Report: Lions Looking To Move Into Top 5 In Draft
Watkins, whom some believe could turn out to be the best player in this draft, would help tremendously.
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Watkins, whom some believe could turn out to be the best player in this draft, would help tremendously.
"If you don't have it in three years, you don't have it," Mayhew said. "This is a big year for those guys, I think."
"Besides a punter and a long snapper, we're open to taking just about any position," Mayhew said.
Mayhew said there have been no conversations about trading Ndamukong Suh, save with one team that offered what Mayhew described as "a box of old tube socks."
For all the interest in QBs such as Johnny Football, and all the praise for the deep class of deep-threat receivers, the first player off the board on Thursday in the NFL draft figures to be that most coveted of defenders, the sack master end.
Lou Tepper knew exactly what button he could push to motivate linebacker Khalil Mack in the week leading up to Buffalo's daunting season-opening test against Ohio State last year.
In the estimation of Tony Ortiz, the Lions will most likely not do what Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay have predicted they will do.
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has been testing the market for a possible NFL draft-day trade and said Wednesday he won't be reluctant to make a deal.
The NFL says 30 top prospects, including Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel and South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, will attend the draft next month in New York.
Quarterback Aaron Murray still has some convincing to do after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery in late November.
Would you trade up for Clowney? Vote here.
If you've ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of the NFL Draft, the new movie Draft Day lays it all out for you.
On March 31, Watkins tweeted short references to nine teams, Detroit among them.
The Lions could add more talent to their already solid offensive line by drafting Taylor Lewan.
Kiper evidently feels that Tate will not be enough and that the Lions could still draft the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Evans, who finished his senior season at Texas A&M with 1,394 yards, 69 receptions and 12 touchdowns.
It appears Watkins has taken a liking to the possibility of being paired with the Lions Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson.
If Sam was a first round talent, somehow swapped games and body with Jadeveon Clowney, I believe this would be a non-issue. Talent almost always trumps other factors in the NFL.
During the recent NFL owners meetings, commissioner Roger Goodell all but said the 2014 draft would be held in May.
The NFL Draft will very likely move to May, according to league sources, but to this point there has been no vote.
Here are 10 things to know about the draft after the first two days. The final four rounds are Saturday.
The Detroit Lions have taken cornerback Darius Slay in the second round of the NFL Draft Friday.
Rick Spielman stepped to the podium with a big smile on his face, elated that his Minnesota Vikings were able to land Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.
More than 2½ tons of linemen, five trades, one quarterback and no Manti Te'o.
The Detroit Lions drafted defensive end Ziggy Ansah with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
With all 3 Tackles off the board before the Lions pick at 5, they won't want to reach, so they do what makes sense and that is TRADE!
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
An Adrian, Michigan, man who pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two of which involved a minor, has been sentenced, according to online court records posted Friday.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
A judge has ruled that a 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man facing three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school will stand trial, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
An Adrian, Michigan, man who pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two of which involved a minor, has been sentenced, according to online court records posted Friday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
More sunshine for Sunday
A parking garage in Dearborn that partially caved in Friday night was still very dangerous almost a day after the incident, according to city officials. Julia Avant spoke with Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray about a motorist who was rescued around two hours after the collapse.