Motown Exile – Simulated NFL Draft #1 | Detroit Lions (Using Pro Football Focus)

Motown Exile – Simulated NFL Draft #1 | Detroit Lions (Using Pro Football Focus)
Welcome back to Motown Exile — the channel for Detroit Lions fans in the Mitten and beyond.
In this episode, we kick off Simulated NFL Draft #1 for the Detroit Lions, using the Pro Football Focus (PFF) Mock Draft Simulator to explore realistic draft scenarios, value-based decisions, and roster-building strategies for Detroit.
We put ourselves in the Lions’ war room and walk through each pick, breaking down:
Best player available vs. positional need
How the board falls using PFF grades, rankings, and team needs
Draft value, reach vs. steal conversations
Short-term impact vs. long-term roster construction
How each pick fits with the current Lions roster and future cap outlook
This isn’t a highlight-reel fantasy draft. This is a grounded, realistic simulation built on PFF data, league tendencies, and how NFL front offices actually think on draft weekend.
Whether you’re locked into draft season, questioning roster direction, or just want to see how different paths could shape the Lions’ future, this series is for you.
No Kool-Aid. No hype picks. Just real draft conversation.
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:
Would you make the same picks?
Where would you go differently?
What positions should the Lions prioritize?
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