The Lions took part in the first NFL draft of college football players in 1936 and have participated in every NFL draft since. [6] [7] With the eighth pick of the first round of the 1936 draft, Sid Wagner, a guard from Michigan State University, became the Lions' first draft selection. [2]

Two players drafted by the Lions since 1970 have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson. [15] . The Lions have taken part in every modern NFL draft since 1970, doing so most recently in the 2024 NFL draft, where they drafted six players. [11]

Since the first draft, the Lions have selected 92 players in the first round.

Jan 19, 2025 · The Detroit Lions' loss to the Washington Commanders Saturday has locked in their draft position for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jan 21, 2025 · lions historical draft picks Reach/Value (R/V) Explained The difference between where a player is selected in the NFL draft versus where the player was listed on the final Drafttek Big Board for the season in question.

4 days ago · The Detroit Lions will now have seven picks in the 2025 NFL draft, thanks to a relatively new league rule. The Lions on Jan. 22 earned a compensatory third-round pick from Aaron Glenn being...

Apr 28, 2024 · The Detroit Lions had the best draft in the entire National Football League based on the value of where players were selected.

Record: 5-11-0, 4th in NFC North Division (Schedule and Results) Coach: Darrell Bevell (1-4-0) and Matt Patricia (4-7-0) Points For: 377 (23.6/g) 20th of 32. Points Against: 519 (32.4/g) 32nd of 32. Expected W-L: 5.1-10.9. SRS: -7.72 (30th of 32), SOS: 1.15. Offensive Coordinator: Darrell Bevell. Defensive Coordinator: Cory Undlin.

Apr 24, 2024 · It's time to get ready for the 2024 NFL Draft with exclusive team insights and analysis. Read below to get a sense for Detroit's projected picks, positional needs, selection history, GM...

May 12, 2024 · Round 1, Pick 24 - Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama: NFL: This is a perfect fit for Detroit, as Arnold is a clean playmaker and technician who checks off all the boxes. The Lions are upping the ante on the back end when it comes to football IQ by adding another Nick Saban defender one year after drafting Brian Branch. CBS Sports: B.