With two first rounders and five picks in the first three rounds the Detroit Lions address defense in this 2023 NFL mock draft. The Lions are in a good spot to potentially contend in a weak NFC next year. Not only did they close out the season with a 8-2 record in the last ten games, but they have the assets to improve next season. Offensively, they were top five in the league in both yards and points. Plus, the unit should only get better with last year’s first round pick Jameson Williams coming back healthy after missing most of last season with a knee injury. It’s no secret that defensively they need to get a lot better to fulfill their potential next season and beyond. The unit was dead last in the league in yards last season, but through a couple of trades they have five picks in the first three rounds to address this.
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