Podcast: Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Draft Recap

John Maakaron and Logan Lamorandier break down the Lions' picks, and review the virtual NFL Draft

John Maakaron | Apr 27, 2020

Now that the Lions' draft class is set, John Maakaron and Logan Lamorandier break down the picks, and review the recently completed virtual draft.

Topics include:

Did Detroit general manager Bob Quinn do enough to leverage the third pick?
What does cornerback Jeff Okudah bring to the table?
How exciting was it for Georgia running back D'Andre Swift to fall to the Lions in the second round?
Why did Detroit select two guards and two running backs in the same draft class?
Did the offensive line improve?
What can LB Julian Okwara bring to the pass rush?
Best/worst draft selections!
Should the Lions organization do some more work from home following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic?

2020 Detroit Lions Draft Class

First round, Pick three - Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah
Second round, Pick three (No. 35 overall) - Georgia RB D’Andre Swift
Third round, Pick three (No. 67 overall) - Notre Dame EDGE Julian Okwara
Third round, Pick 11 (No. 75 overall from Colts) - OSU G Jonah Jackson
Fourth round, Pick 15 (No. 121 overall from Raiders) - Kentucky G Logan Stenberg
Fifth round, Pick 20 (No. 166 overall from Eagles) - Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus
Fifth round, Pick 26 (No. 172 overall from Raiders) - New Mexico State RB Jason Huntley
Sixth round, Pick 18 (No. 197 overall from Colts) - Utah DT John Penisini
Seventh round, Pick 21 (No. 235 overall from Eagles via Patriots) - Ohio State DT Jashon Cornell

WR Quintez Cephus Compared to Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin

Detroit Lions Release Four Players Following 2020 Draft

Published Apr 27, 2020

JOHN MAAKARON

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