' front office strikes again with late-round pick Keith Abney II, bringing raw talent that fits perfectly into Dan Campbell's system and continues Detroit's track record of finding diamonds in the rough.
The Lions are making smart draft moves for once, grabbing Blake Miller at right tackle and adding Michigan defenders who actually make sense for what Dan Campbell is building.
The Lions traded up to draft Kentucky receiver Kendrick Law, a gadget player with 4.45 speed who could fill the Kalif Raymond role but lacks punt return experience and route-running polish.
The Detroit Lions found a potential steal in fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney II, who graded out as a second or third-round talent with elite tackling skills and strong coverage ability.
The Lions selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney with the 157th pick, continuing their defensive focus while adding a high-character player who tallied 21 passes defended and five interceptions over his last two starter seasons.
The Lions grabbed projected second-round cornerback Keith Abney II in the fifth round despite already having 15 players in their secondary, potentially landing the biggest steal of the draft.
