More on Brad Holmes and his potential first pick as Detroit Lions general manager, likely Michigan and Mchigan State draft picks and D’Wayne Eskridge.
The bro hugs are back. Yes, the 2021 NFL draft is mere hours away, which means the Detroit Lions will soon be on the clock. Unless, of course, Brad Holmes decides to trade his first pick as general manager of the Lions. The Lions introduced a new GM, new head coach, new front office makeup and new starting QB this offseason. If Detroit holds onto the No.7 pick, it should have its choice among the best nonpassers in the draft (quarterbacks are predicted to make up at least half of the first six picks in many mocks). [ Opinion: Bro hugs may be back at NFL draft, but is push for normalcy safe? ] Some Michigan football players could be first-rounders, taken Thursday, while a few Michigan State football players are expected to be selected in coming days. Two Western Michigan football players cracked Mel Kiper’s last-minute prospect rankings, with Broncos versatile wideout D’Wayne Eskridge ranked 33rd overall ( Dave Birkett wrote about his circuitous journey to a fringe first-round NFL prospect here).. You can follow Birkett for all things Lions while Chris Solari is your man for Spartans coverage and Orion Sang has the word on the Wolverines. RELATED: Predicting Detroit Lions’ NFL draft picks: 3 scenarios to love in Rounds 1-3 TRENDING: Lions reportedly tried to trade up for LSU WR Ja’Marr Chase at No.4 WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER TEAMS? Here’s how you can watch Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers at the same time Thursday Wondering where to watch the draft? We got you: When: Round 1,8 p.
