It's finally time for the 32 teams around the NFL to look to improve their rosters with the newest batch of young talent to enter the league via the NFL Draft in Detroit this weekend.
The mock draft cycle has been spitting out predictions for months, but here is the last chance to get it right. What do the mocks have the Lions doing in the first round at pick No. 29? Let's find out:
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
Why: Frazier just screams Lions. He has the same gritty makeup as injury-prone C Frank Ragnow and can provide Detroit with depth at all three interior spots.
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Why: The Lions must upgrade the secondary to neutralize top quarterbacks in the NFC. McKinstry is a sticky bump-and-run corner with outstanding instincts, awareness and ball skills.
View photos from offseason workouts on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Antoine Green (18) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions cornerback Steven Gilmore (24) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Cominsky (79) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (91) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Brodric Martin (99) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Antoine Green (18) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow (60) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell (82) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Cominsky (79) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (91) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (91) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Cominsky (79) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on April 23, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri (No. 29)
Why: The long-time Lions fan joins his hometown team to give Aidan Hutchinson some help on the edge. Robinson lined up in multiple places during his career at Missouri, showcasing a versatility you can expect defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to utilize, as well.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri (No. 61)
Mason McCormick, IOL, South Dakota St. (No. 73)
Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M (No. 164)
M.J. Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh (No. 201)
Sione Vaki, S, Utah (No. 205)
Nathan Thomas, OT, Louisiana-Lafayette (No. 249)
Dan Parr, NFL.com: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Why: I had Kool-Aid going to Detroit in my first mock and I'm sticking with him here. The release of Cameron Sutton left the Lions thin at cornerback once again.
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Peter Schrager, NFL.com: Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
Why: Frazier is a former state wrestling champion who's nasty, versatile and hungry. This is a Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell prospect if there ever was one, with the West Virginia product oozing bulldog characteristics.
Jordan Reid, ESPN: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa (No. 29)
Why: Physical, passionate and an all-around good football player. That sounds like a prospect GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell might like, right? Secondary is still a hole in Detroit, and DeJean checks all of the boxes. He can wear multiple hats for the defense.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida (No. 61)
Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State (No. 73)
Brennan Jackson, Edge, Washington State (No. 164)
Jowon Briggs, DT, Cincinnati (No. 201)
Johnny Dixon, CB, Penn State (No. 205)
Ethan Driskell, OT, Marshall (No. 249)
Ben Solak, The Ringer: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Why: McKinstry is hard to place, as a Jones fracture has some teams concerned, but the Lions can't say no to an experienced SEC cover man with experience playing on an island – something DC Aaron Glenn asks of his corners.
View photos of the Detroit Lions' new alternate uniforms.
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 7, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 7, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 7, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 6, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 7, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during the 2024 uniform media day in New Hudson, MI on March 7, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Chris Simms, NBC Sports: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
Why: He's a totally different animal than Aidan Hutchinson. You can play him on the weak side and go, 'Hey, you don't have to worry about the run game as much and fly up field and get after it. Cause some disruption. And I think that's an area of their football team that needs an improvement.
Erik Galko, CBSSports.com: Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
Why: Their biggest need is likely guard, and if they aren't able to move to get a top offensive lineman, adding Powers-Johnson, who can play guard or center, fits well.
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
Why: Chop Robinson may have the highest motor of anyone in this draft class, so the Lions will love to have him rushing the passer opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Why: Instead of going cornerback, the Lions turn their attention once again to the offensive side of the ball and swing for the fences with a burner outside receiver.
View photos from the Detroit Lions uniform reveal event at Ford Field on Thursday, April 18.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions Cheerleaders during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) Lions Legend Calvin Johnson (81) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) Lions Legend Calvin Johnson (81) Detroit Lions Team Reporter Dannie Rogers during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO Chris Spielman during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Lions Legend Barry Sanders (20) Detroit Lions Team Reporter Dannie Rogers during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Lions Legend Barry Sanders (20) Detroit Lions Team Reporter Dannie Rogers during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions Team Reporter Dannie Rogers during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during the 2024 uniform reveal event at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 18, 2024. (Detroit Lions)
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Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Why: A year after taking Alabama defensive back Brian Branch in the second round, Detroit now takes his former teammate in the first round. Kool-Aid McKinstry was at one time viewed as a top-10 selection and that potential is still inside of him.
Kyle Stackpole, CBSSports.com: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
Why: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. just feels like a Dan Campbell guy. His energy and physicality will be welcomed in the Lions secondary.
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
Why: They signed Marcus Davenport in free agency, but it's just a one-year deal. They need to get help opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and Robinson would be that guy.
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
Why: The Lions improved the secondary this offseason but still need to add a young stud corner to fill out this suddenly well-rounded roster.
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
Why: There's a seasoned-veteran version of Jadeveon Clowney (6-5, 266 pounds) in Robinson given how well he plays the run on top of having some valuable rotational pass-rush juice. He's an ideal pairing with Aidan Hutchinson.
Staff, Pro Football Focus: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo (via trade with Colts)
Why: Lions trade picks 29, 61 and a 2025 second-round pick for picks 15 and 117 to select Mitchell. The Lions are clearly in "win now" mode and make a move here by trading up for PFF's 10th-ranked player in the draft class. Over the past two seasons, Mitchell surrendered just 56 receptions on 140 targets into his coverage with eight interceptions and 36 forced incompletions.
Staff, Yahoo Sports: Michal Hall Jr., DL, Ohio State
Why: Defensive tackle isn't the biggest immediate need for the Lions with the signing of DJ Reader and presence of Alim McNeill, but Hall has a different kind of juice that the Lions (and every team) could use on the interior. Hall ran a 4.75 40-yard dash at 299 pounds and offers significant pass-rush upside as a defensive tackle.
