The narrative that the Detroit Lions need a home run-hitting back was officially declared dead when Ameer Abdullah's name came out of Chris Spielman's mouth.
Abdullah is the diminutive running back from Nebraska who tortured Big Ten defenses to the tune of 4,438 yards over the past three seasons. Most didn't think he'd last until the 54th pick, and one can only imagine that general manager Martin Mayhew couldn't help himself when Abdullah was still on the board.
Was it the right call? Let's dive in and find out.
Where Does Abdullah Fit?