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Monday open thread: Who was your least favorite Lions draft pick?

Time to air some grievances about the Lions 2017 draft class.

By Jeremy Reisman
NCAA Football: Miami at Notre Dame Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

On Sunday, we all basked in the glory of the Detroit Lions’ 2017 draft class. Like any NFL fan base (other than the Bears), optimism was running rampant. Not even the unenthusiastic response of several draft analysts could curb our enthusiasm.

We all shared our favorite picks of the draft, and most people (37%) picked Detroit’s first-round selection of linebacker Jarrad Davis.

But the honeymoon is over. Now that we’ve had a full day to digest Bob Quinn’s second draft, it’s time to poke some holes in some of his decisions. No general manager has ever had a perfect draft, and some of these picks are bound not to work out. So today’s Question of the Day is:

Which Lions draft pick was your least favorite?

My answer: The Lions’ fifth-round pick of cornerback Jamal Agnew. Agnew is a small school player who is very raw and not likely to contribute as a cornerback for years and years to come. In fact, I believe Agnew will never be a player that will provide any meaningful snaps on defense. Agnew’s speed is exciting, and could very well propel him into the Lions’ currently vacant punt returner slot, but Detroit already has several candidates at that position.

Considering how crowded the Lions’ situation at cornerback currently is, Detroit would be taking a pretty significant risk keeping Agnew on the 53-man roster. He is likely not ready to contribute on defense, should an injury situation arise, and I’m not sure having a speedy punt returner is worth taking that risk on the gameday roster.

I would much rather have the Lions keep an additional receiver like Jace Billingsley or TJ Jones, players who are much more likely to be able to contribute beyond special teams, if needed.

Your turn.

Poll

What was your least favorite Lions pick in the draft?

This poll is closed

  • 1%
    LB Jarrad Davis
    (21 votes)
  • 12%
    CB Teez Tabor
    (139 votes)
  • 30%
    WR Kenny Golladay
    (357 votes)
  • 3%
    LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
    (36 votes)
  • 4%
    TE Michael Roberts
    (56 votes)
  • 19%
    CB Jamal Agnew
    (222 votes)
  • 4%
    DT Jeremiah Ledbetter
    (52 votes)
  • 16%
    QB Brad Kaaya
    (192 votes)
  • 6%
    DE Pat O’Connor
    (78 votes)
1153 votes total Vote Now

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