Jeremiah: Time Is Now for Lions to Be Aggressive in Draft.
Detroit Lions fans are expected to wait late into the night for general manager Brad Holmes’ first pick on April 25.
The Lions currently sit at the 29th overall pick in the first round, marking the latest first selection in Holmes’ tenure as general manager. Many of the Draft’s premium talents are expected to be off the board by the time Detroit is on the clock.
However, Holmes has shown little hesitation in the past to move up and add talent. In 2022, he traded up from No. 32 to No. 12 to land wide receiver Jameson Williams. As a result, it wouldn’t be a shock if Holmes elected to make a move.
Given Detroit’s status as a contender, they could very well see a window to trade up as they look to maximize the talent on the roster ahead of a pivotal campaign. NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said the Lions are among the teams who could move up to land a top-tier talent.
“Yeah, I wouldn’t rule that out. They’ve got some age on the offensive line, so if there’s a guy they feel like they love, to go up there and get one wouldn’t shock me at all,” Jeremiah explained. “Corner is a position they continue to look at,
