While not trying to overreact, there really is no argument: the Detroit Lions had an excellent 2023 NFL Draft. The immediate takeaways were mixed — with plenty of vocal opposition from across the nation — but after watching the season play out there is little left to debate at this point.
Instead, as we turn our focus to the upcoming 2024 edition, it is helpful to look back and think about what takeaways we can apply. Brad Holmes has a couple of strong previous draft classes as well, but considering how fast the league can change, we will focus on last year as the most recent examples we have on hand.