Despite picking in the top 10 in 12 of the past 20 years, the Detroit Lions have only had one rookie of the year over that span. Ndamukong Suh won defensive rookie of the year back in 2010. Before that, we’re talking Barry Sanders and Billy Sims. In other words, Rookie of the Year winners have been few and far between in Detroit.
But if you have any faith in Vegas odds, that could turn around this year. According to BetOnline.ag, both of the Lions’ first two picks in the 2020 NFL Draft have top-five odds to come away with the post-season honors.