This past April, the Detroit Lions shocked some people around the NFL with some of their selections in the 2023 NFL Draft—particularly in the first round. After trading back, general manager Brad Holmes drafted University of Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick, and followed that up by picking University of Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell at 18.
With their next two picks in the second round, the Lions selected Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta at 34, followed by another member of the Crimson Tide—safety Brian Branch at 45th overall.
Positional value aside, these are four players that could potentially make a difference right away for the Lions in 2023.