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Ranking the Lions’ biggest needs heading into Day 2 of the draft

The Detroit Lions put an emphatic checkmark on their roster with the selection of Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson with the eight overall pick on Thursday night. There’s no reason to think they have any need to focus on tight ends for the rest of the draft, and there are other positions waiting to be bolstered as we head into Day 2. Here’s how they stack up:

1. Cornerback

A lot of people have overlooked the position, but the Lions are desperate for help at cornerback, They’re a Darius Slay injury away from having a disastrous secondary.