The Detroit Lions' biggest move to date in the NFL draft under Brad Holmes was to trade up 20 spots in the first round to select wide receiver Jameson Williams.
Using the 32nd overall pick in the 2022 draft acquired from the Los Angeles Rams, Holmes built a package to move up and secure the speedy wideout. While that is the biggest move, Detroit's fifth-year general manager admitted that he's attempted to make other moves to go up in the draft.
"I know we did the Jameson Williams trade that was pretty far up there from where we were at," Holmes said Thursday. "That hasn't been the only year that we've attempted to do that, not at that specific position, but just for a player. And it takes two people to do a trade and there's some teams that just don't want to go that far back and so it takes two."
Williams has dealt with plenty of adversity through injuries and suspensions, but had a breakout third season. He totaled 1,001 receiving yards last season, one of several career-best marks he recorded in his third NFL season.
Here is a collection of Detroit Lions headlines on Friday, April 18.
1.) National writer Albert Breer gave his thoughts on the team's draft strategy heading into the event, explaining that the team's culture and roster depth could allow them to take a risk at the EDGE position.
2.) ProFootballTalk opined that Aaron Rodgers shouldn't have been surprised to hear that the New York Jets and new head coach Aaron Glenn were moving on from him at quarterback.
3.) Sports Illustrated conducted a mock draft and analyzed the team's needs with the draft less than a week away.
4.) Detroit Football Network analyzed four prospects that would be worth a trade up from Holmes and the Lions.
