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Well everybody. We finally made it. The 2022 NFL draft is upon us. Soon, the months of speculation will finally come to an end, and we will get some definitive answers as to which direction the Detroit Lions will go. This will be the new regime’s second draft, and it’s a big one.
General Manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell have more resources this time around, possessing five of the first 100 picks. Enough to significantly bolster the core group of their roster.
Everyone around the league, both locally and nationally, are feverishly posting their final mocks, predictions, and takes before the first round gets going on Thursday night. Brad Galli, of WXYZ Detroit 7 action news, sat down with the Free Press’ Dave Birkett who is already in Las Vegas for the draft.
When Galli asked Birkett who he believes the Lions will be taking at number two overall, Birkett responded, “Look, if you believe the rumors that Travon Walker is going number one, and that is hot and heavy right now in NFL circles, I think it has to be Aidan Hutchinson. To me, and to a lot of people in the league, he’s the best talent in the draft.”
Galli went on to ask Birkett if he thinks Holmes has any ‘surprises’ up his sleeve, to which Birkett answered, “I think this is going to be a draft full of surprises. Having talked to a number of NFL people over the last couple weeks, and in recent days, the common theme is to ‘expect the unexpected”.
I have heard many say it during the course of the draft cycle, but I struggle to remember another draft where there were this many questions this late in the game. And while it may leave members of NFL front offices tossing and turning in bed tonight, it should make for an interesting Thursday evening.
The Lions have three of the first 34 selections in the NFL Draft. What can we expect? @freepsports writer @DaveBirkett checked in from Las Vegas to say it'll be a "draft full of surprises."
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 27, 2022
He believes Aidan Hutchinson will be Brad Holmes' pick at No. 2, but what about a QB? pic.twitter.com/6LLM3DWTeG
And now, onto the rest of today’s notes:
- The Lions waived linebacker Curtis Bolton and tight end Hunter Bryant.
#Lions have waived LB Curtis Bolton and TE Hunter Bryant.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 27, 2022
- With tomorrow being the day, the Lions social media team gave us a chance to reminisce on a fun moment from last year. Let’s hope Brad Holmes feels this way after he makes his picks this year too.
LET'S GOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/lCfXmh5wEd
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 27, 2022
- The News’ Justin Rogers dropped his final mock draft.
EXTRA! EXTRA!@Justin_Rogers' final mock draft is live for your reading pleasure. https://t.co/4bWBzLRY5s
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) April 27, 2022
- Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press also dropped his preview ahead of the big weekend.
NFL draft preview: Why Ahmad Gardner, Derek Stingley Jr. should be top-10 picks https://t.co/xV8cPtHGZY via @freep
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) April 27, 2022
- Pride of Detroit turned 16 today!
Today, Pride of Detroit turns 16(!!!) years old.
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) April 27, 2022
Thanks to all of our supporters throughout the years! https://t.co/DGfCveoIt8
- Ben Raven of Mlive also submitted his final mock draft of the year.
My final mock: https://t.co/6rgJRPOeLH
— Benjamin Raven (@BenjaminSRaven) April 27, 2022
Corresponding breakout explainer: https://t.co/mkHneaWkVy
One more sleep. pic.twitter.com/4CrD6kvrCP
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