Fresh off yet another NFL draft, the Detroit Lions are riding high off the potential of some of their newest players. Rookies like cornerback Jeff Okudah, running back D’Andre Swift, defensive end Julian Okwara, and guard Jonah Jackson are easy to get excited about.
But for the Lions’ previous draft class, the bloom is certainly off the rose. We were all similarly excited about Detroit’s set of 2019 rookies. But following a disappointing 3-12-1 season, their impact was less than ideal. Still, a strong sophomore campaign from this bunch could catapult the Lions from divisional basement dwellers to NFC North contenders.