With the choice of a potential franchise quarterback or any defensive prospect in the class, the Lions opted to take who they felt is the best offensive lineman in the draft and selected Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell.
The selection of Sewell strengthens what is generally viewed as Detroit's best unit, where he projects as the starter at right tackle.
The Lions opted to take Sewell over Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, reaffirming the franchise's commitment to Jared Goff, whom the team acquired in last month's trade that sent Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams.