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Lions Reportedly Send Seven Staffers to Oregon Pro Day

Is Kavyon Thibodeaux a game-changer?

John Maakaron

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The Detroit Lions are in search of a game-changer with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 

The Oregon Ducks football program conducted their pro day workouts on Friday, and many teams sent a large contingent to view defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, including the Lions. 

According to Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy, all 32 teams were represented, with the Lions reportedly sending seven staffers, including general manager Brad Holmes to observe Thibodeaux and Verone McKinley. 

At the recent owners meetings, Holmes explained if the team were to select in the present, they could hand in their card and be quite comfortable. 

“We want a game-changer at that pick," Holmes explained to a small group of reporters. "So whatever position that is, again, we’re comfortable at multiple positions. If the draft was today, we could turn in that card and sleep good at night. But at the end of the day, we’re looking for that game-changer."

Defensive linemen Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan, Jermaine Johnson of Florida State, safety Kyle Hamilton of Notre Dame, quarterback Malik Willis of Liberty, Travon Walker of Georgia and Thibodeaux are the likely candidates for the Lions to select with the No. 2 overall pick. 

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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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