NFL analyst Warren Sharp considers the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft selections to be the “Most Valuable Draft Class” based on a new metric. Sharp has come up with Draft Capital Over Expectation (DCOE), a formula that compiles mock drafts and big boards from reputable sources in order to assign a “value” to each draft-eligible player. best value 2024 NFL draft classes 1. Lions 2. Dolphins 3. Chiefs 4. Steelers 5. Eagles 6. Saints 7. Ravens 8. Broncos 9. Vikings 10. Rams see pic for 1-32 plus methodology READ FOR FULL ANALYSIS:https://t.co/nIqmEa50Rm team-by-team & round-by-round analysis ..read more

Detroit put on one heck of a draft weekend. The host city received a tremendous amount of praise for a wonderful, well-run, fan-friendy 2024 NFL draft. The hometown Lions gave the fans a lot to cheer about, too. Detroit and GM Brad Holmes ..read more

In the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Christian Mahogany out of Boston College. He was originally thought of as a guy who could go on Day 2, but saw himself fall to the sixth round for reasons that Brad Holmes said he’d keep within the organization. A violent guard that Holmes referred to as a “dirtbag”, Mahogany started for three full seasons at Boston College. At 322 pounds, he has the size and athleticism to compete against NFL talent. His college tape and play style both point to him being better at run blocking than pass protection, but there is still a lot ..read more

With the 210th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions selected Boston College guard Christian Mahogany. Mahogany played both right and left guard for the Eagles, playing the final run at right guard. After missing the 2022 season with a knee injury, Mahogany returned and was one of the best offensive linemen in the country. He is a power-based blocker and a real people-mover in the run game. He was consistently projected to be a third-round or fourth-round pick, but the Lions landed Mahogany much later on the draft. Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Lions Wire email new ..read more

Immediately following the selection of Giovanni Manu, GM Brad Holmes continued his assertive approach by orchestrating another trade in the fourth round to acquire the versatile Sione Vaki. The Lions relinquished their fifth-round pick (164), sixth-round pick (201), and a 2025 fourth-round pick in exchange for the fourth-round pick (132) and sixth-round pick (210). The Lions’ interest in Vaki was no secret, as they viewed him as a potential Swiss Army knife for the team. While many scouts labeled him as a safety during the draft process, the Lions envisioned him as a running back, a perspectiv ..read more

With the 189th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions selected LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo. The Lions are adding in Wingo, a 6-foot, 280-pound Tiger who recorded 4.5 sacks and 5.5 TFLs in eight games in 2023. He missed the end of the regular season with a lower body injury that required surgery, but made it back in time to play in LSU’s bowl game. He’s an undersized tackle but very active with his hands and has a motor that does not quit. Wingo did see some action playing at DE for LSU and he fits the size profile similar to how the Lions have deployed Josh Paschal and John Cominsk ..read more

The Detroit Lions, originally slated for a later pick in the NFL Draft, orchestrated a trade-up in the fourth round led by GM Brad Holmes, securing OT Giovanni Manu from the University of British Columbia by sending the New York Jets a 2025 third-round pick. Manu, standing at an imposing 6-foot-8 and weighing 352 pounds, garnered attention for his exceptional athleticism, particularly remarkable for his size. His experience as a full-time starter, initially earning the left tackle role as a freshman and demonstrating versatility by playing guard, underscores his potential impact at the tackle ..read more

The Detroit Lions traded up into the fourth round in order to draft Giovanni Manu, a massive offensive tackle from the University of British Columbia. Standing at a massive 6-foot-7 and 352 pounds, the Tonga native was a relative unknown for most heading into this draft. Despite not going to the NFL Scouting Combine or getting much attention from draft experts, he impressed Detroit’s front office enough during both his pro day and his top-30 visit to warrant them giving up draft capital to nab him. Manu played both tackle and guard for UBC and his size fits more to what Detroit likes at the gu ..read more

With the No. 132 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions selected Utah’s Sione Vaki. Detroit traded up to make the selection, dealing with the Philadelphia Eagles to land the Senior Bowl standout. Detroit acquired the pick to select Vaki as well as the No. 210 overall of the seventh round. In return, the Lions sent back picks 164, 201 and a 2025 fourth-rounder to the Eagles. Vaki played both safety and running back for Utah and did that same double-duty during the Senior Bowl week. The Lions are initially listing him at safety. He met with the Lions in Mobile and also on one of t ..read more

The Detroit Lions traded up unto the 4th round to select Canadian offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. The 6-foot-7, 352-pound Matu played collegiately at British Columbia. The Lions traded a third-round pick in 2025 to land Manu, a Tongan native who came to Canada as a basketball player. Detroit did host Matu on a pre-draft visit. He is the first Lions selection of Day 3.   Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Lions Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll no ..read more