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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]
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 team's first-round pick in the inaugural NFL draft was Sid Wagner, a guard from Michigan State; he was the 8th overall selection. [14] [27] The Lions have held the first overall pick four times and selected Frank Sinkwich in 1943, Leon Hart in 1950, Billy Sims in 1980, and Matthew Stafford in 2009. [28]
Detroit Lions draft history – overview of every draft the team has participated in since the inaugural draft in 1936. [10] Detroit Lions draft picks (1936–1969) – a list of every draft selection by the team from 1936 to 1969. [10] Detroit Lions draft picks (1970–present) – a list of every draft selection by the team from 1970 to the ...
The Detroit Lions chose Owens in the first round (nineteenth overall) in the 1970 NFL draft, and he signed in June. [4] He played for the Lions for five seasons, from 1970 to 1974, and struggled with injuries. In his rookie year, he had a severely separated shoulder that kept him out of the season's first half. [5]
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Draft picks are tradable and players or other picks can be acquired with them. [9] In 1936, the Lions took part in the first NFL draft of college football players. [10] [11] With the eighth pick of the first round of that draft, Sid Wagner, a guard out of Michigan State University, became the Lions' first draft selection. [2]