The Detroit Lions didn’t expect Terrion Arnold to fall to them, but they did have a different trade-up scenario in mind.

After Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes told media he was shocked that Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold was still on the board, which led them to the aggressive move of trading up five spots to draft him at 24th overall.

“We knew it was an offensive-heavy draft, that’s what we did know. But we didn’t quite know was that those defenders would get pushed to that point,” Holmes said. “Especially a guy...

Terrion’s “I’m home,” Goodell announcing Detroit’s new record, Big Gretch in Buffs — the draft had it all. What was your favorite moment?

The 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit had just about everything you could have imagined. The crowd broke the Day 1 NFL Draft attendance record two hours before the draft even started. Then, they reached capacity again on Day 2. By Day 3, Detroit shattered the previous three-day record by 175,000, which is close to what other cities posted the entire weekend.

Over the course of those three days, we saw Terrion Arnold have the warmest welcome a...

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 best feel-good stories for the Lions early in the Dan Campbell era. Jacobs’ hard work and tenacious play on the field led him to making the team’s 53-man roster in 2021 as an undrafted rookie. When the injury...

Our latest SB Nation Reacts survey asks the question: Were the Lions winners or losers in the 2024 NFL Draft?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Detroit Lions fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and that means it’s time to check back in with Detroit Lions fans in another installment of our SB Nation Reacts surveys brought to you by the folks at DraftKings Sportsbook,...

One of the most prominent draft analysts is pretty high on what the Lions did this past weekend.

Once again the Detroit Lions are getting some love for the newest additions to the pride.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, well-known author of behemoth of a draft class guide ‘The Beast’, ranked his favorite draft hauls—not based on any specific metric, but simply by “which team got me the most pumped about their draft hauls,” he explains.

The Lions came in at No. 3, behind the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. Brugler chose cornerback Terrion Arnold, the Lions’ first pick at 24,...

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 shift a team from a pretender to a contender in the division. Now while we won’t know what these teams look like until they hit the field, we can still get an...

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 rosters can expand up to 90 players and the Lions are near capacity, with 86 spots filled. They entered the draft with 65 players, drafted six more, and then reportedly signed another 15 undrafted rookies (UDFA)...

Everything you need to know about Detroit Lions 6th-round pick: DT Mekhi Wingo

Many expected the Detroit Lions to target their defensive line in the draft early and often. However, after drafting a pair of cornerbacks to open the first two days of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Lions had to wait until Day 3 to address their defensive front.

That said, after a minor trade up in the sixth round, the Lions got LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo, a high-character prospect who only saw his impact on the field increase year by year.

Here are five things you should...

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, it can be hard to keep track of and easily missed.

Because of this, we want to make sure you have all the information you need on every one of the new Lions players, so we have...

These six players benefitted from the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft class

The NFL Draft is not just about which players get drafted. Oftentimes, it is the players that weren’t drafted that play a large role in the roster’s shape.

Thanks to countless mock drafts, some positions were seen as sure-fire landing spots for rookie draft picks. Instead, these positions may have gone unaddressed in the draft. This could open up new opportunities for returning players, while also providing a slight security blanket for players once on the bubble.

On Monday, [we covered six Detroit Lions players that have a...

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 their biggest need at cornerback, trading up for Alabama corner Terrion Arnold, who projects to be a starter for the Lions opposite Carlton Davis III.

The rest of the class is littered with talent that will...

Detroit Lions 4th-round pick Giovanni Manu says the team views him as a right guard.

One of the Detroit Lions’ most fascinating picks in the 2024 NFL Draft was University of British Columbia offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. Some media members didn’t even have him on their radar and he was a late-rising prospect, but Detroit was convicted enough on his overall talent that they traded a 2025 third-round pick to draft him in the fourth round.

It turns out the intrigue goes even beyond picking an extremely huge and athletic tackle from a low level of competition. Apparently the Lions...