But Higgins was the first second-rounder to ink his rookie deal this year, and because contracts across all sports are heavily rooted in precedent, the Cleveland Browns quickly followed suit and gave the first pick of the second round (33rd overall), linebacker Carson Schwesinger, a fully-guaranteed deal as well.

Adding more depth is still a need for the Lions. Keeping that in mind, they have been connected as a top potential suitor for an eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher late in free agency. That player is none other than former Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills star Von Miller.

If there's one thing that everyone talks about a lot in sports, it's home-field advantage. Why not? It's a big deal to be playing in front of your own fans on your own field. The thought has always been that the Detroit Lions are best when they're in Ford Field in front of their fans.

Patricia came in at No. 9 on this list. He coached from 2018-2020, taking over for Jim Caldwell. After a 6-10 rookie season, Patricia dropped to 3-12-1 in his second season. After the team came out and said Patricia will return for a third season, he went 4-7 in 2020 before being shown the door. Patricia finished with a record of 13-29-1.

Amon-Ra St. Brown's iconic headstand touchdown celebration for the Lions will be featured on boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal this fall.

SportsLine expert Jimmie Kaylor has locked in his Super Bowl 60 futures picks and best bets ahead of the 2025 NFL season

Former Iowa State Cyclones star David Montgomery represents one-half of one of the most dynamic two-pronged rushing attacks in football, as he and Jahmyr Gibbs

Notably, Pittsburgh Steelers newcomer Aaron Rodgers is the only active quarterback Goff included on his top-10 list. The Steelers gunslinger is 41 years old and preparing for his 21st season in the league – and his first with his third team.