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Usually, the 2023 NFL Draft would be the biggest highlight of the Detroit Lions’ season, but now that head coach Dan Campbell has helped turn this franchise around, it’s not so monumental. Still, general manager Brad Holmes has a lot of work to do as the Lions continue their effort to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2016. That’s where the NFL draft can provide an instant jolt not only to the team’s win total in 2023 but also for years to come. While it’s true that the Lions aren’t facing a franchise-altering decision like last year when Aidan Hutchinson was the No. 2 pick, Detroit still has a huge opportunity ahead, with two first-round selections in April. Nailing this draft could be the difference between the Lions staying put as a team that wants to contend for a fringe playoff spot to one that leaps into the picture for good. Boasting two top 20 picks and a total of five in the first 100 picks, the Lions have a great chance at adding several impactful playmakers during the three-day draft. Let’s look at their picks.