Ranking the 5 Worst Draft Classes for the Detroit Lions in Past 30 Years

With the 2017 NFL Draft just about a week away, we’ve recently covered the five best draft classes for the Detroit Lions in the past 30 years. Now we get to continue the fun by analyzing the five worst draft classes in that time period.

Unsurprisingly to Lions fans, there were many classes deserving of this distinction.

Let’s just jump right into it, shall we?

5. Class of 2002

Round (overall pick):

1^st Joey Harrington (3)

2^nd Kalimba Edwards (35)

3^rd Andre’ Goodman (68)

4^th John Taylor (134)

5^th John Owens (138)

6^th Chris Cash (175)

7^th Luke Staley (214)

7^th Matt Murphy (252)

7^th Victor Rogers (259)

The 2002 class can thank the play of Kalimba Edwards and the defensive backs, Andre’ Goodman and Chris Cash, for not ranking lower on this list, but can blame the mishaps of Joey Harrington, Luke Staley and others for making an appearance on it.