Ever since Brad Holmes’ arrival in Detroit as general manager, he’s made a habit of nailing each NFL Draft class, and 2023 could turn out to be his best yet. Despite all of the criticisms thrown at him following his first few picks last year, Holmes has stuck to his process every step of the way and it’s yielded immediate results.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, and Brian Branch all had incredibly productive rookie seasons for the Lions, and though Jack Campbell played a more part-time role, he progressed nicely through the season and made a nice impact as a rookie.