TWENTYMAN: How newly drafted players could fit into LB rotation: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-how-newly-drafted-players-could-fit-into-lb-rotation
Lions draft of 'tough, gritty, solid guys' draws praise from NFL execs: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/07/lions-draft-of-tough-gritty-solid-guys-draws-praise-from-nfl-execs/
Lions roster: Expect some player cuts in the coming days: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/07/lions-90-man-roster-players-to-cut-udfa-room/
NFL Executive: Lions Second Round Pick Makes Defense 'Slower': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/review-critique-detroit-lions-2022-draft-class
Pros and Cons of Lions Trading for Taylor Heinicke: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/pros-and-cons-of-lions-trading-for-taylor-heinicke
Examining the roster impact of the Detroit Lions selecting EDGE James Houston: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/5/7/23053277/detroit-lions-rookie-james-houston-roster-impact-nfl-draft
NFL exec: ‘I feel like this is the best I have seen Detroit draft in a long time’: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/5/7/23061131/nfl-executive-detroit-lions-nfl-drafting-best-long-time
Jameson Williams 'looking forward' to being a Detroit Lion: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/jameson-williams-looking-forward-to-being-a-detroit-lion
Draft class rankings, 1-32: Three AFC teams on top (4. Lions - FILICE: When it comes to drafting, Brad Holmes is a man of conviction. Serious conviction. Remember last year, after he took Penei Sewell with his first pick as a general manager? The guy joyfully rampaged across the Lions' draft room like a kid in a candy store possessed by a bull in a china shop. One year later, after Jacksonville turned in the card to officially make Travon Walker the No. 1 overall pick and put Detroit on the clock for the first time, Holmes was champing at the bit once again. In fact, the Lions GM got the pick in so quickly that he was already on the phone with Hutchinson when Roger Goodell took the podium to announce the Walker selection. Holmes simply couldn't contain himself. And who could blame him? Hutchinson's a local product who fills a serious Lions need and fits Dan Campbell's culture to a T. Oh, and he just so happened to be the top overall prospect on many, many boards, including those of NFL Media draftniks Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks. Just a slam-dunk pick for the Lions. Then Holmes poured it on with a long-range bomb 11 picks later, dispensing a completely tolerable amount of draft currency to move up 20 slots and pounce on the most electric receiver in this draft class. Williams averaged a whopping 19.9 yards per catch last season. Shoot, he averaged 47.6 yards per touchdown -- and the man scored 15 times! Also, with the franchise in the midst of a true rebuild, Detroit can allow Williams all the time he needs to fully recover from his ACL tear in the national title game. On Day 2 of the draft, the Lions continued to fortify their pass rush with a versatile power player (Paschal) and then nabbed a deep safety with great ball skills (Joseph). Don't be surprised if both contribute immediately, especially Joseph, who could seriously push for the starting safety spot opposite Tracy Walker.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-draft-class-rankings-chiefs-jets-ravens-shine-brightest
2022 NFL Draft reaction: Predicting Rookies of the Year, bounce-back teams, 2023 No. 1 overall pick and more (5. Which rookie is most likely to be a Pro Bowl selection in Year 1? Wilson: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan - "Aidan Hutchinson was the No. 1 player on our board dating back to the fall and that hasn't changed. He'll likely be a Day 1 starter and has the motor and technique to have an early impact in the NFL." 7. Which team with a top-10 selection is most likely to contend for a playoff spot? Trapasso: Lions - "The fighting Dan Campbells were not fun to play in most of their games last season, and the roster is markedly better in 2022. By the time Detroit will be making a playoff push in the watered-down NFC, Jameson Williams should be at or close to 100%. Speaking of Williams, the Lions had one of the better drafts in the league." Edwards: Lions - "I will split the tie again because it would come down to the Lions and Jets. New York plays in a stronger division. If something were to happen to Aaron Rodgers in the NFC North, that division is wide open. Jacksonville will take a step forward and they are not in the strongest division but there are still too many holes on the roster."): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-draft-reaction-predicting-rookies-of-the-year-bounce-back-teams-2023-no-1-overall-pick-and-more/
Video:
Potential worst-to-first teams in '22 | 'Power Rankings' (The Lions are picked as a possible team): https://www.nfl.com/videos/potential-worst-to-first-teams-in-22-power-rankings
PFF's George Chahrouri's 2022 draft grades (The Lions are discussed): https://www.nfl.com/videos/pff-s-george-chahrouri-gives-his-22-draft-grades
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