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All Lions: Branch Highest-Ranked Impact DB in NFL
The Detroit Lions appear to have found a star in 2023 second-round pick Brian Branch. The Alabama product had an exceptional rookie campaign, as he turned out to be an excellent addition to the Lions' defense. In addition to this, he was highest-rated defensive back in the league in terms of impact play percentage, a metric created using data from Pro Football Focus. Branch wasted little time proving himself as a standout in the defensive backfield.
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Detroit Draft Picks
Terrion
Arnold
1
Rnd
24
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 16
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 189
Expert Commentary
Detroit trades up to get a quality prospect that was falling down the board at a position of need. Arnold has a chance to be the best cornerback on Detroit’s roster from Day 1 and gives them a fortified presence in the secondary as the division adds Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy.
Ennis
Rakestraw Jr.
2
Rnd
29
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 45
- School: Missouri
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 183
Expert Commentary
The Lions' run on cornerbacks continues with Rakestraw coming into the fold. Adding him with Terrion Arnold and Carlton Davis gives the Lions and lot of playmaking at cornerback. Rakestraw isn't the biggest or fastest guy, but he can play.
Giovanni
Manu
4
Rnd
26
Pk
T
Position
- School: British Columbia
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 350
Sione
Vaki
4
Rnd
32
Pk
S
Position
- School: Utah
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 210
Mekhi
Wingo
6
Rnd
13
Pk
DT
Position
- School: LSU
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 284
Christian
Mahogany
6
Rnd
34
Pk
OL
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 69
- School: Boston Coll.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 314
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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