Coming into the 2021 season, it was thought that the Detroit Lions’ defensive line as a whole could be a potential strength. Or at the very least, not a complete liability. Unfortunately, like other facets of the year for the Detroit Lions, things did not go according to plan.
Veteran defensive tackles Michael Brockers and Nick Williams were brought in to be the steady, veteran leaders of the room. Then, general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell double dipped in the 2021 NFL draft, selecting Levi Onwuzurike at 41, followed by nose tackle Alim McNeill at 72.