I know everyone here likes to shit on the Lions, but coming out of the first round with Hutchinson and Jameson Williams is pretty awesome for them.
2. Detroit Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Hutchinson doesn’t have to move far from Ann Arbor, going back home to the Detroit metro area. The Lions can be thrilled about the ferocious Wolverine slipping to be a cornerstone pass rusher for their 4-3 under Aaron Glenn, for which he’s an ideal fit. He is tough and relentless and straight-up productive. Hutchinson can remain dominant in the NFL and also is an asset against the run. He is the best player in this draft class.
12. Detroit Lions (from Vikings): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
The Lions made an interdivision trade to make sure they got in on the run for the three best wide receivers in the draft from consecutive picks. Given the position was so deep, they get knocked a little for giving up a considerable haul of picks to the rival Vikings and also not thinking about the first crack at quarterback. But when breaking down the player, the Lions could afford to be patient with Williams, a flat-out big playmaker, while he recovers from his knee injury. He’s a terrific skill complement for Amon-Ra St. Brown, D’Andre Swift and T..J. Hockenson. Now they need a QB upgrade behind a top line to get the ball to Williams downfield.
Rather than sit on their hands, Lions had to the capital to make the move, and did it, snagging what very well could be the best WR in this class. They have time to let him recover, with DJ Chark on a one year contract, and could see Williams be ready by the season opener, and if not, it's really not a concern. Williams tilts the field unlike any other wide receiver prospect in the class. His aforementioned speed affects everything offensively and how opposing defenses must account for him at all times.
