The Detroit Lions have won two games in a row, and I can already hear the grumbling of some fans lamenting the loss of a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. And while, yes, the Lions are now far less likely to assume that spot—and potentially grab the best player (or quarterback) in next year’s class, I’m here to tell you that the outlook for Detroit’s 2022 draft capital is still very optimistic.
Let’s take a look at where Detroit’s first five picks in the 2023 NFL Draft stand after 10 weeks of the season.