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Detroit Lions' NFL draft like getting socks and underwear for Christmas

T.J. Hockenson reacts to being picked by the Lions, and explains why he wore Lion King socks to the draft in Nashville, Tenn. on April 25, 2019. Chris Thomas, Detroit Free Press

The NFL draft is usually like Christmas morning — full of excitement and hope — but this year it felt like the Detroit Lions got underwear and socks.

Right now, we don’t even know if it’s the really good underwear and socks, from a fancy store, or just the functional stuff.

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