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Detroit Lions to host Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux for an NFL Draft top-30 visit

The Detroit Lions want to see more of Oregon’s edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux.

After showing up en masse to his pro day last week—and even spending some time off to the side to talk to the projected top-10 pick—the Lions will reportedly host Thibodeaux for a “top-30” visit next week, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Thibodeaux has also met with a couple other teams with high picks (Texans at 3 and Eagles at 15/18).

The Lions have already done a lot of homework on Thibodeaux. In addition to their contingent of staff at the pro day last week, Lions general manager Brad Holmes also attended the Oregon vs.