While Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made some surprise draft picks along the way, the kind of player he has selected in his three years in Detroit has been remarkably consistent.
Football character is a non-negotiable for the Lions. According to Holmes it’s the ultimate separator between a good players and a great one. This mantra has led most draft experts to rightfully look for “Dan Campbell guys” when pairing a draft prospect to Detroit. So while Holmes has occasionally shocked with the position he’s targeting or how early (or late) he may pick a prospect, the actual player selected has rarely been a surprise.