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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]
The system was abolished prior to the 1959 NFL draft, as all twelve teams in the league at the time had received a bonus choice. [25] [26] Since the first draft, the Lions have selected 92 players in the first round. The team's first-round pick in the inaugural NFL draft was Sid Wagner, a guard from Michigan State; he was the 8th overall selection.
In addition to the 1984 supplemental draft, the NFL has hosted an annual supplemental draft since 1977 for players who had circumstances affect their eligibility for the NFL draft. [13] The Lions have only selected a player once in a supplemental draft, taking Kevin Robinson in the ninth round in 1982. [ 14 ]
The Detroit Lions, fresh off a memorable 2023 season that saw them reach the NFC championship game, have seven selections in the 2024 NFL draft taking place in downtown Detroit this week. The 2024 ...
Detroit Lions all-time roster (Lat–Z) B. List of Detroit Lions broadcasters; D. ... Detroit Lions draft picks (1936–1969) Detroit Lions draft picks (1970 ...
The Detroit Lions, an American football team in the National Football League (NFL), have taken part in every NFL draft since it began in 1936. The purpose of the draft is to provide a venue for NFL teams to secure the rights to eligible persons, typically college football players, to help form and maintain a roster. The Lions have selected ...
The Detroit Lions could target a CB like Cooper DeJean of Iowa or Ennis Rakestraw of Missouri with the 29th pick in the first round of the NFL draft. Detroit Lions in NFL draft: 6 players who ...
Detroit Lions roster – the team's active roster and practice squad, typically composed of 53 and 16 players, respectively. [6] [7] [8]Detroit Lions all-time roster – the team's all-time roster, composed of any player who has participated in at least one regular season or postseason game (preseason games do not apply).