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Detroit Lions: Receiver is a need, but not at seventh overall

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports)

The Detroit Lions are preparing themselves for the draft. However, Brad Holmes needs to think long and hard before taking a receiver at number seven.

We are in the final few weeks before the 2021 NFL draft commences on Thursday, April 29th. It is merely a stone’s throw away at this point. While much can be debated between now and the draft, the biggest thing fans need to remember is that this is the starting point of the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell era.