The hype surround Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye has been there since he was drafted in 2019. Expected to go on Day 2, the Lions were able to snag him in the fifth round that weekend, leading many to believe the Lions managed to get an eventual full-time starter—and stud—with the 146th overall pick.
Oruwariye hasn’t quite lived up to those expectations yet, but he has gotten close. He’s coming off his first year as a full-time starter, but his future with the team could be at a crossroads in 2021. The Lions have made new investments into the cornerback position, giving Oruwariye some competition both in the immediate and for the future.