Adam Schefter Divulges Latest ‘Can’t Miss’ Detroit Lions NFL Draft Intel

Where Schefter’s insight becomes especially interesting is his expectation of how the draft board could unfold.

“And I think that the way the board shapes up, we’re going to be in an area here where we’re going to start to see a bunch of offensive linemen go. We could see up to 10 potentially offensive linemen go in the first round. And I think it starts right around say 11 to Miami. From 11 to Miami to say the Patriots at 31, those 20 picks, you may see half of them, almost half of them be offensive linemen,” Schefter said.

If that scenario plays out, the Lions could find themselves in a pivotal spot.

What it means for Brad Holmes and the Lions

General manager Brad Holmes has consistently leaned on a best-player-available philosophy. But if a run on offensive linemen begins earlier than expected, Detroit may need to act decisively if it has a specific target in mind.

Waiting could mean missing out.

On the other hand, if the board breaks differently, the Lions could be in position to capitalize on value at another position.

That is what makes pick No. 17 so fascinating.

Detroit sits right in the middle of a projected shift in the draft, where supply and demand at offensive line could dictate the direction of the entire round.

The bottom line

Schefter’s intel reinforces what many already believed, but it also adds a layer of urgency.

If offensive linemen start flying off the board in the middle of the first round, the Lions may not have the luxury of patience.

And when they are finally on the clock, the decision could come down to whether they stick strictly to their board or react to how quickly the draft unfolds.