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• Lions rookie CB Ennis Rakestraw shares heartfelt letter he wrote as a kid

Ennis Rakestraw is making good on a promise he made to his fourth grade teacher after the Lions selected him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft....2024
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• Detroit Lions may have picked Terrion Arnold at perfect time

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Lions may have drafted Terrion Arnold at the exact right time, preventing him from landing with a divisional rival. We’ve seen a couple of Green Bay Packers fans freak out in the wake of the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round, and this bit of news isn’t likely going to make them feel any better. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who published NFL Draft ...2024
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• Ennis Rakestraw makes good on promise to 4th grade teacher

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw made a promise to high fourth grade teacher. After getting drafted, he followed through: Detroit Lions second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr. dreamed of the NFL at a young age. In fact, there’s written proof of it. On Sunday night, Rakestraw shared a heartfelt letter to his fourth grade teacher, in which he promises “Mr. Gammon” that...2024
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• Open thread: What are realistic expectations for the Lions’ 2024 rookies?

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have added six draft picks to their promising roster. What are some reasonable expectations for their debut seasons? Now that the Detroit Lions have their NFL Draft class wrapped up, we can look ahead to the roles these rookies could potentially play in 2024. Last year, my expectations for the Lions rookies were a mixed bag. Jahmyr Gibbs h...2024
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• Notes: Lions Fan who trolled Packers friend at draft gets surprise from Kerby Joseph

Remember the Lions fan who trolled the Packers fan on draft night? Kerby Joseph ended up giving him an amazing gift. One of the funniest moments from the 2024 NFL Draft weekend came on the first night when the Green Bay Packers were on the clock. Packers fans were hoping to add a safety like Cooper DeJean or an offensive lineman. Green Bay did end up taking an offensive tackle, but they surprise...2024
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• Lions fans very confident Detroit among ‘winners’ of the 2024 draft

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The results from our latest SB Nation Reacts survey are in and Lions’ fans are very confident their team came out of the 2024 NFL Draft as “winners.” In year three of the general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell’s regime, the Detroit Lions proved they had built themselves into a true Super Bowl contender. Entering year four, confidence remains high, ...2024
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• 5 things to know about new Lions G Christian Mahogany

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Everything you need to know about Detroit Lions 6th-round pick: guard Christian Mahogany To close out their 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Boston College guard Christian Mahogany with the 210th overall pick. The pick was widely praised, seeing as some saw him as a top-100 prospect worthy of a third or fourth-round pick. Let’s get to know Mah...2024
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• Report: Former Detroit Lions starting cornerback visiting Jaguars

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs is reportedly taking a free agency visit with the Jaguars. With the 2024 NFL Draft over, another wave of free agency is upon us, and one former Detroit Lions could be on the move. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, cornerback Jerry Jacobs is taking a visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacobs was one of the ...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft NFC North Review

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports With the 2024 NFL Draft finished, who did each team in the NFC North take, and how tough did the division get? The 2024 NFL Draft is officially over and all 32 teams have added some rookies to their roster to try and compete for the Super Bowl next season. The Detroit Lions are trying to defend their NFC North divisional title, and events like the draft can shif...2024
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• Detroit Lions depth chart: Post-2024 NFL draft edition

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, let’s take a closer look at an updated version of the Detroit Lions depth chart and roster. The 2024 NFL Draft is complete and the Detroit Lions have added several new players to their offseason roster, making it a good time to revisit how things shook out after the three-day event. In the offseason, NFL rost...2024
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• NFL Draft full team grades for all 32 clubs after 2024 selections

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Let’s grade the draft hauls for all 32 NFL teams. Grading an NFL Draft is often a difficult exercise. But it does not mean we will not try. In many ways, it is an analysis of process rather than results. As you will see in a moment, there might be players that we like in a vacuum, but disagree with when it comes to where they were drafted, when they were draft...2024
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• Which Lions Day 2 or 3 pick will have the biggest Year 1 impact?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Which Lions 2024 NFL Draft pick, aside from their top pick, will have the biggest on-field impact as a rookie? Entering the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions had possibly their deepest roster in some time, so it was unlikely that the team would draft many (if any) immediate starters heading into the upcoming season. Luckily, on Day 1, they were able to address th...2024
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• 5 things to know about new Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Everything you need to know about new Detroit Lions running back and/or safety Sione Vaki. One of the Detroit Lions’ most fascinating picks in the 2024 NFL Draft was fourth-round pick Sione Vaki. He’s a do-it-all player who will almost certainly have an immediate impact as a four-phase special teamer—but he also has the experience and the skill set to p...2024
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• Why the Detroit Lions had the most valuable 2024 NFL Draft class

Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions The accolades for Brad Holmes continues as the Detroit Lions 2024 draft class was considered “most valuable” by several outlets. Following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL draft, the football community is scrambling to determine which teams had the most success. Traditionally, that means analysts assigning grades to players and the entire draft classes. But like ev...2024
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Forget NFL Draft grades. Here’s Lions GM Brad Holmes’ evaluation of each Detroit 2024 draft pick. ,The overwhelming sense I get from Detroit Lions fans is that they do not care about draft grades anymore. That’s totally understandable after critics panned Detroit’s 2023 draft class, and then it turned out to be the best in football. Clearly, the public doesn...2024
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"Other prospects ranked in the Top-50 overall include: Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell Penn State cornerback Kalen King Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr."

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• Ennis Rakestraw makes good on promise to 4th grade teacher
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• Open thread: What are realistic expectations for the Lions’ 2024 rookies?
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• Notes: Lions Fan who trolled Packers friend at draft gets surprise from Kerby Joseph
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• Lions fans very confident Detroit among ‘winners’ of the 2024 draft
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• Lions News: Anonymous NFL execs criticize Detroit Lions draft moves

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Professionals in the NFL react to Detroit’s 2024 draft haul. While it’s safe to say most people are pretty high on whatever Brad Holmes does at this point, some NFL executives speaking anonymously to The Athletic aren’t so sure. Several people in the industry provided their unfiltered draft thoughts to The Athletic’s Mike Sando to offer their perspectives on ...2024
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• 5 things to know about new Lions G Christian Mahogany
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• My Top 100 players in the draft, see where they landed

Braden Fiske will be a huge pat of the Rams defensive line re-build | Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images 216 projected players drafted out of 257 possible picks For the Los Angeles Rams, the roster is pretty much set for OTAs. The draft and undrafted free agents, while not yet fully signed, give the Rams a full house for workouts. Pundits have weighed in and graded the additions, and now...2024
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• Is Lions GM Brad Holmes getting a little too confident?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The 2024 Detroit Lions draft was the boldest yet. But is Lions GM Brad Holmes getting a bit too confident? I understand questioning anything Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes does is a dangerous proposition. Not only does he have a pretty clean record through three years, but he’s a guy who also keeps receipts. He’s not afraid to call a reporter out i...2024
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• Notes: Videos of best moments, draft calls from Detroit’s 2024 draft

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A collection of videos from the best NFL Draft calls, war room clips, and other moments from the Detroit Lions draft. In my opinion, there is nothing better about the NFL Draft than watching the exact moment these prospects’ lives change forever. It’s rare in life that you get to capture the instant a dream is realized, much less on a humongous national stage. T...2024
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• Lions fans very confident Detroit among ‘winners’ of the 2024 draft
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• Is Lions GM Brad Holmes getting a little too confident?
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• Full coverage, analysis of the Detroit Lions 2024 draft class

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Bookmark! Links to every Pride of Detroit article from the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions 2024 NFL draft is complete and we at Pride of Detroit have once again tried to provide you with the most extensive coverage available. The Lions selected six players during the three days of the draft, and with information coming out at a feverish pace, ...2024
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• How did local media grade the Jaguars’ 2024 NFL Draft class?

Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports The reviews are in! We’ve gathered grades from a few local media outlets to provide a fresh perspective on how the Jacksonville Jaguars fared in the 2024 NFL Draft. Each snippet is just a part of each writer’s take, so be sure to click the links to read their full thoughts! Round 1, 23rd overall: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU Big Cat Country readers said: [stay t...2024
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• Open thread: What was the Lions’ best pick of the 2024 NFL Draft?

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Discussing our favorite and the Detroit Lions’ best pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. With the 2024 NFL Draft now in the books, it’s time to give the Detroit Lions’ draft class a full evaluation. Lions general manager Brad Holmes found himself a relatively balanced set of players over the past three days. Though he started with two cornerba...2024
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• NFL Draft results: Lions trade up in 6th round, pick Mekhi Wingo

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions moved up in the sixth round and selected DT Mekhi Wingo—arguably one of the biggest steals of Day 3. The Detroit Lions moved up 16 spots in the sixth round to select LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo. Detroit traded with the Texans, giving up their sole seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here are the full terms of the trade: Lions ge...2024
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• Notes: Lions Fan who trolled Packers friend at draft gets surprise from Kerby Joseph
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• 5 things to know about new Lions G Christian Mahogany
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• 5 things to know about new Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Detroit a Super Bowl threat after picks

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports With the 2024 NFL Draft now complete, let’s hand out a grade for the Detroit Lions’ entire class. The Detroit Lions’ fourth NFL Draft under general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell was the most different of the previous three. The first year, the front office needed to make some big moves to set the standard and they did, drafting Penei Sewell in ...2024
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• Lions 2024 draft: 5 things to know about Ennis Rakestraw

William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports Here are five things you should know about new Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. With the 61st pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. While the pick was a mild surprise given Detroit had already selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold in the first round, Rakestraw certainly fits the team’s profi...2024
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• Cowboys news: Dallas has a decision to make about Leighton Vander Esch’s future

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The latest Dallas Cowboys offseason news. Contracts Cowboys Must Consider Cutting in 2024 Offseason - Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report Even with linebacker being one of the Cowboys most glaring roster needs, Leighton Vander Esch may not factor into any of the team’s plans moving forward. LB Leighton Vander Esch It would be fairly surprising to see ...2024
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• Prospect Primer: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri

Became a full- time starter as a true freshman in 2020...2024
• Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup returns for the 2024 offseason

Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. The phrase “it’s always draft season” is an accurate statement for many fans and media, and it’s certainly true for all 32 NFL organizations. But with the Detroit Lions playing deep into the postseason, we at Pride of Detroit are just now able to join the offseason party....2024
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• Lions Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: How free agency impacts Detroit’s draft

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions after the first wave of free agency. If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pieces) in one...2024
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• Jaguars week in quotes: ‘We do have the right quarterback’

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A roundup of the best Jaguars soundbites from the past seven days This week, the Jacksonville Jaguars find themselves in enemy territory as they look at the stars of tomorrow at the combine in Indy. That’s not to say it was all draft talk though - here’s this week in quotes. “We’re more focused on the player.” Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports ...2024
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• NFL Draft analysts identify 5 prospects who fit Detroit Lions' culture

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN’s Matt Miller held media conference calls this week and identified several players who would fit the culture built by Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes in Detroit. Mock drafts are a weekly staple during the offseason and a few network draft analysts will often coordinate conference calls with the medi...2024
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• Lions Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Post-NFL Combine shake-up

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pieces) in one easy-to...2024
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• Jaguars News (4/16): Who’s throwback jersey are you buying first?

Your one-stop shop for Jacksonville Jaguars news, opinion, and analysis. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Local chatter Jaguars announce throwback uniforms with teaser video (Big Cat Country) The Jacksonville Jaguars released a video on social media today to tease the return of its iconic alternate logo, which features a ...2024
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• Open thread: What are realistic expectations for the Lions’ 2024 rookies?
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• Notes: Lions Fan who trolled Packers friend at draft gets surprise from Kerby Joseph
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• Lions News: Anonymous NFL execs criticize Detroit Lions draft moves
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• 5 things to know about new Lions G Christian Mahogany
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• Is Lions GM Brad Holmes getting a little too confident?
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• Report: Former Detroit Lions starting cornerback visiting Jaguars
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• 2024 NFL Draft NFC North Review
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• Detroit Lions depth chart: Post-2024 NFL draft edition
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• Detroit Lions may have picked Terrion Arnold at perfect time
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• The best available players for the Bengals to Draft on Day 2

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images They have a RT, what now? Day one is over, and wasn’t it a crazy ride? The Cincinnati Bengals got their man in Round 1 with Amarius Mims. You can cross right tackle off the board, but where will the Bengals go in Rounds 2 and 3? Here are some of the best players left heading into Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Defensive Tackles Well, it hap...2024
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• Cowboys draft 2024: 5 of the closest Dallas defensive comparisons for potential picks

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Here are five defensive prospects on the Cowboys radar in this year’s draft that compare closest to Cowboys players After looking at some offensive prospects in this year's draft, here are five defensive prospects that compare closest to Dallas Cowboys players. LB Payton Wilson (N.C. State)Best Comp- Sean Lee Size comparison:Wilson-Height- 6’3” 7/8Weight-...2024
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• 3 NFL Draft late risers who will go surprisingly high

Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports These NFL draft prospects could be the biggest surprises on Day 1. Donte Whitner. I don’t know why certain answers pop into my head when I try to recall past examples of draft hype, but when I think of shocking top-10 picks in the past the first name that comes to me is Donte Whitner. There isn’t a lot left on the internet from before the 2006 draft, but Foo...2024
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• Miami Dolphins 2024 mock draft tracker 4.0: One week until the draft

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The 2024 NFL Draft is one week away. It is time to take another tour around the web to see which college prospect is being projected to the Miami Dolphins. The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off a week from tonight, starting the three-day selection process welcoming 257 college prospects into the league. As we get closer to the start of the actual draft, new NFL m...2024
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• Random Ramsdom: It’s completely normal for LA to be looking at every position in the draft

Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024 Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 4/13/24 It’s full blown rumor season (it kinda always is) in the NFL as teams get ready for the NFL Draft. There’s doesn’t even neccessarily need to be facts. People can write an article, or talk on a TV show and boom we have a rumor! An interesting piece of speculation is that the Los Angeles Rams ha...2024
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• Cowboys draft 2024: 7-round NFL mock draft for all teams after free agency

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images How has free agency shaped the Cowboys draft plans in your opinion? While there are still some NFL teams out there making moves with remaining free agents, the initial frenzy of the open signing period has mostly died down by now. That didn’t stop the Bills and Texans from agreeing to a huge Stefon Diggs trade, but most teams seem to be g...2024
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