There’s a report circulating that the New England Patriots might have had something to do with the Detroit Lions taking Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick. They reportedly had gotten word that the Patriots liked Gibbs as well, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
Per Breer, Detroit was ready to take Gibbs with the No. 6 overall draft pick, if the trade with the Arizona Cardinals did not go through. But even when a trade became a reality, the Lions still made sure to stay ahead of the Patriots and New York Jets to give themselves the best chance at getting their guy.