Detroit Lions now have 7 picks in the 2025 NFL draft after adding a 3rd-round selection due to Aaron Glenn being hired as New York Jets head coach.

Smith got drafted after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2021, and now he forms a dynamic duo with A.J. Brown in Philadelphia. He has over 4,000 yards receiving in his career while playing with one of his former college teammates, Jalen Hurts.

Aaron Glenn is off to be head coach of the New York Jets, and the Detroit Lions will get two draft picks as a thank you for his work. Under changes to the NFL's Rooney Rule adopted ... Brad Holmes from the Rams in 2021. The Rams used their extra third ...

Holmes set a precedent with his approach to the 2021 draft class, as core players Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell both signed big extensions. The Lions also handed hefty extensions to Jared Goff, Alim McNeill and Taylor Decker.

The Jaguars and Lions were tracking almost identically until about 14 months ago, but Detroit's build had a much sturdier foundation.

Detroit will be awarded third-round compensatory picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts thanks to an NFL rule rewarding teams for developing minority coaches. Glenn, who served four seasons as the Lions' defensive coordinator, agreed to terms to become head coach of the New York Jets on Wednesday.

Detroit also double-dipped in last year's Draft, drafting tackle Giovanni Manu in the fourth round and guard Christian Mahogany in the sixth. Manu was inactive all season, while Mahogany wound up starting two games, including the Divisional Round contest against Washington.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the focal point of a potent Lions passing offense, becoming one of the best value picks of the 2021 NFL Draft. Detroit took St. Brown No. 112 overall in the fourth round that ...

With the New York Jets hiring Aaron Glenn to be their next head coach, the Detroit Lions will receive two extra draft picks.