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Draft Grade — Lions
Overall
D
ValueB+
NeedB+
TradesF
FutureB
The phones sank the Lions this weekend: D. You can hear the double-takes from here. The Lions took Zion Tupuola-Fetui at the 164th overall pick, roughly 51 spots before his name belonged. The process wobbled, and the D is where it lands.
The dealing is the wound this class cannot quite close. They will regret leaving quarterback for another day if the season turns on it.
However the rest shakes out, Harden at that price is a win they earned.
In the end, a class the front office will want to grow past quickly.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Rome Odunze
In No. 21 they get a home-run threat at receiver, and a steal at that. A real need, handled.
Pick33
Rnd2
Cooper DeJean
Cooper DeJean in the 33rd overall pick lands just on the right side of the ledger. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick63
Rnd2
Adonai Mitchell
Somehow Adonai Mitchell was still sitting there in the 63rd pick, and they pounced on premier wide receiver value. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick94
Rnd3
Patrick Paul
Patrick Paul at pick No. 94 is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick107
Rnd4
Calen Bullock
Taking Calen Bullock in slot 107 is close to grand larceny; a safety that good had no business lasting this long. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick158
Rnd5
Justin Rogers
They talked themselves into Justin Rogers at Round 5, Pick 22, and the board did not agree. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick164
Rnd5
Zion Tupuola-Fetui
They left a pile of value on the table to take Zion Tupuola-Fetui this early at the 164th overall pick. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick198
Rnd6
Tykee Smith
They will replay Tykee Smith at pick 198 for years; that is how good the value is. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick201
Rnd6
Johnny Dixon
Johnny Dixon slid further than he should have, and the 201st pick is lovely value for the cornerback. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick216
Rnd6
Julian Pearl
They let Julian Pearl come to them and pounced at slot 216. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick233
Rnd7
Michael Barrett
They paid sticker price for Michael Barrett in Round 7, Pick 13, and that is fine. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick249
Rnd7
Myles Harden
A top-tier cornerback at a bargain, Myles Harden in the Round 7 slot, plain and simple. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.

















