Detroit Lions Just Stole The Draft In The 6th Round

[@David-jd5lp]

Don’t forget that guy from the CFL we signed earlier. He might be a real stud.

[@nickluba8178]

I think Betts has legit potential in the league, and his style fits the lions hard nosed, gritty squad

[@mikegaron9440]

Betts will start opposite Hutch for sure!

[@nickluba8178]

@@mikegaron9440 exactly what they needed! Hutch needed a bash brother

[@detroitlionspistonstigersr6735]

Yeah...."might" every player MIGHT be a stud

[@freeinallthings]

Time will tell

[@jerodjones6846]

Love the Christian Mohagony pick in the 6th round. The fact that BH said he has "some dirtbag in him" is all I need to know that he will fit well on the Lions. Nasty in the trenches is what I like as a Lions fan. This team is built in the trenches

[@softjones3128]

Apparantly CM does not like defensive players lol

[@matthewmalek2434]

He is from Jersey. That is all I had to hear

[@michaelotten2724]

I love the fact that football minds are building a championship caliber football team in detroit‼️🦁

[@trentsmith6934]

Mahogany looks like a beast on tape, fast with great motor!

[@Brunzy1970]

He is a guy like Hutchinson, unlimited motor!

[@michaelotten2724]

Don't judge me in April, judge me in November. Quote by Brad Holmes.

[@john172867]

So true!

[@matthewmalek2434]

Exactly. He has the same attitude the Rams do but is just much more animated and talkative than their front office which fans love

[@thenickfoxx]

Honestly Mohagany with that high RAS and shorter stature reminds me of Jason Kelce. Jason was taken in the 6th round too because of his size.

[@brianblock788]

After filling needs in the secondary, Holmes and DC was looking for athletic freaks to develop in position groups for the future. It is a luxury now.

[@williamliss7129]

I agree, like the year Joe Dumars drafted Darko M. He knew he already had starters like T. Prince. I just hope the 2 Corners don't get hurt soon or......

[@john172867]

Absolutely. I'm hoping more plays are called with the corners rushing the opposing QB to throw them off.

[@sparty94]

giovanni manu played american football at university of britsh columbia. he started 39 games in college, 33 at left tackle and 6 at left guard.

[@stevep-he8ct]

he looks slow maybe he can get quicker feet

[@jongraham4858]

⁠​⁠@@stevep-he8ctlooks slow? He ran a 4.96 40 at 6’8” 352 lbs that is ridiculous for a dude that size.

[@stevep-he8ct]

@@jongraham4858 im talking feet not full body speed

[@teddcoleman8736]

We have great OL coaches and players that should help him develop this guy could be a beast down the road One Pride Let's Go Lions

[@HARPO1ME]

@@stevep-he8ct We have good coaches and staff top to bottom.. Many young players play like they have been in the league much longer then they have . The record really shows the past season and a half .They sure got close last year .Reminded me of the young red wings team just before they learned to win stanley cups .The Lions future is promising for a long time..

[@kevinc764]

The rotation of fresh talent will wear teams down late in games

[@Harpazoed]

Chris. You’re right. C M is a Dawg BigTime. I really wanted a Edge but other than that Brad killed it. This guy out ran Joe Alt in the 40 and weighs 25 pounds more.

[@brandonbaty2291]

Can I ask why you really wanted an Edge? I don’t understand this opinion from some Lions fans. We have a lot of solid Edge rushers and depth pieces. Our pass rush struggled last year because we didnt have anyone other than Hutch and Alim who teams had to double and triple team. We signed Reader who commands doubles on EVERY snap (and was the biggest reason Trey Hendrickson got 17.5 sacks last year). Plus, having better DBs makes it so opposing QBs cant just let it off to wide open receivers (coverage sacks are going to happen a lot more frequently). James Houston was a BEAST in his rookie year and was injured all of last year. Davenport is a proven edge rusher with versatility when healthy and we aren’t relying on him for every snap. We picked up the best defensive player in the entire CFL to see how HIS game translates. This particular draft didn’t have very good edge prospects out of the top 3 and there was very little chance that ANY edge player we drafted (barring Latu, Verse, or Dallas Turner) were going to immediately be better than who we already have on the team. So what was the major hard-on some fans who were freaking out and claiming Brad Holmes “blew the draft” because we didn’t target an edge rusher?? I don’t get it. Please someone explain it to me. The opinion makes zero sense to me.

[@marc-antonypreston6796]

You're right, Brandon, you're right.

[@bigmike3007]

@@brandonbaty2291it’s just that never satisfied mentality with them lol it really is the same thing I want an edge I want this I want that I want those! Not even seeing the signings in free agency before the draft all they do is listen to what everyone else says and jump on board with it! They don’t know how to think for themselves and it’s very very very very annoying and you want to go off on them but then you try to educate them. You need all phases of the defense to work to get sacks being that there’s not enough super elite guys on the team. They don’t understand that and I’m sure they just look at just numbers only but having a great mix of players coming in fresh alone keeps the wear and tear of those that get injured down some while still being able to pressure the qb. I like an appreciate what was done and I’m just waiting to see how they can come together it looks like a more well rounded team that I have ever seen and there’s still players that can get picked up camp or preseason hasn’t begun yet and soon as these new guys start balling they will swear they were happy with the picks then as they are now! They so used to being bottom feeders that winning makes them even more incompetent

[@Markthenarc2]

@@brandonbaty2291it’s people who don’t understand football, can’t wait to see all the coverage sacks our d line is gonna pick up with the lockdown corners, alim davenport reader Houston hutch cominsky people don’t understand we already have the second scariest d line

[@tonyblumenschein7218]

I definitely like that defensive tackle from LSU and we got a couple big guys on the line for offense let's bust some heads go Detroit Lions

[@wpl8275]

The key to Wingo that I can see is that he was injured starting the season but played then got surgery later in the season but still came back to play in their bowl game. He was given the #18 jersey which is like being the team captain. So that dude is a team first player. He could easily have sat out the bowl game and got healthy to get ready for the draft but he didn't. He can be rotational along with McNeal. Those two guys are the penetrators on the DL. Reader and hopefully Martin will be the run stuffers.

[@thomasdonner2495]

You take on LATE PICKS!!! - ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! Big Solid program Schools!!!

[@downtownbrown50]

Manu seems to be who everyone really likes. Him and the guard from BC seem like real steals. But Manu is a real project. Both look like steals. I also liked the tackle from LSU.

[@jrsanches3229]

Good picks , Brad is giving our future draft picks away ... Things can change overnight real fast ... That's is playing with fire ... 60 yrs I've seen a lot and still they are my team

[@chrismorrison52]

We only lost one 3rd round pick next season. we had multiple picks in both the 3rd and 4th round. we're only down one pick next year. Brad absolutely cooked in this draft

[@marktristanviguri7308]

Watched Brad build the Rams. Just who do you think found Aaron Donald, Kupp and Jared Goff? This isn't the clown shows of the previous unqualified GMs. Brad had xtra picks and could potentially collect picks if good players can't be signed. LA rebuild their team in one draft last year mostly form a bunch of low round picks (including Puka) they received when big name vets left for other teams, genius move if you know how to draft, enjoy.

[@1RightTurnClyde]

This is the best draft I've seen with last year's draft very very close. This team is gonna kick some backside. Go Lions!

[@johnbullard9611]

They moved up for football players…. Brad drives that home all the time… football players regardless of position

[@softjones3128]

@user-vs6qe3sq7f Yea but they all don't live for it. Stop trollin

[@DetVen]

@user-vs6qe3sq7f But he’s from British Columbia, thought he played hockey 😆

[@johnbullard9611]

@@softjones3128 ty for that

[@dianayount2122]

Giovanni played college ball in Canada, Trust Brad can evaluate talent from anywhere.

[@sirrichard6685]

Great episode

[@BruceRoberts-rm6ky]

We need to just kick back. And trust in Brad.

[@jonahlange7898]

I totally agree with your summary of the draft. Was hoping to get a WR, but I'm excited to see how they might use Isaiah Williams.

[@MAlan-xm1yf]

Dt Wingo is our new jerry ball

[@rprochowski3930]

Our division will be a war zone....return of the black & blue division. Go Lions...All The Way!

[@mikesoutside]

I think Big Man played college football in Canada, not CFL

[@mamayl8592]

Overall, I like the draft. Obviously Arnold and Rakeshaw make a solid CB room even better and give us guys for the future. Time will tell for our 4th round guys, especially Manu. He's a roll the dice on his measurables. But Mohagony and Wingo are steals. Mohagony has the potential to be a starter in the future. And Wingo, if not a starter, can be situational pass rusher for us. Perhaps it'll allow Paschal and Cominsky to play more outside.

[@Mister8224]

A l l this talk about "steals" & "overreach" & guesses about the prospect's future & durability are just that, guesses. Luck is the biggest factor in the outcome of these draft picks, once youve done your homework, & durability cannot be overstated. You cant develop or be great if youre not on the field.

[@dabbadoo2226]

Hope Matt Million is taking notes

[@ChewinFat]

Don’t sleep on Vaki, he will be a special teams ace for a decade. He’s the definition of a gritty football player who can line up at multiple positions and be a contributor. His selection allows the team to carry one less RB on the active roster that you can use for another position group you may want more depth at and is a good rotational/depth piece at safety. This to me is a team building selection focused on special teams and roster flexibility…..was expecting them to draft a kicker late even though we know Campbell doesn’t like using kickers, at least bring in some younger talent to compete at the position.

[@chrismorrison52]

They need to sign that kid from the Michigan Panthers who's constantly kicking 60 yarders

[@jamesalan1476]

Head scratcher why they passed on safety Jaden Hicks.

[@JJj-xratedgt]

Thx for yr shares!

[@chrismorrison52]

I trust Brad he knows how to find talent, and he always cooks in the later rounds. Detroit got one hell of a scouting department

[@fantasyfootballastrology4219]

Wow Mahogany is tenacious. Here’s to hoping he can be a consummate professional as well. 🥂

[@patrick6313]

This seems like such an easy occupation to evaluate talent and match to our positional needs!

[@updem]

Manu is going to be our starting RT once sewell moves to LT in 25

[@NaughtyGhost777]

Why? I get Sewell played LT in college but he's been a historically good player at RT and has been doing it for 3 years now. Manu plays LT as well and is probably set to take Deckers place when his contract is up

[@sirrichard6685]

I love the udfa wr from Illinois

[@wpl8275]

The only position not really addressed fully is DE. They've got more than enough WR's to work with to find a replacement for Josh Reynolds. But DE is a hole they eventually need to fill. Maybe one of the players they have will fill it. But no guarantee. Even still they have their 1st and 2nd round picks in next year's draft which they can use to fill it if need be.

[@kelman2009]

Vaki could be a strong roster maybe. One slot for depth at safety, RB, WR and special teams??

[@level9954]

love the lions flag, great vid

[@cqtheruler1247]

That kid from Utah was a steal you saying you don’t know if we moved up for a safety or RB when we actually moved up and got both he’s the perfect utility player we have enough depth at both positions he play to use him for injuries in case of both but not effect his fatigue that’s perfect

[@sparty94]

i wonder if the lions are thinking wingo could play an edge role. he's explosive enough and his size is kind of in between, but should be fine.

[@downtownbrown50]

The guy is still a youngster and has room to grow. Just like Alin McNeil he will age like a fine wine and be better in a couple years. 😅

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

Last year Mahogany played 862 snaps at RG - allowed zero sacks and 7 hurries. I see him maybe taking up the slack from losing Jackson's ability to pull and pave a pathway for our RB's - if he makes the team. He needs coaching in NFL-type basics such as footwork. His knock is he's 'only' 6' 3" - which would make him good at pulling - can hide in with the tall guys.

[@mrfunpockets4496]

Where did you get that poster in the background?

[@slickschmidtty3558]

A 32 inch vertical for a 300+ pound man is nuts to me.

[@michiganspencer6920]

The ONLY criticism I have for who the Lions drafted....they really NEEDED to draft a solid Placekicker (should have been the one from Arkansas)!!!

[@virgilgreen3108]

Remember that Tom Brady was picked in round 7 (I think). He is unquestionably the greatest football player of all time! So, there .. 😃👍

[@SeanP7195]

6th, and that’s a once in a lifetime exception.

[@markheidema3699]

Just looking at him with his tat's makes me shiver.

[@Mister8224]

Theres a reason he was there in 6th round. Undersized & who knows how performance will suffer when 30lbs is added. But, in 6th round, that's what you get. Its rare a 6th round guy like that becomes all-pro.

[@Ohdeerhere]

4th round were reaches but i can see the potential. 6th round solidified weak points. everything that happened in the 1st and 2nd round wasn't so much about improving our secondary but rather making sure we had one.

[@KeKuHauPiOx]

How do you go from lost their minds in the 4th to a steal In the 6th headlines in 5 hours lmao

[@sportstalkdetroit]

Just what you said…They lost their minds in the 4th and then nailed the 6th

[@doublea9482]

@@sportstalkdetroitManu, and Vaki are great picks in the 4th…

[@lent7156]

It's to a point, I don't even worry about draft.. Brad Holmes has turn the draft from a need to a plus. Every year team gets better and they never pick who you guys say they should lol.. Couple superbowl and he will be THE GOAT of Gm's all time. This guy is Barry Sanders in a suit

[@matthewmalek2434]

He absolutely took who most Lions fans wanted just didn’t think we could get in Terrion Arnold. And he did in the 6th round do exactly what Lions fans wanted by taking a great Guard to backup this year and DT that will play a lot of reps

[@lent7156]

@@matthewmalek2434 no doubt there, yet I'm talking overall, since he walked in the door.

[@stevep-he8ct]

wingo is 2 inches shorter than tampas kancey but bigger and longer arms

[@SeanP7195]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but had to be a reason he fell so much. In fact, nearly all the IOL fell (except Barton). I think Doctors looked at his X-rays from his injury and got turned off.

[@Beastmode42]

People put too much stock in height for a DT and Guards. A 6' 285lb guy is alot stronger and quicker and lower center of gravity than a 6'3" 300lb guy

[@softjones3128]

I love the Lions so much i'll sit through pointless draft breakdowns. Just sayin I trust them more than YT ;)

[@Tyler-ml6ip]

Dude this makes up for not drafting Beebe

[@jamesfortune243]

It's ironic that Beebe was the eventual compensation to Dallas for the Lions moving up in the first round. I'm still happy with😅 the picks except no kicker. Can they really count on getting the Panther (Jake?).

[@nemesisbreakz]

I had mahogany going round 3 or 4

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

The Lions ranked first in draft value again this year - Holmes says he doesn't draft by positional value. Says he drafts players he likes.

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

I think what he does is he has his list of players he likes for positions he needs. Like he maybe seen a WR he liked but there was a CB who he liked better so he picked the CB. He had a hard time explaining his thought processes. The dude is a genuine football version of Al Einstein.

[@bowenbroock4671]

@@W1se0ldg33zer

[@markheidema3699]

It doesn't matter where you play. If you're good enough for the NFL, they will find you.

[@frankandre4385]

Time will truly tell...but the word " steal " is the most painfully overused word in every draft ! We'll know by the end of this year, who used the word most efficiently...and who is just waiting to use it again next year expecting a different result .

[@mrfunpockets4496]

The Lions Flag

[@ronniesen2522]

The reason mahogany dropped to 6th R is because he needs work on pass protection.

[@mikerichards6311]

🤔👍

[@epsign2010]

"Ennis" is pronounced like "Innis", not like "P*nis"

[@marksmithson1087]

No KICKER once again. I warned the Lions. Good luck!

[@Pait728]

Because the draft was our last possible hope for getting another kicker. What will we do? We're doomed!

[@doublea9482]

@@Pait728😆🤣😂 dude hasn’t heard of Jake Bates.

[@vincentmcshan3388]

Jake will be booming kicks...

[@rlhanks]

@@doublea9482 Bates is a UFL kicker for Michigan Panthers, not the Detroit Lions. Where did I miss that the Panthers were the AAA ball team for the Lions?

[@doublea9482]

@@rlhanks yeah yeah you missed the part where the Lions contacted the Panthers inquiring about Kevin Bates.

[@moonie2465]

lions fan here they will not win more then 6 games in 2024 not the way dan plays it is not back yard football

[@Light2share]

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