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How the Lions Can Earn No. 1 Pick in 2022 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions have at least guaranteed themselves a top-two pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

John Maakaron

The Detroit Lions cannot fall below the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 

With their 51-29 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit's front office can now hone in even more on the top draft prospects that could come in and immediately aid in in the retooling process. 

Despite the long odds, there is still a pathway for general manager Brad Holmes and Co. to secure the top pick in the draft. 

The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Indianapolis Colts next weekend in their season finale. 

It would require an upset, but if the Jaguars somehow found a way to defeat the Colts and the Lions lose to the Packers in their home finale, Detroit would finish the season with the worst record in the National Football League. 

Remember, though, the Packers have nothing to play for following their Week 17 victory over the Vikings. 

With the win, Aaron Rodgers and Co. locked up the No. 1 seed in the NFC. It is feasible the Packers will rest several players. So, it is not a foregone conclusion that Detroit will finish the season with only two victories. 

But, the best-case scenario is for the Lions to lose out and finish 2021 with a 2-14-1 record. 

Back in 2010, which was the last time the Lions held the No. 2 pick, Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was the selection. 

Current NFL Draft order:

  1. Jaguars: 2-14
  2. Lions: 2-13-1
  3. Texans: 4-12
  4. Jets: 4-12
  5. Giants: 4-12
  6. Panthers: 5-11
  7. Seahawks: 6-10
  8. Bears: 6-10
  9. Washington: 6-10
  10. Falcons: 7-9
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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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