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The Lions took part in the first NFL draft of college football players in 1936 and have participated in every NFL draft since. [6] [7] With the eighth pick of the first round of the 1936 draft, Sid Wagner, a guard from Michigan State University, became the Lions' first draft selection. [2]
The system was abolished prior to the 1959 NFL draft, as all twelve teams in the league at the time had received a bonus choice. [25] [26] Since the first draft, the Lions have selected 92 players in the first round. The team's first-round pick in the inaugural NFL draft was Sid Wagner, a guard from Michigan State; he was the 8th overall selection.
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 ]
NFL draft: 2005 / round: 1 / pick: 10: Career history Detroit Lions (2005–2006) Oakland Raiders ; Tennessee Titans ; Seattle Seahawks (2010–2011) Toronto Argonauts * * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
The Detroit Lions, an American football team in the National Football League (NFL), have taken part in every NFL draft since it began in 1936. The purpose of the draft is to provide a venue for NFL teams to secure the rights to eligible persons, typically college football players, to help form and maintain a roster. The Lions have selected ...
The Detroit Lions have a lot of options with their first round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Here are 50 mock drafts predicting what Detroit might do. Detroit Lions NFL mock draft roundup ...
Detroit Lions: G 1960 7 6 78 Lonnie Dennis: Pittsburgh Steelers: G 10 6 114 John Kapele: Pittsburgh Steelers: DE 1962 19 2 146 Kent Horne: Oakland Raiders: T 11 12 152 Kent Horne: Philadelphia Eagles: T 1963 17 12 236 Gene Frantz: Detroit Lions: B 1964 21 8 168 Alan Robinson: San Diego Chargers: B 16 6 216 Alan Robinson: Detroit Lions: B 1966 ...
Ameer Abdullah (born June 13, 1993) is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. [1]