2 possible Detroit Lions’ 1st round trade-up proposals revealed
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions considered trading up in the first round of the NFL draft to select Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller but ultimately decided against it after evaluating the cost.
- Lions GM Brad Holmes felt confident about securing Miller once the Los Angeles Rams picked Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson ahead of them, reducing the need to trade up.
- The Rams reportedly declined Detroit’s trade offer, finding it insufficient given the draft’s thinning talent pool, while the Baltimore Ravens had a trade agreement with an unnamed team that fell through last minute.
- Ravens GM Eric DeCosta revealed that the trade collapsed because the other team reneged, and evidence suggests that team was likely the Lions, who lost interest after the Rams’ unexpected pick.
- The Rams’ surprising selection indirectly benefited the Lions by allowing them to draft Miller at their original position without expending extra draft capital.
