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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]
In 1936, the Lions took part in the first NFL draft of college football players. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] With the eighth pick of the first round of that draft, Sid Wagner , a guard out of Michigan State University , became the Lions' first draft selection. [ 2 ]
Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Detroit Lions, with the city hosting the event in downtown Detroit on April 25-27.
1942 first overall pick Bill Dudley was the first named NFL MVP and inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1945 first overall pick Charley Trippi retired as the leader in NFL offensive yards 1949 first overall pick Chuck Bednarik was one of the last NFL players to play offense and defense 1957 first overall pick Paul Hornung was the first Heisman Trophy winner inducted to the Pro Football ...
The Detroit Lions have a lot of options with their first round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Here are 50 mock drafts predicting what Detroit might do. Detroit Lions NFL mock draft roundup ...
Predicting which players Detroit Lions could target if they trade up or down from No. 29 in Round 1 of 2024 NFL draft. ... 3 ways Detroit Lions could spend Day 1-2 picks in NFL draft 2024. Show ...