The Lions' draft graded out right in the middle of the league, according to draft expert grades across the country. Let's take a little deeper look into each pick in rounds 1-4 and see why they were bad. (Because that's what we do here).

Blake Miller

We were just about certain the Lions would use early-round draft capital on o-line, and they decided to do it with Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller. Miller's consensus board ranking was 31st. 

Let's preface this by saying Miller is a first-round pick, so he will likely be a good player, especially in this situation, but it certainly seems like he could be the type of guy the Packers have success against. Miller is a big bruiser type whose top strengths are all in the run game. That makes sense when you think about what the Lions want to do on offense. Miller struggles against speed rushers, and the Packers now have a bevy of those to pit against him on third downs with nervous Jared at QB. 

Verdict: Miller will probably fit right in and be a pro-bowler. Lame. 

Derrick Moore

Moore comes in at the other spot that we thought was likely - edge opposite Aidan Hutchinson. He was ranked 63rd on the consensus big board, and the Lions took him 44th. 

Moore didn't test at the combine and likely fell to the Lions' pick because NFL teams perceived him as unathletic for an edge rusher. Strictly looking at height/weight/arms length, he is basically the same exact size as Packers edge Brenton Cox. Moore is sort of like an unathletic Rashan Gary, also from Michigan. He got plenty of pressure, bull rushing on every play, but he basically ignored the run and couldn't bend around the edge or beat opposing tackles with speed. 

Verdict: Moore will either flame out, and the consensus board worshipers will be delighted, or he piles up a bunch of cleanup sacks as he closes the pocket opposite Hutchinson and make the reach worth it. 

Jimmy Rolder

Speaking of reaches, Rolder was selected 50 spots before his board ranking of 167th. Not great!

Rolder is sort of the off-ball linebacker version of Moore - they're both from Michigan, both just OK athletes, both rely on big hits and strength over finesse, and both probably not quite ready to be a plus starter.

Unlike Moore, Rolder is really only good against the run. This is where he flashes good instincts and makes big hits. 

Verdict: I can see Rolder as special-teams-only or as a starter for a 7-10 Lions team three years from now.