Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down why the Detroit Lions picked Georgia RB D'Andre Swift in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. Detroit Free Press
Yes, they have a running back. A few of them, actually.
And, yes, they drafted a running back two springs ago in the second round. Which means when you heard the Detroit Lions took yet another running back in the second round Friday night you probably scratched your head.
Don’t.
D’Andre Swift is a playmaker, not to mention a blocker, pass-catcher and all-around menace in space with the ball.