The 2024 NFL Draft is finally upon us. Earlier this week, we posted our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, asking Detroit Lions fans: Which position should the Lions draft first?
Yes, we know Lions general manager Brad Holmes attacks the draft board with a “best player available” approach, but we wanted to know what fans were hoping for specifically. So, we offered fans five different options to choose from, including wide receiver, offensive line, defensive tackle, edge rusher, and cornerback. The results from that survey are in and the results are pretty clear:
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Corner has long been an issue in Detroit, so it’s not surprising that it tops the list, even though the Lions added players to the roster this offseason.