According to ESPN, the Detroit Lions could be holding the second overall pick next April. Per their projection model, the Los Angeles Rams (currently 3-9) are projected to finish with the second-worst record in the NFL, only behind the Houston Texans (1-10-1). Of course, the Lions own the Rams’ first round as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Matthew Stafford to the Rams and Jared Goff to Detroit.
Here’s how ESPN’s model works:
Every week during the season, the FPI projects the draft order by simulating the remainder of the season 10,000 times.