One of the main debates the public is having over the choices the Detroit Lions have to make with the second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft is whether someone like safety Kyle Hamilton is worth that price, given the position he plays. It is a common belief that safety is not among the game-changing positions. That seems to be backed up by the actions of NFL general managers. Only one safety has ever been picked as high as second overall (Eric Turner in 1991), and the average salary of an NFL safety is behind quarterback, offensive tackle, edge rusher, defensive tackle, and linebacker (per Spotrac).
Dan Campbell hints that Detroit Lions ‘don’t care’ about positional value with No. 2 pick
