Thursday, April 27, 2023

Post Draft Links for Thursday 4-27-23

Articles:


Draft analyst: Detroit Lions pick ‘a touchdown waiting to happen’ in RB Jahmyr Gibbs:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/04/draft-analyst-detroit-lions-pick-a-touchdown-waiting-to-happen-in-rb-jahmyr-gibbs.html

2023 NFL draft: Lions pick Iowa LB Jack Campbell with 18th overall selection:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-lions-pick-iowa-lb-jack-campbell-with-18th-overall-selection.html

2023 NFL draft: Detroit Lions pick Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs with 12th overall choice:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-detroit-lions-select-alabama-rb-jahmyr-gibbs-with-12th-overall-pick.html

2023 NFL draft: Detroit Lions trade back with Cardinals, add second-round pick:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-detroit-lions-trade-back-with-cardinals-add-second-round-pick.html


Lions select Big Ten's top defender, Iowa LB Jack Campbell, with 18th pick in draft:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/04/27/detroit-lions-jack-campbell-iowa-nfl-draft-2023/70160012007/






Detroit Lions Draft Linebacker Jack Campbell with Pick No. 18:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-draft-jack-campbell

Lions Select RB Jahmyr Gibbs with No. 12 Pick:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-draft-jahmyr-gibbs







2023 NFL draft live: Pros and cons for every first-round pick (12. Detroit Lions (from Arizona via Houston through Cleveland)  Jahmyr Gibbs - Why they picked him: After an unpredictable start to the draft, the Lions traded their sixth overall pick to receive picks No. 12 and No. 34 from Arizona and decided to upgrade their top-ranked offense with Alabama's Gibbs. After losing Jamaal Williams via free agency, Detroit will pair him with D'Andre Swift and David Montgomery for a strong backfield.  Biggest question: Detroit could've gone in a number of directions, on the defense with a pass-rusher or cornerback. However, the Lions decided to address the running back spot. They had a shot at defensive prospects at the No. 6 pick, such as Tyree Wilson and Jalen Carter, but went with a multidimensional offensive threat despite the defense ranking at the bottom of the league. -- Eric Woodyard.  18. Detroit Lions
Jack Campbell - Why they picked him: They had to go defense, right? After using the No. 12 pick to grab Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit addressed its defense with Campbell, who was named the 2022 Butkus Award winner as the nation's top linebacker. Campbell had 143 tackles in 2021, fifth most in a season at Iowa.  Biggest question: The question is whether he should have been selected this high. But he certainly addresses a major need on the roster. Campbell rushed the passer on only 14% of snaps and struggled in coverage, allowing 13 completions on 17 attempts when he was targeted in 2022. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2023/story/_/page/prosconsdraft/2023-nfl-draft-live-updates-pros-cons-every-first-round-pick

Video:

Bucky Brooks breaks down how Jahmyr Gibbs brings 'video game' ability to Detroit:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bucky-brooks-breaks-down-how-jahmyr-gibbs-brings-video-game-ability-to-detroit

Lions select Jahmyr Gibbs with No. 12 pick in 2023 draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-select-jahmyr-gibbs-with-no-12-pick-in-2023-draft



Jahmyr Gibbs' NFL draft profile as the Lions pick him at 12:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/36308137
Posted by LionsFan at 9:03 PM

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