has wrapped up his second draft as the general manager of the . Over the course of three days, the Lions added eight players Kevin Zeitler Jersey whom they believe will be solid additions to the organization. Championship teams are built in the draft, and Detroit is hoping it can take the next step toward contention with its haul. We definitely felt like we got better as an organization this weekend, Holmes said. We got eight guys that were really, really excited about, that we believe can help us going forward. We always talk about the future and down the road, but its not just for competition and depth. We feel really, really good. Were excited as an organization.The Lions elected to make a series of moves, including trading up in Janoris Jenkins Jersey the first round to select Alabama wideout at No. 12 overall. Detroit elected not to take a quarterback or offensive lineman, instead focusing its choices on defense and skill positions. We just feel the really good thing about all of these guys that we got, they all have their different flavors, Holmes said. Theyre not all cut from the same box. Every single guy has their own unique plight and style. Detroit picked six total defensive players, including Michigan defensive end with its top selection at No. 2 overall. The players chosen are ones that Holmes and Lions head coach are hoping will be able to adapt and fit in the team's schemes quickly. With its Day 3 picks, the Lions focused on adding pieces they feel can contribute early on special teams and grow into eventual contributors on their respective sides of the ball. Only one player, Virginia Tech tight end , plays on the offensive side. Scroll to ContinueWe want to see how these guys can help on special teams first, especially when you get into the guys on Day 3, Holmes said.The defensive players added in rounds four-seven were Mark Bavaro Jersey Oklahoma State linebacker , Jackson State linebacker and Arizona State cornerback . All of the players are viewed as versatile, with the ability to play multiple positions. EDGE rusher was a clear need, and Detroit drafted two players at the position.However, through flexibility, these players could end up playing numerous roles. That opens up system flexibility, Holmes said. When you have those guys that are versatile, it does give you some flexibility from a roster standpoint. Hopefully, if these players develop, again were talking about rookies, but going forward if these Darius Slayton Jersey guys develop into what we think they can be, it can offer a lot for us. The Lions' 2022 draft cla s was put together by a front-office bra s that was together for an entire season. Meanwhile, in the 2021 edition of the draft, Holmes and Campbell had been together for just three months. Through this increased collaboration, bra s was able to establish its me sage and deliver it to prospective picks. Through the culture being built in Allen Park, Holmes Co. are hoping to create a landing spot where players want to be. Last year, we were scrambling trying to get good guys in, Holmes said. Actually, starting in free agency, we started hearing guys talk about wanting to come to Detroit again. The word was getting out amongst their peers on other teams. That felt really good to hear. Then, these college kids, they work out at these facilities, so Im not sure if they have that buzz to come here. But, it did feel good this time of the Carl Banks Jersey proce s that a lot of kids did, and their agents, too. They want to send their players here, because they hear what our culture is.