Los Angeles Rams cornerbacks coach Aubrey Pleasant (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
The Detroit Lions fielded the worst defense in the NFL last season, allowing an average of 32.4 points and 419.8 yards per game to opposing offenses. The Lions’ pass defense ranked 30th (284.9) and, against the run, they were a lowly 28th (134.9).
The poor performance of their secondary cut even deeper as the Lions had invested the third overall selection in the NFL draft into their defensive backfield months earlier. Detroit acquired Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft hoping he was a generational talent and an instant starter.