With new general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell at the helm, there is hope that the Lions can turn things around after a disappointing 2020 season.
One of the biggest questions facing the Lions heading into the draft is what they will do at the quarterback position. Jared Goff was acquired from the Los Angeles Rams in the Matthew Stafford trade, but there are still concerns about his ability to lead the Lions to success.
Holmes addressed these concerns in a recent press conference, stating that Goff will be the Lions’ quarterback in the future while also indicating that the team is open to potentially drafting a backup in the mid to late rounds in the 2023 NFL draft.
While quarterback is an important position, the Lions have a number of other needs that they must address in the draft as well. At the top of the list is the defense, which struggled mightily last season and was one of the worst units in the league.
With the sixth overall pick in the draft, the Lions have an opportunity to add a game-changing defensive player who can make an immediate impact. There are several top defensive prospects who could be available at that spot, including Myles Murphy, Brian Bressee, Jalen Carter, and Joey Porter Jr.
