The Lions traded up to snag Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore at pick 44, giving Detroit the perfect pass rush partner for Aidan Hutchinson with elite college production and prototype NFL size.
Brad Holmes strikes again on Day 3 of the draft, and Keith Abney II looks like the Lions cornerback steal that could become the next Amon-Ra St. Brown success story.
Detroit Lions fans nitpick Brad Holmes' latest draft class and struggle to find real problems beyond a costly trade-up and some projection picks.
Brad Holmes ditched the flashy picks for pure toughness in the trenches, getting back to the physical identity that made the Lions dangerous in the first place.
NFL.com names Lions fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney II a potential breakout sleeper, citing his physicality, ball skills, and chip-on-shoulder mentality that could make him Brad Holmes' latest late-round gem.
The Lions traded up to pick 168 for Kendrick Law to jump Pittsburgh and get a versatile weapon who can return kicks, play gunner, and create mismatches as Greg Dortch's eventual replacement.
Jared Goff and the Lions offensive line are the biggest winners from Detroit's draft while some depth players face roster battles in Brad Holmes' latest haul.
Lions fans can expect most of Brad Holmes' six draft picks to sign their rookie deals quickly, but second-round pick Derrick Moore could face a July holdout similar to last year's drama with Tate Ratledge.
Lions second-round pick Derrick Moore's contract signing could drag into July as NFL teams and agents play the fully guaranteed money game that delayed Tate Ratledge last season.
An NFC executive called Blake Miller "the best tackle in the draft," validating Brad Holmes' first-round pick at 17 while other teams overthought their selections.
