The NFL Draft is not just about which players get drafted. Oftentimes, it is the players that weren’t drafted that play a large role in the roster’s shape.
Thanks to countless mock drafts, some positions were seen as sure-fire landing spots for rookie draft picks. Instead, these positions may have gone unaddressed in the draft. This could open up new opportunities for returning players, while also providing a slight security blanket for players once on the bubble.
On Monday, we covered six Detroit Lions players that have a lot to prove following the 2024 NFL Draft.