4/29 DRR đŚ
What a weekend!
The NFL Draft is officially in the rearview mirror and it's time for actual news and notes rather than just speculation. Let's jump into the news and notes from one of the busiest weekends of the NFL calendar!
NewsÂ
Your newest Detroit Lions, who were drafted this weekend, include Terrion Arnold (CB), Ennis Rakestraw (CB), Giovanni Manu (OL), Sione Vaki (RB/S/ST), Mekhi Wingo (DT/DE), Christian Mahogany (G). Weclome to Detroit!
13 UDFAs have reportedly signed with the Detroit Lions. This list includes the #1-ranked undrafted WR Isaiah Williams (ILL), C Duke Clemons (UCLA), and several special teamers, including a LS and a K (James Turner, UofM). Detroit News Free Agent Tracker: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/27/detroit-lions-2024-undrafted-free-agent-tracker/73486743007/
Detroit breaks every NFL Draft attendance record in history
Notes
Surprise to no one: The Lions crushed the draftâŚagain, at least based on first glance
The Lions earn an A from PFF with 10 teams earning an A or A+
The Lions were ranked first in having the most valuable overall draft class
Aidan Hutchinson talks to Rich Eisen about the crowd on draft day, playoff run, being summoned to Eminemâs trailer, and 2024 expectations.Â
Amon-Ra St. Brown speaks to the media after signing his record-breaking extension.Â
Brad Holmes has yet another nickname -- Positional VillainÂ
Terrion Arnold has introductory press conference with the mediaÂ
Quotes
âBusiness is business, and I have to do my job, and my job is to give hugs on Sundayâs.â - Aidan Hutchinson on lining up on the other side of JJ McCarthyÂ
âSuper ecstatic that we finally got some future and youth at that position.â - Brad Holmes on the back-to-back corner picks
âThose were also our top two ranked cornersâŚthey both fit us like a gloveâ - Brad Holmes on Arnold and RakestrawÂ
âI feel like this is the time to take the next step. I established myself in college. The Lions traded up to get me, so now itâs time to establish myself in the National Football League.â - Terrion ArnoldÂ
Question of the Day: Put your name on it. Change the Lions pick at any spot where they drafted and name the player you believe Brad should've drafted instead. I'll keep a list! Who is your guy?
Listen: Lions Basement Banter (@lionsbanter) break down the NFL Draft and more in their 4/28 episode: https://twitter.com/LionsBanter/status/1784599407486185538
Read: @PrideofDetroit breaks down the "shorthanded" Detroit Lions' picks for 2025. The Lions currently have 7 picks in 2025: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/4/28/24143600/updated-list-detroit-lions-2025-draft-picks-trade-details
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