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Podcast: Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Draft Recap

John Maakaron and Logan Lamorandier break down the Lions' picks, and review the virtual NFL Draft
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Now that the Lions' draft class is set, John Maakaron and Logan Lamorandier break down the picks, and review the recently completed virtual draft. 

Topics include: 

  • Did Detroit general manager Bob Quinn do enough to leverage the third pick?
  • What does cornerback Jeff Okudah bring to the table?
  • How exciting was it for Georgia running back D'Andre Swift to fall to the Lions in the second round?
  • Why did Detroit select two guards and two running backs in the same draft class?
  • Did the offensive line improve?
  • What can LB Julian Okwara bring to the pass rush?
  • Best/worst draft selections!
  • Should the Lions organization do some more work from home following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic?

2020 Detroit Lions Draft Class

  • First round, Pick three - Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah
  • Second round, Pick three (No. 35 overall) - Georgia RB D’Andre Swift
  • Third round, Pick three (No. 67 overall) - Notre Dame EDGE Julian Okwara
  • Third round, Pick 11 (No. 75 overall from Colts) - OSU G Jonah Jackson
  • Fourth round, Pick 15 (No. 121 overall from Raiders) - Kentucky G Logan Stenberg
  • Fifth round, Pick 20 (No. 166 overall from Eagles) - Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus
  • Fifth round, Pick 26 (No. 172 overall from Raiders) - New Mexico State RB Jason Huntley
  • Sixth round, Pick 18 (No. 197 overall from Colts) - Utah DT John Penisini
  • Seventh round, Pick 21 (No. 235 overall from Eagles via Patriots) - Ohio State DT Jashon Cornell

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