BREAKING DOWN the Detroit Lions SIX Draft Picks

This is the first year in the Holmes/Campbell draft era that they don't need to throw rookies into the starting lineup. These guys will have to earn playing time.

Other franchises draft and sign players, the Lions are continually building a team.

Brad Holmes said the same thing last year when he took Laporta, and a lot of us questioned that comment with TE's like Kinkaid and Meyers in the draft. He gets the benefit of the doubt for at least this year. I have no reason to think Rakestraw won't be really good, even if he had him rated higher than Mitchell and Dejean.

Fellas, you absolutely hammered this out of the park, especially setting the table with the audio clips and the very real talk about how Holmes and Co operate differently from almost every other team in scouting and grading. It doesn't even mean it's the "best" way, but Holmes is flat-out savant at talent evaluation and acquisition. There is definitely plenty of luck involved in the draft (EGs: Bengals going Chase over Penei, Jaguars taking Walker over Hutch and now having their two favorite CBs at a spot of need as their first two picks because 6 QBs, 7 WRs and a TE went in the first)... But Brad Holmes is 100% playing 4D NFL Draft. We are SO lucky to watch this thing build from the studs and start to play out. Not even close to this team's peak, either.

Brad Holmes got 2 of his favorite CBs. It landed that way. Perfect

Just like our owner said, "All roads lead through Detroit"!!

Really great recap guys! Awesome audio cuts that solidify the selections. This is a great time to be a Lion fan. BH and DC have established a draft strategy that mirrors the goals and aspirations of the organization. It’s really exciting to see. Loved the double dip to solidify your CB room. Also love that they are comfortable taking a project in Rd 4 that has HUGE upside.

Yall just got me hyped up im ready for the season Lets Goooooooo!!!!!!

Here's a way to think about the secret to Brad and Dan winning so hard: They want to find guys who can handle the fact that each and every one of them is in a battle for his job every single day. No one has anything handed to them. And we know that this team is not shy about telling anyone on this team that nothing is given, everything is earned. The Lions shoot straight with every player and treat them all equally - all the way down to the janitors and cafeteria staff (the opposite of the bullshit "Patriots Way" that was here previously). Brad and Dan want dudes who get along with others and work well in a team setting - but have that killer instinct on the field and will stop at nothing to win. Popovich and R.C. Buford Spurs, in other words. They want guys who will pound the rock until it splits on the 1000th blow (nod to Rod Marinelli, lol). They want guys who have gotten over themselves and will do whatever it takes to win with brothers in arms. That's what they are building.

Another solid Lions draft! The only problem with having such great drafts year after year, is that eventually these players come off their rookie contracts and you have to resign them to a larger contract. Good problem to have! #LetBradCook #DetroitVsEverybody #AllGrit #SuperBowlOrBust

This is so high quality

Wingo is a beast! I think they'll play him outside opposite of Hutchinson. He can collapse the pocket and Hutchinson will feast! Love it!!

I’m so hyped up for this season man I cnt wait #onepride

We don't draft or want Dawgs . We draft LIONS , Lions kill Dawgs

Imagine in a year or two, when Manu comes on the field and declares to the ref that he's eligible. I can't wait!

Hands down we are building a dynasty

Our secondary is going to go from bottom three to top 10 this year. Just watch these boys are primed and ready to go

“Dan Campbell guy” officially means something in the sports world just like the Patriots Way, Heat Culture, and the old Pistons/Spurs cultures used to mean. My friend is doing her MBA at Harvard and they have professors who are drafting HBR case studies on why the lions culture works so well right now. This is a NEW era of Lions Football 🦁

Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell are building a Dynasty. We only getting started 💥💙

I remember the old Lions regime were TERRIBLE in finding diamonds in the rough. These guys though. ❤❤