The 2019 Detroit Lions earned themselves a top selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for late April. The Lions posted a dubious record of 3-12-1 last season, losing their final nine games to earn the third overall pick.
The expectation is the Lions will able to retool quickly and make the team a playoff contender this upcoming season. And Detroit’s high first-rounder is expected to be the crown jewel of that resurgence to relevance this offseason.
Unfortunately, a dive into the history of the third overall pick reveals a troubling trend and one name that might disturb longtime fans of the Lions.