How many picks do the Detroit Lions have in the 2023 NFL Draft?

The Detroit Lions will have eight selections in the 2023 NFL draft. The Lions will have multiple early-round talents to work with thanks to these options, five of which are within the top 100 and four in the initial two rounds.

The Matthew Stafford deal that brought the signal-caller to Los Angeles resulted in the Detroit Lions receiving two first-round selections. These include their original pick at No. 18 and the No. 6 overall selection of the Los Angeles Rams.

In exchange for sending tight end T.J. Hockenson to Minnesota last year, Detroit received an additional second-round pick from the Minnesota Vikings. As many predicted, the Lions did not receive any comp picks, which are selections provided to organizations as compensation for the net loss of free agents and staff.

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As a result of the deal involving Trinity Benson, the Lions now own an additional sixth-round selection from the Denver Broncos.

The Miami Dolphins were punished for tampering. This made them forfeit their first-round selection, which caused Detroit's second-round pick to move up one position and become pick No. 48 overall.

One of the league's most thrilling up-and-coming teams is the Detroit Lions. They will seek to advance their development by using those picks to their advantage.

Detroit Lions draft selections by round in 2023

Round 1, Pick 6 overall (from Los Angeles Rams)
Round 1, Pick 18 overall
Round 2, Pick 48 overall
Round 2, Pick 55 overall (from Minnesota Vikings)
Round 3, Pick 81 overall
Round 5, Pick 152 overall
Round 6, Pick 183 overall (from Denver Broncos)
Round 6, Pick 194 overall

Who will the Detroit Lions select with their picks?

The Lions have already successfully acquired star players in free agency. Running back David Montgomery, cornerback Cameron Sutton, defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and guard Graham Glasgow are just a few of their new additions.

The Lions already look like they have significantly improved as a result of the acquisitions they have secured. Now that the 2023 NFL draft is approaching, they plan to attempt to add more talent. With two first-round selections, the club will appear even more impressive when the season begins.

The draft presents several options for the Lions. In light of this, the following five players represent the ones the Lions are most likely to select in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft:

Will Levis, QB, Kentucky.

Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh.

Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU.

Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson.

Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama.

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Habib's favorite team is the Cincinnati Bengals and he particularly enjoyed their run to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season. The 2016 Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots is his most favorite of all time, and if given a chance to go back in time, he would love to witness the Patroits’ incredible comeback from being 28-3 down to winning 34-28.

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