May 1, 2021
The Lions used their three picks on Day 2 to upgrade their defensive line and secondary.
Detroit first-year general manager Brad Holmes used his lone second-round selection (No. 41 overall) on Washington defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike.
Holmes followed that up by using his first of two third-round selections (No. 72 overall) on fellow defensive lineman Alim McNeill, out of N.C. State. And, to cap off Day 2 for the organization, he selected Syracuse cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu at No. 101 overall.
Let s take a look now at what draft pundits across the country had to say about those three selections.
Overall Day 2 Grade: C+
NFL mock drafts, Day 2: Lions likely to target receiver, defensive help
Updated Apr 30, 2021;
Posted Apr 30, 2021
In a this photo provided by the Detroit Lions, team general manager Brad Holmes is seen on his first day at the Lions football practice facility, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Allen Park, Mich. The Detroit Lions best and perhaps only chance to turn around their franchise is to finally figure out how to hit more than miss on NFL draft picks.(Detroit Lions via AP)AP
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The Detroit Lions passed on a receiver with their first-round pick, opting to select Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell instead. But will they add a much-needed pass-catcher with their second pick? Some draft pick pundits believe so.