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The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the North Division of the National Football Conference.[1] The franchise was founded in Portsmouth, Ohio, as the Portsmouth Spartans and joined the NFL on July 12, 1930.[2] After being purchased by George A. Richards in 1934, the franchise was relocated to Detroit and renamed to the Detroit Lions in reference to the city's Major League Baseball franchise, the Detroit Tigers.[3][4] The team plays its home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.[5]

The NFL draft, officially known as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting",[6][7] is an annual event which serves as the league's most common source of player recruitment.[8] The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings; the teams with the worst win–loss records receive the earliest picks. Teams that qualified for the NFL playoffs select after non-qualifiers, and their order depends on how far they advanced, using their regular season record as a tie-breaker. The final two selections in the first round are reserved for the Super Bowl runner-up and champion. Draft picks are tradable and players or other picks can be acquired with them.[9]

In 1970, the Lions took part in the first modern NFL draft after the completion of the AFL–NFL merger.[10] With the nineteenth pick of the first round of that draft, Steve Owens, a running back out of Oklahoma University, became the Lions' first modern draft selection.[11] In addition to the annual draft, the Lions participated in the 1984 NFL supplemental draft. This supplemental draft occurred after the formation of the United States Football League (USFL), with the primary purpose of selecting players that had already signed with a USFL team in a separate process from the annual draft. The Canadian Football League (CFL) was also included in this supplemental draft.[12] 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] Two players drafted by the Lions since 1970 have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson.[15] The Lions have taken part in every modern NFL draft since 1970, doing so most recently in the 2024 NFL draft, where they drafted six players.[11]

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1970 draft

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Main article: 1970 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1970 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
19
19
 Steve Owens Running back Oklahoma
2
19
45
 Ray Parson Tackle Minnesota
3
19
71
 Jim Mitchell Defensive end Virginia State
5
19
123
 Bob Parker Guard Memphis
6
19
149
 Tony Terry Defensive tackle USC
7
19
175
 Ken Geddes Linebacker Nebraska
9
19
227
 Herman Weaver Punter Tennessee
10
19
253
 Bruce Maxwell Running back Arkansas
11
19
279
 Roger Laird Defensive back Kentucky State
12
19
305
 Emanuel Murrell Defensive back Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
13
19
331
 Dave Haverdick Defensive tackle Morehead State
14
19
357
 Charlie Brown Wide receiver Northern Arizona
15
19
383
 Bob Haney Tackle Idaho
16
19
409
 Jerry Todd Defensive back Memphis
17
19
435
 Jesse Marshall Defensive tackle Centenary
Source: Pro Football Reference[16]

1971 draft

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Main article: 1971 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1971 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
21
21
 Bob Bell Defensive tackle Cincinnati
2
4
30
 Dave Thompson Tackle Clemson
2
22
48
 Charlie Weaver Linebacker USC
3
20
72
 Al Clark Defensive back Eastern Michigan
4
22
100
 Larry Woods Defensive tackle Tennessee State
5
21
125
 Pete Newell Guard Michigan
6
20
150
 Frank Harris Quarterback Boston College
6
22
152
 Herman Franklin Wide receiver USC
7
21
177
 Brownie Wheless Tackle Rice
8
22
204
 Ken Lee Linebacker Washington
9
21
229
 Mickey Zofko Running back Auburn
11
21
281
 Phil Webb Defensive back Colorado State
12
22
308
 Bill Pilconis Wide receiver Pittsburgh
13
20
332
 David Abercrombie Running back Tulane
14
22
360
 Tom Lorenz Tight end Iowa State
15
21
385
 Ed Coates Wide receiver Central Missouri State
16
21
411
 Tom Kutschinski Defensive back Michigan State
17
20
436
 Gordon Jolley Guard Utah
Source: Pro Football Reference[17]

1972 draft

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Main article: 1972 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1972 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
16
16
 Herb Orvis Defensive tackle Colorado
3
13
65
 Ken Sanders Defensive end Howard Payne
6
15
145
 Charlie Potts Defensive back Purdue
7
16
172
 Charles Stoudamire Wide receiver Portland State
8
15
197
 Henry Stuckey Defensive back Missouri
9
16
224
 Bill McClintock Defensive back Drake
10
15
249
 Jim Teal Linebacker Purdue
11
16
276
 Bob Waldron Defensive tackle Tulane
12
15
301
 Paul Bradley Wide receiver SMU
13
16
328
 John Kirschner Tight end Memphis
14
15
353
 Eric Kelly Tackle Whitworth
15
16
380
 Steve Roach Linebacker Kansas
16
15
405
 Leon Jenkins Defensive back West Virginia
17
16
432
 Mike Tyler Defensive back Rice
Source: Pro Football Reference[18]

1973 draft

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Leon Crosswhite smiling in a black Columbia jacket, shown from about the stomach up.
Leon Crosswhite, pictured here in 2019, was the Lions' second-round selection in the 1973 draft.
Main article: 1973 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1973 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
17
17
 Ernie Price Defensive end Texas A&M–Kingsville
2
18
44
 Leon Crosswhite Running back Oklahoma
3
6
58
 John Brady Tight end Washington
3
19
71
 Jim Laslavic Linebacker Penn State
3
23
75
 Levi Johnson Defensive back Texas A&M–Kingsville
4
3
81
 Mike Hennigan Linebacker Tennessee Tech
4
13
91
 Dick Jauron Defensive back Yale
4
18
96
 Jim Hooks Running back Central Oklahoma
7
19
175
 John Andrews Defensive end Morgan State
8
18
200
 Prentice McCray Defensive back Arizona State
8
21
203
 John Bledsoe Running back Ohio State
9
19
227
 Ira Dean Defensive back Baylor
10
18
252
 Ray Bonner Defensive back Middle Tennessee State
11
19
279
 Scott Freeman Wide receiver Wyoming
12
18
304
 Tom Scott Wide receiver Washington
13
19
331
 John Moss Linebacker Pittsburgh
14
18
356
 Jay Corey Tackle Santa Clara
15
19
383
 Dan Hansen Defensive back BYU
16
18
408
 Larry Nickels Wide receiver Dayton
17
19
435
 Earl Belgrave Tackle Ohio State
Source: Pro Football Reference[19]

1974 draft

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Main article: 1974 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1974 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
8
8
 Ed O'Neil Linebacker Penn State
2
13
39
 Billy Howard Defensive end Alcorn State
3
13
65
 Dexter Bussey Running back Texas–Arlington
5
13
117
 Carl Capria Defensive back Purdue
6
9
139
 Willie Burden Running back NC State
6
13
143
 Jim Davis Guard Alcorn State
7
13
169
 Efrén Herrera Kicker UCLA
8
13
195
 Mike Denimarck Linebacker Emporia State
10
13
247
 David Wooley Running back Central Oklahoma
11
13
273
 T. C. Blair Tight end Tulsa
12
13
299
 Mark Wakefield Wide receiver Tampa
13
13
325
 Fred Rothwell Center Kansas State
14
13
351
 David Jones Defensive back Howard Payne
15
13
377
 John Wells Guard Kansas State
16
13
403
 Myron Wilson Defensive back Bowling Green
17
13
429
 Collis Temple Defensive end LSU
Source: Pro Football Reference[20]

1975 draft

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Main article: 1975 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1975 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
13
13
 Lynn Boden Guard South Dakota State
2
12
38
 Doug English Defensive tackle Texas
4
16
94
 Craig Hertwig Tackle Georgia
6
8
138
 Fred Cooper Defensive back Purdue
6
11
141
 Horace King Running back Georgia
6
14
144
 Dennis Franklin Wide receiver Michigan
7
13
169
 Mike Murphy Wide receiver Drake
8
12
194
 Leonard Thompson Wide receiver Oklahoma State
9
11
219
 Steve Strinko Linebacker Michigan
10
16
250
 Brad Boyd Tight end LSU
11
15
275
 Steve Myers Guard Ohio State
12
14
300
 Andre Roundtree Linebacker Iowa State
13
13
325
 Jim Smith Running back North Carolina Central
14
12
350
 Jim McMillan Quarterback Boise State.
15
11
375
 Rudy Green Running back Yale
16
16
406
 Les Chaves Defensive back Kansas State
17
15
431
 Mack Lancaster Defensive tackle Tulsa
Source: Pro Football Reference[21]

1976 draft

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Main article: 1976 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1976 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
10
10
 James Hunter Defensive back Grambling State
1
16
16
 Lawrence Gaines Running back Wyoming
2
16
44
 Ken Long Guard Purdue
2
18
46
 David Hill Tight end Texas A&M–Kingsville
3
8
68
 Russ Bolinger Guard Long Beach State
3
16
76
 John Woodcock Defensive tackle Hawaii
5
21
145
 Steadman Scavella Linebacker Miami (FL)
7
16
198
 Garth TenNapel Linebacker Texas A&M
8
8
217
 Rich Sorenson Kicker Cal State-Chico
8
16
225
 Charles Braswell Defensive back West Virginia
9
16
253
 Leanell Jones Tight end Long Beach State
10
14
279
 Bill Bowerman Quarterback New Mexico State
11
16
307
 Gary Shugrue Defensive end Villanova
12
16
335
 Mike McCabe Center South Carolina
13
16
363
 Mel Jacobs Wide receiver San Diego State
14
16
391
 Leonard Elston Wide receiver Kentucky State
15
16
419
 Trent Smock Wide receiver Indiana
16
16
447
 Craig McCurdy Linebacker William & Mary
17
16
475
 Jim Meeks Defensive back Boise State.
Source: Pro Football Reference[22]

1977 draft

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Main article: 1977 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1977 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
2
14
42
 Walt Williams Defensive back New Mexico State
3
13
69
 Rick Kane Running back San Jose State
4
12
96
 Luther Blue Wide receiver Iowa State
5
2
114
 Ron Crosby Linebacker Penn State
6
27
166
 Reggie Pinkney Defensive back East Carolina
7
12
179
 Tim Black Linebacker Baylor
8
14
209
 Mark Griffin Tackle North Carolina
9
13
236
 Steve Mathieson Quarterback Florida State
10
12
263
 Gary Anderson Guard Stanford
11
14
293
 Tony Daykin Linebacker Georgia Tech
12
13
320
 Dave Greenwood Guard Iowa State
Source: Pro Football Reference[23]

1978 draft

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Head shot of Al Baker in a Detroit Lions jersey.
Al Baker, pictured here in 2014, was the Lions' second-round selection in the 1978 draft.
Main article: 1978 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1978 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
11
11
 Luther Bradley Defensive back Notre Dame
2
12
40
 Al Baker Defensive end Colorado State
4
10
94
 Bill Fifer Tackle West Texas A&M
4
23
107
 Homer Elias Guard Tennessee State
4
25
109
 Larry Tearry Center Wake Forest
5
11
121
 Amos Fowler Center Southern Miss
5
13
123
 Dan Gray Defensive tackle Rutgers
6
12
150
 Dwight Hicks Defensive back Michigan
6
15
153
 Tony Ardizzone Center Northwestern
6
27
165
 Jesse Thompson Wide receiver California
7
11
177
 Bruce Gibson Running back Pacific
8
12
206
 Jim Breech Kicker California
10
12
262
 Fred Arrington Linebacker Purdue
11
11
289
 Richard Murray Defensive tackle Oklahoma
12
12
318
 Mark Patterson Defensive back Washington State
Source: Pro Football Reference[24]

1979 draft

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Main article: 1979 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1979 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
10
10
 Keith Dorney Tackle Penn State
2
9
37
 Ken Fantetti Linebacker Wyoming
3
11
67
 Bo Robinson Running back West Texas A&M
4
6
88
 Ulysses Norris Tight end Georgia
4
10
92
 Jon Brooks Linebacker Clemson
5
21
131
 Walt Brown Center Pittsburgh
8
21
213
 John Mohring Linebacker C.W. Post
9
11
231
 Jeff Komlo Quarterback Delaware
11
27
302
 Eddie Cole Linebacker Mississippi
12
10
313
 Bob Forster Center Brown
12
23
326
 Bryan Sweeney Wide receiver Texas A&M–Kingsville
Source: Pro Football Reference[25]

1980 draft

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Billy Sims with one finger up, posing for a picture.
Billy Sims, pictured here in 2010, was selected first overall by the Lions in the 1980 draft.
Main article: 1980 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1980 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
1
1
 Billy Sims Running back Oklahoma
3
1
57
 Tom Turnure Center Washington
3
6
62
 Mike Friede Wide receiver Indiana
4
2
85
 Eric Hipple Quarterback Utah State
5
1
111
 Mark Streeter Defensive back Arizona
5
10
120
 Tommie Ginn Center Arkansas
6
2
140
 Chris Dieterich Tackle NC State
7
1
166
 Eddie Murray Kicker Tulane
9
1
222
 DeWayne Jett Wide receiver Hawaii
9
2
223
 Tom Tuinei Defensive tackle Hawaii
10
2
251
 Donnie Henderson Defensive back Utah State
11
1
278
 Wayne Smith Defensive back Purdue
12
2
307
 Ray Williams Running back Washington State
Source: Pro Football Reference[26]

1981 draft

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Main article: 1981 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1981 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
16
16
 Mark Nichols Wide receiver San Jose State
2
18
46
 Curtis Green Defensive end Alabama State
3
16
72
 Don Greco Guard Western Illinois
4
16
99
 Tracy Porter Wide receiver LSU
5
18
129
 Larry Lee Guard UCLA
6
17
155
 Sam Johnson Defensive back Maryland
7
16
182
 Lee Spivey Tackle SMU
8
18
211
 Bob Niziolek Tight end Colorado
9
17
238
 Hugh Jernigan Defensive back Arkansas
9
19
240
 David Martin Defensive back Villanova
10
16
264
 Andy Cannavino Linebacker Michigan
11
18
294
 Willie Jackson Defensive back Mississippi State
Source: Pro Football Reference[27]

1982 draft

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Main article: 1982 NFL draft

Supplemental draft pick

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Detroit Lions' selections in the 1982 supplemental draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
9
—
—
 Kevin Robinson Defensive back North Carolina A&T

Annual draft picks

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Detroit Lions' selections in the 1982 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
15
15
 Jimmy Williams Linebacker Nebraska
2
15
42
 Bobby Watkins Defensive back Texas State
3
14
69
 Steve Doig Linebacker New Hampshire
4
13
96
 Bruce McNorton Defensive back Georgetown (KY)
5
16
127
 William Graham Defensive back Texas
6
15
154
 Mike Machurek Quarterback Idaho State
7
8
175
 Phil Bates Running back Nebraska
7
20
187
 Victor Simmons Wide receiver Oregon State
8
13
208
 Martin Moss Defensive end UCLA
9
8
231
 Dan Wagoner Defensive back Kansas
10
15
266
 Roosevelt Barnes Linebacker Purdue
11
13
292
 Edward Lee Wide receiver South Carolina State
12
13
319
 Ricky Porter Running back Slippery Rock
12
20
326
 Rob Rubick Tight end Grand Valley State
Source: Pro Football Reference[28]

1983 draft

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Main article: 1983 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1983 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
13
13
 James Jones Fullback Florida
2
12
40
 Rich Strenger Tackle Michigan
3
11
67
 Mike Cofer Linebacker Tennessee
4
10
94
 August Curley Linebacker USC
5
3
115
 Demetrious Johnson Defensive back Missouri
5
9
121
 Steve Mott Center Alabama
6
14
154
 Todd Brown Wide receiver Nebraska
7
13
181
 Mike Black Punter Arizona State
8
12
208
 Bill Stapleton Defensive back Washington
9 Forfeited due to the selection of Kevin Robinson in the 1982 supplemental draft.[14]
10
10
261
 Dave Laube Guard Penn State
11
8
287
 Ben Tate Running back North Carolina Central
12
14
321
 Jim Lane Center Idaho State
Source: Pro Football Reference[29]

1984 draft

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Main article: 1984 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1984 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
20
20
 David Lewis Tight end California
2
19
47
 Pete Mandley Wide receiver Northern Arizona
3
6
62
 Eric Williams Defensive end Washington State
3
18
74
 Ernest Anderson Running back Oklahoma State
3
19
75
 Steve Baack Nose tackle Oregon
4
22
106
 Dave D'Addio Running back Maryland
6
20
160
 John Witkowski Quarterback Columbia
7
10
178
 Jimmie Carter Linebacker New Mexico
7
19
187
 Renwick Atkins Tackle Kansas
8
18
214
 David Jones Guard Texas
9
22
246
 Rich Hollins Wide receiver West Virginia
10
7
259
 William Frizzell Defensive back North Carolina Central
10
21
273
 James Thaxton Defensive back Louisiana Tech
11
20
300
 Mike Saxon Punter San Diego State
12
19
327
 Glenn Streno Center Tennessee
Source: Pro Football Reference[30]

1984 NFL supplemental draft

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Main article: 1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players
Detroit Lions' draft selections in the 1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] Pro team
1
20
20
 Al Williams Wide receiver Oklahoma Outlaws
2
19
47
 George Jamison Linebacker Philadelphia Stars
3
18
74
 Doug Hollie Defensive end Pittsburgh Maulers
Source: Pro Football Reference,[30] Pro Football Hall of Fame[31]

1985 draft

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Lomas Brown in a Detroit Lions uniform with his hands up, ready to make contact.
Lomas Brown was the Lions' first-round selection in the 1985 draft.
Main article: 1985 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1985 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
6
6
 Lomas Brown Tackle Florida
2
6
34
 Kevin Glover Center Maryland
3
6
62
 James Johnson Linebacker San Diego State
4
6
90
 Kevin Hancock Linebacker Baylor
5
6
118
 Joe McIntosh Running back NC State
6
6
146
 Stan Short Guard Penn State
7
6
174
 Tony Staten Defensive back Angelo State
8
6
202
 Scott Caldwell Running back Texas–Arlington
9
6
230
 June James Linebacker Texas
10
6
258
 Clayton Beauford Wide receiver Auburn
11
6
286
 Kevin Harris Defensive back Georgia
12
6
314
 Mike Weaver Guard Georgia
Source: Pro Football Reference[32]

1986 draft

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Chuck Long in a suit, smiling, shown from about the waist up and posing for pictures.
Chuck Long, pictured here in 2015, was the Lions' first-round selection in the 1986 draft.
Main article: 1986 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1986 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
12
12
 Chuck Long Quarterback Iowa
2
2
29
 Garry James Running back LSU
3
14
69
 Joe Milinichik Guard NC State
4
10
92
 Devon Mitchell Defensive back Iowa
5
9
119
 Oscar Smith Running back Nicholls State
8
11
205
 Allyn Griffin Wide receiver Wyoming
9
10
231
 Lyle Pickens Defensive back Colorado
10
9
258
 Tracy Johnson Linebacker Morningside
11
13
290
 Leland Melvin Wide receiver Richmond
12
12
317
 Allan Durden Defensive back Arizona
Source: Pro Football Reference[33]

1987 draft

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Main article: 1987 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1987 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
7
7
 Reggie Rogers Defensive end Washington
3
7
63
 Jerry Ball Nose tackle SMU
4
8
92
 Garland Rivers Defensive back Michigan
6
8
148
 Danny Lockett Linebacker Arizona
7
7
175
 Dan Saleaumua Defensive tackle Arizona State
8
8
203
 Dennis Gibson Linebacker Iowa State
9
7
230
 Rick Calhoun Running back Cal State Fullerton
10
8
259
 Ray Brown Wide receiver South Carolina
11
7
286
 Brian Siverling Tight end Penn State
12
8
315
 Gary Lee Wide receiver Georgia Tech
Source: Pro Football Reference[34]

1988 draft

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Chris Spielman in a red suit standing a podium.
Chris Spielman, pictured here in 2023, was one of the Lions' second-round selections in the 1988 draft.
Main article: 1988 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1988 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
3
3
 Bennie Blades Defensive back Miami (FL)
2
2
29
 Chris Spielman Linebacker Ohio State
2
5
32
 Pat Carter Tight end Florida State
3
3
58
 Ray Roundtree Wide receiver Penn State
4
3
85
 William White Defensive back Ohio State
5
2
111
 Eric Andolsek Guard LSU
6
5
142
 Carl Painter Running back Hampton
7
4
169
 Jeff James Wide receiver Stanford
8
3
196
 Gary Hadd Defensive tackle Minnesota
9
2
223
 Kip Corrington Defensive back Texas A&M
9
13
234
 Todd Irvin Tackle Mississippi
10
5
254
 Paco Craig Wide receiver UCLA
11
4
281
 Danny McCoin Quarterback Cincinnati
Source: Pro Football Reference[35]

1989 draft

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Barry Sanders sitting at a table.
Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders, pictured here in 2019, was the Lions' first-round selection in the 1989 draft.
Main article: 1989 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1989 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
3
3
 Barry Sanders † Running back Oklahoma State
2
2
30
 John Ford Wide receiver Virginia
3
3
59
 Mike Utley Guard Washington State
4
2
86
 Ray Crockett Defensive back Baylor
5
3
115
 Lawrence Pete Nose tackle Nebraska
6
2
141
 Rodney Peete Quarterback USC
7
3
170
 Jerry Woods Defensive back Northern Michigan
8
2
197
 Chris Parker Defensive tackle West Virginia
9
3
226
 Derek MacCready Defensive end Ohio State
10
2
253
 Jason Phillips Wide receiver Houston
11
3
282
 Keith Karpinski Linebacker Penn State
12
2
309
 James Cribbs Defensive end Memphis
Source: Pro Football Reference[36]

1990 draft

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Andre Ware standing a podium in a grey suit. The podium reads "Characters Counts In Iowa".
Andre Ware, pictured here in 2012, was the Lions' first-round selection in the 1990 draft.
Main article: 1990 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1990 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
7
7
 Andre Ware Quarterback Houston
2
10
35
 Dan Owens Defensive end USC
3
9
62
 Marc Spindler Defensive end Pittsburgh
4
9
90
 Rob Hinckley Linebacker Stanford
4
24
105
 Chris Oldham Defensive back Oregon
5
9
118
 Jeff Campbell Wide receiver Colorado
6
10
147
 Maurice Henry Linebacker Kansas State
7
9
174
 Tracy Hayworth Linebacker Tennessee
8
1
194
 Willie Green Wide receiver Mississippi
8
10
203
 Roman Fortin Center San Diego State
9
9
229
 Jack Linn Tackle West Virginia
10
10
258
 Bill Miller Wide receiver Illinois State
11
9
285
 Reginald Warnsley Running back Southern Miss
12
9
313
 Robert Claiborne Wide receiver San Diego State
Source: Pro Football Reference[37]

1991 draft

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Main article: 1991 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1991 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
10
10
 Herman Moore Wide receiver Virginia
3
3
58
 Reggie Barrett Wide receiver Texas-El Paso
4
8
91
 Kevin Scott Defensive back Stanford
5
7
118
 Scott Conover Tackle Purdue
6
12
151
 Richie Andrews Kicker Florida State
7
11
178
 Franklin Thomas Tight end Grambling State
8
10
205
 Cedric Jackson Running back TCU
9
8
231
 Darryl Milburn Defensive end Grambling State
11
7
285
 Slip Watkins Kick returner LSU
12
12
318
 Zeno Alexander Linebacker Arizona
Source: Pro Football Reference[38]

1992 draft

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Jason Hanson pictures from the waist up in a Detroit Lions jersey and hat.
Jason Hanson was one of the Lions' second-round selections in the 1992 draft.
Main article: 1992 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1992 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
26
26
 Robert Porcher Defensive end South Carolina State
2
25
53
 Tracy Scroggins Defensive end Tulsa
2
28
56
 Jason Hanson Kicker Washington State
3
25
81
 Thomas McLemore Tight end Southern
6
5
145
 Larry Tharpe Tackle Tennessee State
8
25
221
 Willie Clay Defensive back Georgia Tech
11
26
306
 Ed Tillison Fullback Northwest Missouri State
Source: Pro Football Reference[39]

1993 draft

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Main article: 1993 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1993 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
2
4
33
 Ryan McNeil Defensive back Miami (FL)
3
6
62
 Antonio London Linebacker Alabama
3
12
68
 Mike Compton Guard West Virginia
6
7
147
 Greg Jeffries Defensive back Virginia
7
6
174
 Ty Hallock Running back Michigan State
8
5
201
 Kevin Miniefield Defensive back Arizona State
Source: Pro Football Reference[40]

1994 draft

[edit]
Van Malone from about the chest up in front of a microphone.
Van Malone, pictured here in 2022, was the Lions' second-round selection in the 1994 draft.
Main article: 1994 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1994 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
21
21
 Johnnie Morton Wide receiver USC
2
28
57
 Van Malone Defensive back Texas
3
28
93
 Shane Bonham Defensive tackle Tennessee
4
21
124
 Vaughn Bryant Defensive back Stanford
5
23
154
 Tony Semple Guard Memphis
6
22
183
 Jocelyn Borgella Defensive back Cincinnati
7
21
215
 Tom Beer Linebacker Saginaw Valley State
Source: Pro Football Reference[41]

1995 draft

[edit]
Main article: 1995 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1995 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
20
20
 Luther Elliss Defensive tackle Utah
3
6
70
 David Sloan Tight end New Mexico
5
7
141
 Stephen Boyd Linebacker Boston College
5
22
156
 Kez McCorvey Wide receiver Florida State
5
29
163
 Ronald Cherry Tackle McNeese State
6
15
186
 Kevin Hickman Tight end Navy
6
21
192
 Cory Schlesinger Fullback Nebraska
7
20
228
 Hessley Hempstead Guard Kansas
Source: Pro Football Reference[42]

1996 draft

[edit]
Jeff Hartings from the shoulders up in an orange shirt and a hat that says "USS BUFFALO SSN-715".
Jeff Hartings was one of the Lions' first-round selections in the 1996 draft.
Main article: 1996 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1996 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
17
17
 Reggie Brown Linebacker Texas A&M
1
23
23
 Jeff Hartings Center Penn State
3
15
76
 Ryan Stewart Defensive back Georgia Tech
4
34
129
 Brad Ford Defensive back Alabama
5
26
158
 Kerwin Waldroup Defensive end Central State
Source: Pro Football Reference[43]

1997 draft

[edit]
Main article: 1997 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1997 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
5
5
 Bryant Westbrook Defensive back Texas
2
5
35
 Juan Roque Tackle Arizona State
2
24
54
 Kevin Abrams Defensive back Syracuse
4
34
130
 Matt Russell Linebacker Colorado
5
5
135
 Pete Chryplewicz Tight end Notre Dame
5
31
161
 Duane Ashman Defensive end Virginia
6
5
168
 Tony Ramirez Tackle Northern Colorado
7
5
206
 Terry Battle Running back Arizona State
7
31
232
 Marcus Harris Wide receiver Wyoming
7
38
239
 Richard Jordan Linebacker Missouri Southern
Source: Pro Football Reference[44]

1998 draft

[edit]
Charlie Batch from about the chest up smiling.
Charlie Batch, pictured here in 2021, was one of the Lions' second-round selections in the 1998 draft.
Main article: 1998 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1998 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
20
20
 Terry Fair Defensive back Tennessee
2
20
50
 Germane Crowell Wide receiver Virginia
2
30
60
 Charlie Batch Quarterback Eastern Michigan
6
32
185
 Jamaal Alexander Defensive back Southern Miss
7
18
207
 Chris Liwienski Guard Indiana
Source: Pro Football Reference[45]

1999 draft

[edit]
Main article: 1999 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 1999 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
9
9
 Chris Claiborne Linebacker USC
1
27
27
 Aaron Gibson Tackle Wisconsin
3
9
70
 Jared DeVries Defensive end Iowa
4
8
103
 Sedrick Irvin Running back Michigan State
5
4
137
 Tyree Talton Defensive back Northern Iowa
6
8
177
 Clint Kriewaldt Linebacker Wisconsin–Stevens Point
7
9
215
 Mike Pringley Defensive end North Carolina
Source: Pro Football Reference[46]

2000 draft

[edit]
Reuben Droughns from about the chest up smiling.
Reuben Droughns, pictured here in 2021, was the Lions' third-round selection in the 2000 draft.
Main article: 2000 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2000 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
20
20
 Stockar McDougle Tackle Oklahoma
2
19
50
 Barrett Green Linebacker West Virginia
3
19
81
 Reuben Droughns Running back Oregon
5
16
145
 Todd Franz Defensive back Tulsa
6
15
181
 Quinton Reese Defensive end Auburn
7
47
253
 Alfonso Boone Defensive tackle Mt. San Antonio
Source: Pro Football Reference[47]

2001 draft

[edit]
Dominic Raiola in a Detroit Lions uniform smiling, revealing his mouth guard.
Dominic Raiola was one of the Lions' second-round selections in the 2001 draft.
Main article: 2001 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2001 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
18
18
 Jeff Backus Tackle Michigan
2
19
50
 Dominic Raiola Center Nebraska
2
30
61
 Shaun Rogers Defensive tackle Texas
5
17
148
 Scotty Anderson Wide receiver Grambling State
5
18
149
 Mike McMahon Quarterback Rutgers
6
10
173
 Jason Glenn Linebacker Texas A&M
Source: Pro Football Reference[48]

2002 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2002 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2002 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
3
3
 Joey Harrington Quarterback Oregon
2
3
35
 Kalimba Edwards Defensive end South Carolina
3
3
68
 André Goodman Defensive back South Carolina
4
36
134
 Johnathan Taylor Linebacker Montana State
5
3
138
 John Owens Tight end Notre Dame
6
3
175
 Chris Cash Defensive back USC
7
3
214
 Luke Staley Running back BYU
7
42
252
 Matt Murphy Tight end Maryland
7
48
259
 Victor Rogers Tackle Colorado
Source: Pro Football Reference[49]

2003 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2003 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2003 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
2
2
 Charles Rogers Wide receiver Michigan State
2
2
34
 Boss Bailey Linebacker Georgia
3
2
66
 Cory Redding Defensive end Texas
4
2
99
 Artose Pinner Running back Kentucky
5
2
137
 Terrence Holt Defensive back NC State
5
9
144
 James Davis Linebacker West Virginia
6
2
175
 David Kircus Wide receiver Grand Valley State
7
2
216
 Ben Johnson Tackle Wisconsin
7
6
220
 Blue Adams Defensive back Cincinnati
7
22
236
 Brandon Drumm Running back Colorado
7
46
260
 Travis Anglin Wide receiver Memphis
Source: Pro Football Reference[50]

2004 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2004 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2004 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
7
7
 Roy Williams Wide receiver Texas
1
30
30
 Kevin Jones Running back Virginia Tech
2
5
37
 Teddy Lehman Linebacker Oklahoma
3
10
73
 Keith Smith Defensive back McNeese State
5
8
140
 Alex Lewis Linebacker Wisconsin
6
7
172
 Kelly Butler Tackle Purdue
Source: Pro Football Reference[51]

2005 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2005 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2005 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
10
10
 Mike Williams Wide receiver USC
2
5
37
 Shaun Cody Defensive tackle USC
3
8
72
 Stanley Wilson Defensive back Stanford
5
9
145
 Dan Orlovsky Quarterback UConn
6
10
184
 Bill Swancutt Defensive end Oregon State
6
32
206
 Johnathan Goddard Defensive end Marshall
Source: Pro Football Reference[52]

2006 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2006 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2006 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
9
9
 Ernie Sims Linebacker Florida State
2
8
40
 Daniel Bullocks Defensive back Nebraska
3
10
74
 Brian Calhoun Running back Wisconsin
5
8
141
 Jonathan Scott Tackle Texas
6
10
179
 Dee McCann Defensive back West Virginia
7
9
217
 Fred Matua Guard USC
7
39
247
 Anthony Cannon Linebacker Tulane
Source: Pro Football Reference[53]

2007 draft

[edit]
Calvin Johnson on an NFL field in a Detroit Lions jersey and helmet.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson was drafted second overall in the 2007 draft.
Main article: 2007 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2007 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
2
2
 Calvin Johnson † Wide receiver Georgia Tech
2
11
43
 Drew Stanton Quarterback Michigan State
2
26
58
 Ikaika Alama-Francis Defensive end Hawaii
2
29
61
 Gerald Alexander Defensive back Boise State.
4
6
105
 A. J. Davis Defensive back NC State
4
18
117
 Manny Ramirez Guard Texas Tech
5
21
158
 Johnny Baldwin Linebacker Arkansas–Monticello
7
45
255
 Ramzee Robinson Defensive back Alabama
Source: Pro Football Reference[54]

2008 draft

[edit]
Cliff Avril in a full Detroit Lions uniform and helmet running.
Cliff Avril was one of the Lions' third-round selections in the 2008 draft.
Main article: 2008 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2008 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
17
17
 Gosder Cherilus Tackle Boston College
2
14
45
 Jordon Dizon Linebacker Colorado
3
1
64
 Kevin Smith Running back UCF
3
24
87
 Andre Fluellen Defensive tackle Florida State
3
29
92
 Cliff Avril Linebacker Purdue
5
1
136
 Kenneth Moore Wide receiver Wake Forest
5
11
146
 Jerome Felton Fullback Furman
7
9
216
 Landon Cohen Defensive tackle Ohio
7
11
218
 Caleb Campbell Defensive back Army
Source: Pro Football Reference[55]

2009 draft

[edit]
Matthew Stafford throwing a pass in a Detroit Lions uniform.
Matthew Stafford was selected first overall in the 2009 draft.
Main article: 2009 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2009 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
1
1
 Matthew Stafford Quarterback Georgia
1
20
20
 Brandon Pettigrew Tight end Oklahoma State
2
1
33
 Louis Delmas Defensive back Western Michigan
3
12
76
 DeAndre Levy Linebacker Wisconsin
3
18
82
 Derrick Williams Wide receiver Penn State
4
15
115
 Sammie Lee Hill Defensive tackle Stillman
6
19
192
 Aaron Brown Running back TCU
7
19
228
 Lydon Murtha Tackle Nebraska
7
26
235
 Zack Follett Linebacker California
7
46
255
 Dan Gronkowski Tight end Maryland
Source: Pro Football Reference[56]

2010 draft

[edit]
Ndamukong Suh in a Detroit Lions jersey with no helmet, from the waist up.
Ndamukong Suh was selected second overall in the 2010 draft.
Main article: 2010 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2010 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
2
2
 Ndamukong Suh Defensive tackle Nebraska
1
30
30
 Jahvid Best Running back California
3
2
66
 Amari Spievey Defensive back Iowa
4
30
128
 Jason Fox Tackle Miami (FL)
7
6
213
 Willie Young Defensive end NC State
7
48
255
 Tim Toone Wide receiver Weber State
Source: Pro Football Reference[57]

2011 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2011 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2011 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
13
13
 Nick Fairley Defensive tackle Auburn
2
12
44
 Titus Young Wide receiver Boise State.
2
25
57
 Mikel Leshoure Running back Illinois
5
26
157
 Doug Hogue Linebacker Syracuse
7
6
209
 Johnny Culbreath Offensive line South Carolina State
Source: Pro Football Reference[58]

2012 draft

[edit]
Bill Bentley from the side, from about the shoulders up, wearing a Detroit Lions jersey.
Bill Bentley was the Lions' third-round selection in the 2012 draft.
Main article: 2012 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2012 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
23
23
 Riley Reiff Tackle Iowa
2
22
54
 Ryan Broyles Wide receiver Oklahoma
3
22
85
 Bill Bentley Defensive back Louisiana
4
30
125
 Ronnell Lewis Linebacker Oklahoma
5
3
138
 Tahir Whitehead Linebacker Temple
5
13
148
 Chris Greenwood Defensive back Albion
6
26
196
 Jonte Green Defensive back New Mexico State
7
16
223
 Travis Lewis Linebacker Oklahoma
Source: Pro Football Reference[59]

2013 draft

[edit]
Darius Slay from about the chest up in a white shirt and big smile.
Darius Slay was the Lions' second-round selection in the 2013 draft.
Main article: 2013 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2013 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
5
5
 Ezekiel Ansah Defensive end BYU
2
4
36
 Darius Slay Defensive back Mississippi State
3
3
65
 Larry Warford Guard Kentucky
4
35
132
 Devin Taylor Defensive end South Carolina
5
32
165
 Sam Martin Punter Appalachian State
6
3
171
 Corey Fuller Wide receiver Virginia Tech
6
31
199
 Theo Riddick Running back Notre Dame
7
5
211
 Michael Williams Tight end Alabama
7
39
245
 Brandon Hepburn Linebacker Florida A&M
Source: Pro Football Reference[60]

2014 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2014 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2014 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
10
10
 Eric Ebron Tight end North Carolina
2
8
40
 Kyle Van Noy Linebacker BYU
3
12
76
 Travis Swanson Center Arkansas
4
33
133
 Nevin Lawson Defensive back Utah State
4
36
136
 Larry Webster III Defensive end Bloomsburg
5
18
158
 Caraun Reid Defensive tackle Princeton
6
13
189
 T. J. Jones Wide receiver Notre Dame
7
14
229
 Nate Freese Kicker Boston College
Source: Pro Football Reference[61]

2015 draft

[edit]
Ameer Abdullah in a Detroit Lions uniform and helmet. Roughly from the stomach up, not showing his arms.
Ameer Abdullah was the Lions' second-round selection in the 2015 draft.
Main article: 2015 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2015 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
28
28
 Laken Tomlinson Guard Duke
2
22
54
 Ameer Abdullah Running back Nebraska
3
16
80
 Alex Carter Cornerback Stanford
4
14
113
 Gabe Wright Defensive tackle Auburn
5
32
168
 Michael Burton Fullback Rutgers
6
24
200
 Quandre Diggs Cornerback Texas
7
23
240
 Corey Robinson Tackle South Carolina
Source: Pro Football Reference[62]

2016 draft

[edit]
Taylor Decker in a Detroit Lions uniform without the helmet. His face is painted and he's shown from about the thighs up.
Taylor Decker was the Lions' first-round selection in the 2016 draft.
Main article: 2016 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2016 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
16
16
 Taylor Decker Tackle Ohio State
2
15
46
 A'Shawn Robinson Defensive tackle Alabama
3
33
95
 Graham Glasgow Center Michigan
4
13
111
 Miles Killebrew Safety Southern Utah
5
12
151
 Joe Dahl Guard Washington State
5
32
169
 Antwione Williams Linebacker Georgia Southern
6
16
191
 Jake Rudock Quarterback Michigan
6
27
202
 Anthony Zettel Defensive tackle Penn State
6
35
210
 Jimmy Landes Long snapper Baylor
7
15
236
 Dwayne Washington Running back Washington
Source: Pro Football Reference[63]

2017 draft

[edit]
Kenny Golladay in a Detroit Lions uniform from the side. Shown with no helmet and with face paint.
Kenny Golladay was the Lions' third-round selection in the 2017 draft.
Main article: 2017 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2017 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
21
21
 Jarrad Davis Linebacker Florida
2
21
53
 Teez Tabor Cornerback Florida
3
32
96
 Kenny Golladay Wide receiver Northern Illinois
4
18
124
 Jalen Reeves-Maybin Linebacker Tennessee
4
21
127
 Michael Roberts Tight end Toledo
5
21
165
 Jamal Agnew Cornerback San Diego
6
21
205
 Jeremiah Ledbetter Defensive end Arkansas
6
32
215
 Brad Kaaya Quarterback Miami
7
32
250
 Pat O'Connor Defensive end Eastern Michigan
Source: Pro Football Reference[64]

2018 draft

[edit]
Da'Shawn Hand wearing a Detroit Lions jersey and no helmet, viewed from the side.
Da'Shawn Hand was the Lions' fourth-round selection in the 2018 draft.
Main article: 2018 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2018 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
20
20
 Frank Ragnow Center Arkansas
2
11
43
 Kerryon Johnson Running back Auburn
3
18
82
 Tracy Walker Safety Louisiana
4
14
114
 Da'Shawn Hand Defensive end Alabama
5
16
153
 Tyrell Crosby Tackle Oregon
7
19
237
 Nick Bawden Running back San Diego State
Source: Pro Football Reference[65]

2019 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2019 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2019 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
8
8
 T. J. Hockenson Tight end Iowa
2
11
43
 Jahlani Tavai Linebacker Hawaii
3
17
81
 Will Harris Safety Boston College
4
15
117
 Austin Bryant Defensive end Clemson
5
8
146
 Amani Oruwariye Cornerback Penn State
6
11
184
 Travis Fulgham Wide receiver Old Dominion
6
13
186
 Ty Johnson Running back Maryland
7
10
224
 Isaac Nauta Tight end Georgia
7
15
229
 P. J. Johnson Defensive end Arizona
Source: Pro Football Reference[66]

2020 draft

[edit]
Jonah Jackson slightly bent over in full Detroit Lions uniform and helmet.
Jonah Jackson was one of the Lions' third-round selections in the 2020 draft.
Main article: 2020 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2020 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
3
3
 Jeff Okudah Cornerback Ohio State
2
3
35
 D'Andre Swift Running back Georgia
3
3
67
 Julian Okwara Defensive end Notre Dame
3
11
75
 Jonah Jackson Guard Ohio State
4
15
121
 Logan Stenberg Guard Kentucky
5
20
166
 Quintez Cephus Wide receiver Wisconsin
5
26
172
 Jason Huntley Running back New Mexico State
6
18
197
 John Penisini Defensive tackle Utah
7
21
235
 Jashon Cornell Defensive tackle Ohio State
Source: Pro Football Reference[67]

2021 draft

[edit]
Penei Sewell from the waist up in a Detroit Lions jersey with his face painted
Penei Sewell was the Lions' first-round selection in the 2021 draft.
Main article: 2021 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2021 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
7
7
 Penei Sewell Offensive line Oregon
2
9
41
 Levi Onwuzurike Defensive line Washington
3
8
72
 Alim McNeill Defensive tackle NC State
3
37
101
 Ifeatu Melifonwu Defensive back Syracuse
4
7
112
 Amon-Ra St. Brown Wide receiver USC
4
8
113
 Derrick Barnes Defensive end Purdue
7
30
257
 Jermar Jefferson Running back Oregon State
Source: Pro Football Reference[68]

2022 draft

[edit]
Aidan Hutchinson looking up while in a Detroit Lions jersey with his face painted.
Aidan Hutchinson was the Lions' first-round selection and the second overall pick in the 2022 draft.
Main article: 2022 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2022 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
2
2
 Aidan Hutchinson Defensive end Michigan
1
12
12
 Jameson Williams Wide receiver Alabama
2
14
46
 Josh Paschal Defensive end Kentucky
3
33
97
 Kerby Joseph Defensive back Illinois
5
34
177
 James Mitchell Tight end Virginia Tech
6
9
188
 Malcolm Rodriguez Linebacker Oklahoma State
6
38
217
 James Houston Linebacker Jackson State
7
16
237
 Chase Lucas Defensive back Arizona State
Source: Pro Football Reference[69]

2023 draft

[edit]
Brian Branch standing at a podium at the NFL draft.
Brian Branch was one of the Lions' second-round selections in the 2023 draft.
Main article: 2023 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2023 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
12
12
 Jahmyr Gibbs Running back Alabama
1
18
18
 Jack Campbell Linebacker Iowa
2
3
34
 Sam LaPorta Tight end Iowa
2
14
45
 Brian Branch Defensive back Alabama
3
5
68
 Hendon Hooker Quarterback Tennessee
3
33
96
 Brodric Martin Defensive tackle Western Kentucky
5
17
152
 Colby Sorsdal Offensive line William & Mary
7
2
219
 Antoine Green Wide receiver North Carolina
Source: Pro Football Reference[70]

2024 draft

[edit]
Main article: 2024 NFL draft
Detroit Lions' selections in the 2024 NFL draft
Round Pick # Overall Name Position[a] College
1
24
24
 Terrion Arnold Defensive back Alabama
2
29
61
 Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Defensive back Missouri
4
26
126
 Giovanni Manu Tackle UBC
4
32
132
 Sione Vaki Safety Utah
6
13
189
 Mekhi Wingo Defensive tackle LSU
6
34
210
 Christian Mahogany Guard Boston College
Source: Pro Football Reference[71]

Notes

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