Another page torn off the calendar means we’re another day closer to the 2022 NFL draft. And with the change of the week, we see a change in the mock draft projections for the Detroit Lions in the first round.
The flavor of the week appears to be a return to an old favorite, Kayvon Thibodeaux. After the Malik Willis-at-2 bubble has appeared to burst, or is at least losing loftiness, Thibodeaux is back as the choice at No. 2 overall in the latest set of projections from Pro Football Focus and analyst Anthony Treash.
In this mock, Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson goes No. 1 overall. Treash sees the Lions turning to Thibodeaux at the two spot. It makes sense, given the heavy presence at Thibodeaux’s pro day at Oregon late last week. The notes reinforce the potential the pass rusher offers Detroit,
