Amani Oruwariye was by far the Lions’ most popular pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. A prospect many believed could go as early as Day 2 in the draft, Oruwariye was not only considered great value in the fifth round, but he filled a huge need for a team that had been seeking cornerback depth beyond Darius Slay for years.
Of course, expecting much out of a rookie fifth-round cornerback in their first season is asking too much. But after a somewhat promising performance in a limited role in 2019, could Oruwariye’s potentially grow into a full-time starter?