The Detroit Lions entered the 2024 NFL Draft with a clear mission: fortify the secondary and keep building the kind of rugged, versatile depth that has defined Brad Holmes’ roster philosophy.
Without the need for headline-grabbing trades or splashy offensive additions, Detroit went to work filling long-term needs with calculated swings -- from investing back-to-back picks at corner to unearthing unique, high-upside athletes deep into Day 3.
Now, with more than a full season’s worth of returns trickling in, it’s time to take stock of how this class is shaping the Lions’ future.
Round 1, Pick 24 – CB Terrion Arnold (Alabama)
Detroit’s top selection entered the league with high expectations, and while his early career has featured some ups and downs, Arnold has flashed the instincts and physicality that made him a first-rounder.