With the first pick in he 2018 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions surprised everyone by selecting Arkansas center Frank Ragnow 20th overall. In the second round, the Lions traded their fourth round selection (117th) to the New England Patroits to move up eight spots to secure their future franchise running back …
With the 43rd overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select …
NAME: Kerryon Johnson
POSITION: Running back
SCHOOL: Auburn
HT/WT: 5-11, 213 pounds
AGE: 20
PROS: Physically tough, terrific vision, good hands as a receiver
CONS: Runs tall, ball security, pass blocking
2017 Stats: 1,550 rushing yards, 19 tds, 14 recs, 187 yards, 1td
ANALYSIS: Drawing comparisons to DeMarco Murray in play-style, the Lions land their future workhorse who will split carries with veteran LeGarrette Blount in Year One.