The Detroit Lions came away with a grand total of six players in the 2024 NFL Draft, and while
Blank Jersey the hope is that all of them will contribute in some way during their respective rookie campaigns, the truth is some will make much more of an impact than others.Typically, the earlier the draft pick, the quicker the player will be able to contribute, but as we ranked the Lions' 2024 NFL draft picks based on potential impact in Year 1, one late selection bucked the trend.Find out who that is and our full rankings of Lions draft picks based on potential impact in Year 1 below.1. CB Terrion ArnoldThe Lions still have to fill a starting spot opposite Carlton Davis and I'd peg Arnold as the favorite for that spot. There's also a slight chance Arnold will work out of the slot if the Lions want to move Brian Branch to safety, so Arnold has multiple avenues to start in Year 1.2. CB Ennis RakestrawLike Arnold, Rakestraw has inside/outside versatility and
Preston Tucker Jersey could potentially start from either spot. His best chance to play might come in tandem with the Lions moving Branch out of the slot. In that scenario, Rakestraw would work over the middle and Arnold would start on the outside. However, if it comes down to Rakestraw and Arnold on the boundary, the
Adam Duval Jersey edge goes to the latter.3. G Christian MahoganyMahogany was tremendous value in the sixth round and should be ready to contribute sooner rather than later, and likely sooner than fourth-round pick and fellow offensive lineman Giovanni Manu will be (more on that shortly). Detroit doesn't have any starting spots available upfront, but Mahogany could see snaps if either guard gets injured, or if Frank Ragnow gets injured and Graham Glasgow moves to center.4.
Ender Inciarte Jersey S/RB Sione VakiWhile I don't think Vaki is going to see many (if any) snaps on offense or defense, depending on where the Lions play him (running back or safety), he should play on both sides of special teams and may even work his way into a returner role.5. DL Mekhi WingoThe Lions have two very good starters and some solid depth pieces on the. Wingo was great value in the sixth round but his snaps will be extremely limited on defense, if he gets any at all.
Bob Uecker Jersey 6. OL Giovanni ManuManu was billed as an offensive tackle coming out, and while he may very well end up there when it's all said and done, he revealed that the Lions are planning on to start. Such a transition is going to take time, which means we may not see him upfront at all in 2024.
