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Detroit Lions 2022 draft preview: Edge defenders

Detroit Lions fans are no strangers to the edge defender class in this 2022 NFL Draft. For months now, fans have been enamored with the Lions adding a top-tier pass rush with their second overall pick.

But this year’s draft class goes well beyond the top-20 prospects—although there are quite a few that could go in that range. If Detroit decides to pass on an edge defender early or decides they want to double up at the position, this isn’t a bad year to do it.

In Part 8 of our 2022 NFL Draft preview, let’s take a closer look at this year’s edge class.