Detroit put on one heck of a draft weekend. The host city received a tremendous amount of praise for a wonderful, well-run, fan-friendy 2024 NFL draft.
The hometown Lions gave the fans a lot to cheer about, too. Detroit and GM Brad Holmes
First round: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes and Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Second round: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri
Lions pick Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw on Friday, April 26, 2024 for the second day of the NFL Draft in Detroit.
Fourth round: Giovanni Muni, OT, University of British Columbia
Giovanni Manu, an offensive tackle from British Columbia, after the Lions traded up for the 126th overall pick in Round 4 of the NFL draft Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Detroit.
The Lions traded a third-round pick in 2025 to select Giovanni Manu in the fourth round, No. 126 overall.
Fourth round: Sione Vaki, RB/S, Utah
Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Utes running back Sione Vaki (28) carries the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit traded up to No. 132 overall in the fourth round to select Sione Vake, a running back and safety from Utah
Sixth round: Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisiana State defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo (DL27) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
At No. 189 overall, the Lions drafted LSU’s Mekhi Wingo
Sixth round: Christian Mahogany, OG, Boston College
Nov 3, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) gestures to fans after his touchdown run with teammate offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
With their final pick, No. 210 overall, Detroit called upon Christian Mahogany.