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After months of mock drafts and rumors, the 2023 NFL Draft begins tonight with the first round. The Carolina Panthers hold the No. 1 overall pick after a trade with the Chicago Bears last month. They are expected to take a quarterback, but it is still unclear which one they will select. Alabama’s Bryce Young,

With the first round of the draft upon us, we rounded up 50 mock drafts to get a sense for what analysts are thinking the Detroit Lions will do with their two selections. Let’s start with the No. 6 choice. Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (34) ▶ Mel Kiper | ESPN, Daniel Jeremiah | NFL.com, Peter Schrager

Allen Park — With the sixth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions will select … a player in the top 10 for the fifth consecutive year. That’s the longest current streak for any team in the NFL, by the way. It’s the longest stretch for the Lions since a six-year run of

We’ve rounded the final corner and the finish line is in sight. After months of speculation and analysis, the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is upon us. As is typically the case, particularly in recent years, there’s plenty of mystery at the top. And it’s the quarterbacks who are the primary source of

With a few days remaining before the NFL Draft, it felt like a great time to run a Detroit Lions mailbag. Let’s see what’s on your mind. ▶ Question: Which mid-round wide receiver do you think would be the best fit for the Lions? — @TeachingZeus ▶ Answer: I’ll give you three mid- to late-rounders who fit

They took their lumps, and now they’re ready to take a leap. But what should give you even more hope if you’re a Lions fan heading into this week’s NFL Draft is just how limber Brad Holmes is feeling as general manager. In two-plus years on the job in Detroit, Holmes has completely overhauled the

Allen Park — As the NFL continues to devalue the position, it’s been five years since a team has selected a running back in the first 20 picks of the draft. Following the New York Giants taking Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 choice in 2018, there have been just four running backs who have

Allen Park — When evaluating college prospects, there are three primary buckets general managers must weigh: College production, intangibles and physical traits. The Lions put a heavy emphasis on the first two. They want players who have proven it on the field, but also have the intrinsic drive to constantly improve, one of the key

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Offensive line. ▶ Current roster: Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell, Jonah Jackson, Frank Ragnow, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Graham Glasgow, Matt Nelson, Obinna Eze, Darrin Paulo, Ross Pierschbacher,

Detroit — The Lions just lost their prized young receiver, Jameson Williams, for nearly half a season. GM Brad Holmes just lost a little luster off his drafting acumen. And the team just took a hit to its well-groomed culture reputation, with four of its players suspended by the NFL for violating gambling policies. But

Allen Park — Let’s be clear from the jump: The news Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will be suspended the first six games of the season is an unequivocal gut punch. But it is not back-breaking, and in no way should it alter the franchise’s goals and aspirations of claiming its first division title in

Four Detroit Lions players, including second-year wide receiver Jameson Williams, have been suspended by the NFL for violation of the league’s gambling policy. Wide receiver Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore have been suspended indefinitely and subsequently released by the team. Williams and wide receiver Stanley Berryhill each have been banned the first six games of

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Safeties. ▶ Current roster: Tracy Walker, Kerby Joseph, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, C.J. Moore, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Brady Breeze ▶ Short-term need: Two out of 10 ▶ Long-term need: 4.5

Allen Park — There are many things the Lions can do in this NFL Draft. Tons of options. Lots of picks. There are a couple things they can’t do. They can’t draft Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, whose off-field issues have sent his stock plummeting. And they can’t draft a quarterback in the first round,

Who doesn’t want to be the Detroit Lions right now? Historically, that question would probably yield an unkind answer. But after the 2022 season they had, with five picks in the top 81 selections of next week’s NFL Draft? “They’re in great shape. I don’t know if there’s many teams you’d rather be than them

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions weren’t actively shopping cornerback Jeff Okudah, according to general manager Brad Holmes. But when the Atlanta Falcons reached out to express interest in the former first-round pick, it quickly became clear to Holmes the move was the right one for all parties. “It was just the right time and

Allen Park — Whether it’s the high-profile debate about selecting Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter at the top of the NFL Draft or adding a lesser-known prospect with character concerns in the later rounds, one thing is clear: Detroit Lions leadership, including owner Sheila Hamp, will be on the same page regarding those decisions. “That’s

Allen Park — Holding the No. 2 pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Lions general manager Brad Holmes understandably had an easier time narrowing down his options well ahead of making the selection. Even the previous year, his first on the job, the then-rookie GM had a concrete plan for the team’s first-round choice at

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Running backs. ▶ Current roster: David Montgomery, D’Andre Swift, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson ▶ Short-term need: Two out of 10 ▶ Long-term need: 6.5 out of 10

Allen Park — A couple days into the team’s first set of organized activates, Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker had yet to meet David Montgomery. Still, the new running back’s reputation was preceding him. “Obviously, I know of him from his time in Chicago,” Decker said. “I mean, the guy is a playmaker. Durable, a