Lions general manager Brad Holmes, now in his fifth year running the acquisition of players, has transformed the Lions' draft strategy with a fantastic track record. He has moved around the board in three straight first rounds and has executed 12 draft-day trades overall.

However, the Lions failed to win a playoff game as they were upset at home by Washington in the Divisional Round. QB Jared Goff and head coach Dan Campbell now enter this season with a new-look staff.