NFL Draft Night One: Detroit Lions Drama
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It’s finally here, the 2023 NFL Draft.
All eyes are on the Detroit Lions this year, as the team is on target be one of the hottest going into the next season.
Detroit Lions have two first-round picks: No. 6 from the Rams in the Matthew Stafford trade and also No. 18. They have two picks in the second round.
On night one, the Cardinals traded up to No. 6 with the Lions.
Now, the Lions receive picks 12 and 34 from the Cardinals. They also have picks 48, 55, 81, 152, 159, 183 and 194.
For pick No. 12, the Lions went with Alabama RB Jahmry Gibbs. For pick No. 18, they went with University of Iowa Football LB Jack Campbell.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.