Detroit Lions Mock Draft 1.0 -- Adding to the trenches is still a priority

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Since the Lions’ season came to an end after the NFC Championship game, I’ve been posting a mock draft every Monday morning on my Twitter/X page (@RussNFLDraft). Detroit essentially wrapped up free agency with another solid addition to the roster by signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal.

Outside of QB, RB and TE, I think we’d be happy with just about any position the Lions decided to take in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. My hunch is that they still draft an offensive lineman early in this draft. Getting assurance behind the veteran guards of Glasgow and Zeitler should be important for the Lions. Let’s dive into my mock draft 1.0 and see where the Lions got better for this upcoming season and the future!

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