The Detroit Lions entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with seven picks throughout the three-day draft, which they are hosting.

They currently have six picks in 2024 after trading Nos. 29 and 73 to the Dallas Cowboys for No. 24, which they used to draft Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold. The Lions also got a seventh-round pick in 2025 in the exchange.

The Lions are coming off their best season in three decades, going 12-5 in the regular season, winning the NFC North and advancing to the NFC Championship Game.

Now they have their eyes on the Super Bowl. Their squad has no apparent deficiencies, but in addition to cornerback they might consider choosing players at defensive tackle, offensive line, edge, wide receiver and kicker. Keep checking back here throughout the draft for commentary and grades for each Lions pick.

The local fans in Detroit were anxious the Lions may trade out of the first round. But when the corners started falling, Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell couldn’t help but pick up the phone.

Detroit trades up five positions, from No. 29 to No. 24 and answers a significant need. Arnold and Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell were fairly definitely the top two corners in this draft. Top 15 prospects on my board.

For Detroit, Arnold fills an evident need and is a wonderful fit for Detroit’s culture. He is a confident corner who plays with style, he loves to work, he loves rigorous coaching and he loves to win. Arnold also gets to reunite with Brian Branch in a new-look Detroit secondary. Another terrific value pick. — Nick

“A basketball-focused athlete most of his life, Arnold is fluid when he opens up with speed, gear-down skills and body control to stay in phase with basic or sophisticated routes.

With mediocre recovery skills, he needs to continue strengthening his discipline versus both pass and the run, but his sense for the game is great, and he plays with urgency in run support.

Overall, Arnold offers an excellent blend of cover athleticism and competitive makeup, with the ball abilities to create plays at every level of the field. He is scheme-versatile and has the talent to work inside or outside.

“He can be an NFL team’s No. 1 cornerback, offering a skill set similar to that of the Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson.”