The Detroit Lions added two explosive offensive weapons early in the draft this year with first-round pick (12th overall) RB Jahmyr Gibbs and second-round pick (34th overall) TE Sam LaPorta.
While rookie expectations should always be somewhat tempered, the Lions staff has already said several times that they believe both of these players are capable of making an early impact in their young NFL careers.
“One of the reasons why we drafted LaPorta (was) because we think he can handle a lot,” coach Dan Campbell said last week. “We think he’s got versatility. Physically, he can do a little bit of everything, but also mentally, he’s pretty sharp for a rookie.