After the Detroit Lions selected homegrown product Aidan Hutchinson, at the 2nd overall pick, most believed they could relax and enjoy the rest of the draft until the Lions made their selection with the last pick in the first round.
General Manager Brad Holmes had other ideas in mind.
In a stunning move, Holmes orchestrated a trade with division rival, the Minnesota Vikings, in some, might call highway robbery. To move up 20 spots, the Lions gave up picks 32, 34, and 66 while receiving pick 46 back in return. But, from all intents and purposes, the Lions came away with the better end of the deal.
