Best Possible Outcomes for Detroit Lions’ Top 3 Draft Picks

March 25, 2015   ·   Brandon Alisoglu   ·   Jump to comments

General manager Martin Mayhew stayed his hand in free agency, leaving gaps in the roster, which has amped up the pressure for his first three draft picks.
Many, including Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, believe he needs to hit on the above picks.
The Lions have holes at defensive tackle, cornerback, tailback, guard and receiver. And they are left with just three of the first 200 or so picks in the draft, depending on what happens with compensatory picks.
Detroit currently possesses the 23rd pick of the first round, 22nd pick of the second round and 24th pick of the third round, then won't be back on the clock until the 24th pick of the sixth round. It wraps things up with the 14th and 23rd picks of the seventh round.
As you may know by now, the Lions didn't receive any compensatory picks. Golden Tate and James Ihedigbo wiped out any chance for one, and nobody should be upset with that trade-off.
Considering we're talking about the draft here, please remember tha...

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