The Detroit Lions have been a historically bad rushing team for several years now. In fact, in the past three seasons, the Lions’ rushing attack has ranked 32nd (last), 30th, and 32nd (last) respectively.
To address the issue, the Lions’ front office signed veteran running back LeGarrette Blount via free agency this offseason. They also drafted Arkansas center Frank Ragnow in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft and traded up to select Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson in the second.
Ragnow has shined this preseason, playing at left guard between former first-rounder Taylor Decker at left tackle and center Graham Glasgow.