The Lions really needed a corner opposite Darius Slay going into the offseason. In fact, they needed help all over the secondary after losing Glover Quin and letting Nevin Lawson walk. After the Lions signed Justin Coleman and slew of depth corners, it appeared the Lions were serious about fixing their defensive back issues.
Then came the draft. Lions fans chanted from the top of mountains and climbed buildings with flags that read “please draft Amani Oruwariye.” Amani was one of the highest players on Lions fans’ draft wish list after the first round came and went.