2022 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions top first-round targets

The Detroit Lions are currently winless, and with that, are projected to hold the top overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

With Dan Campbell at the helm, the Lions are competing hard in every game, all they need is talent. At 0-8-1, draft season is in full effect for the Lions. The team landed Penei Sewell in the 1st round last year and are projected to be in prime position for a similar type of talent this year. With the draft less than six months away, fans are already going to be identifying players they want the front office to draft in April.

Typically, there would not be much excitement about a team that is currently winless, but Dan Campbell changes that. This team comes out every week and plays like they are fighting for a playoff record. The team is giving it their all, and that’s because of the kneecap biting mentality that is brought by first-year head coach Dan Campbell.

The team currently has two first-round picks, their own and the first-round pick from the Rams due to the Matt Stafford trade. Accumulating draft capital is crucial in a rebuild, and if the Rams can draft smart, this year could prove to be pivotal in their roster reconstruction.

The team has some major holes on their roster, and this article will focus on three of those holes. First, what might happen at the quarterback position; second, what receivers might be worth a first-round pick; and third, what edge rusher can become a defensive cornerstone for this team.