Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes walked into the draft room shortly before Friday night turned to Saturday morning and opened with what he says people may think is a cliché.
"We're thrilled again," he said. "Not to sound like a broken record, but we literally are."
One of those reasons is because of No. 97 overall pick, Illinois safety Kerby Joseph. Here are some things to know about the Lions newest defensive back:
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Raw but talented
Joseph started for one year as a defensive player in college football.