The reaction to the Detroit Lions’ Day 2 picks were all over the place. While many remain in a panic over the team’s decision to pass over more immediate needs like wide receiver and linebacker, others see the value in general manager Brad Holmes’ decisions thus far.
When it comes to the national audience Day 2 grades tend to be incredibly inconsistent across the board. There typically isn’t much consensus from writers, as opinions on Day 2 picks aren’t nearly as uniform as first rounders.
So before I get into the nitty-gritty of some of these draft grades, let’s butter up Lions fans with a couple of draft analysts that loved what the Lions did on Friday night of the 2021 NFL Draft.