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Podcast: The Ringer’s Danny Kelly debates ‘safe’ vs. high-upside picks for Lions

The Detroit Lions have a bit of a conundrum on their hands with the second overall pick. Unfortunately for them, there is no clear-cut choice for Detroit—especially if the Jacksonville Jaguars take Aidan Hutchinson, as they are expected to do. Players like Kayvon Thibodeaux, Travon Walker, Malik Willis, and Kyle Hamilton all come with questions, whether they be about character, raw skills, or low level of play in college.

That leaves the Lions with an interesting choice: Do they take a swing on a player with serious concerns but at a high position of value, hoping that their coaching staff straightens out any issues and they get the absolute most out of their pick?