The Detroit Lions have not shied away from bold moves in the NFL draft under general manager Brad Holmes. Whether it’s a 20-spot trade-up in the first round to grab a speedy wide receiver coming off a torn ACL or throwing positional value into the trash by grabbing a running back with the 12th overall pick, the Lions have ruffled some feathers and bucked some norms over the years.
It’s hard to argue with the results. The Lions have turned around their franchise in a matter of years and are poised to enter the 2025 NFL season with a top-three roster in the league.