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Draft Grade — Lions
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedA-
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Lions checked most of the boxes and earned a B-. Somehow the biggest item on the list survived the weekend. The Lions never addressed safety, and it is the kind of gap that lingers.
If Jefferson pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about. Cornerback is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it. Nearly every premium pick went to that side of the ball.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but safety.
Pick Analysis
Pick29
Rnd1
Quinyon Mitchell
No edge and no loss on Quinyon Mitchell in slot 29; it is a wash and a sensible one. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick61
Rnd2
Zach Frazier
Zach Frazier at Round 2, Pick 29 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick73
Rnd3
Brandon Dorlus
A straight-up fair deal on Brandon Dorlus at the Round 3 slot, value and slot in agreement. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick92
Rnd3
Dominick Puni
They jumped the gun on Dominick Puni, taking him earlier than his grade liked. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick166
Rnd5
Jordan Jefferson
A premium they did not need to pay, Jordan Jefferson a notch or two before his time. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick207
Rnd6
De'Corian Clark
They did well to land De'Corian Clark in pick 207, just ahead of his grade. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick250
Rnd7
Eric Gentry
Eric Gentry in the 250th pick is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The roster fit checks out.







