It’s draft week in the NFL and that means 32 teams around the league are going to add exciting, young talent to their rosters they hope can have a direct impact on winning.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is about to partake in his fifth draft running the Lions’ front office. If the fifth is anything like the first four, the Lions are about to bring in a lot of promising young talent.
Holmes has always trusted his draft board and selected the best available player and isn’t afraid of moving up to get a player or back to gain assets. Teams want to come out of the draft with multiple players who add overall talent to the roster, but if they also fill some needs, the team can take a big leap forward.
Holmes has been one of the best drafters over the last four cycles acquiring what’s now the young core of this roster in tackle Penei Sewell (first round), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (first), running back Jahmyr Gibbs (first), linebacker Jack Campbell (first), wide receiver Jameson Williams (first), cornerback Terrion Arnold (first), tight end Sam LaPorta (second), safety Brian Branch (second), safety Kerby Joseph (third), defensive lineman Alim McNeill (third) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (fourth).
With seven picks total this year, Holmes will be on the lookout for more impact players. This is the most complete roster Holmes has had entering the draft, but adding young talent and depth is still the goal.
Here’s a look at where Detroit could still use some depth on the roster: