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The Denver Broncos traded their 68th and 139th overall selections to the Detroit Lions for their 63rd and 183rd overall selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. Lions deal 63 and 183 to the Broncos for 68 and 139. Eagles deal 62 to the Texans for 65, 188 and 230.
What did the Lions get for the 63rd pick from Denver? ›
Other deals are not mentioned.] UP OR DOWN? The Broncos executed three trades in 2023, and the first two swaps helped Denver move up the board. Denver first sent the 68th-overall and 138th-overall picks to the Lions for the 63rd-overall and 183rd-overall selections.
What did the Lions get for the 63 pick? ›
2023 — trade down: Lions sent Picks No. 63 and 183 to the Denver Broncos for Picks No. 68 and 139. The Broncos took WR Marvin Mims Jr.
What pick did the Lions trade for? ›
The Lions acquired the No. 24 overall pick in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys to select Alabama corner Terrion Arnold. Detroit sent the 29th overall pick and the 73rd pick (third-round) to Dallas for the 24th selection and a 2025 seventh-rounder.
Who did the Broncos get in the trade? ›
The Broncos made a splash to start Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, as Denver traded to the top of the fourth round to select Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin with the 102nd-overall pick. Denver traded the 121st-overall, 136th-overall and 207th-overall picks to Seattle to choose Franklin.
What happened to the Lions 63rd pick? ›
The Detroit Lions are continuing to stockpile draft assets. After trading the 55th overall pick to Kansas City in exchange for No. 63 overall, the Lions moved the 63rd pick, along with no. 183, to the Denver Broncos for picks 68 and 139.
What did the Lions trade TJ for? ›
The Detroit Lions traded one of their best players, tight end T.J. Hockenson, for a second-round draft pick — to the division rival Minnesota Vikings, no less.
What did Lions give up to trade up? ›
The Lions gave up No. 29 and their third-round pick (No. 73) to move up five spots and gained a 2025 seventh-round pick in the trade.
Why did the Lions trade draft picks? ›
The Detroit Lions have traded up in the first round—going from pick 29 to 24—to select Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold. The move adds a big playmaker—arguably the best cornerback in the draft—to a secondary that could use some help after losing Cameron Sutton this offseason.
What did the Lions get for their 55th pick? ›
55 pick to Kansas City for picks No. 63, 122, 249.
Detroit Lions draft picks 2024
- Round 1, Pick 24 overall: Terrion Arnold, defensive back, Alabama.
- Round 2, Pick 61 overall: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., defensive back, Missouri.
- Round 4, Pick 126 overall:Giovanni Manu, offensive tackle, University of British Columbia.
- Round 4, Pick 132 overall: Sione Vaki, running back, Utah.
2025 Detroit Lions draft picks:
- First-round pick.
- Second-round pick.
- Third round pick — traded to Jets for Giovanni Manu pick.
- Fourth-round pick.
- Fourth Round pick from Eagles (D'Andre Swift trade) — traded back to the Eagles to draft Sione Vaki.
- Fifth-round pick.
- Sixth-round pick — Traded to Brown for Donovan Peoples-Jones.
Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed the following 2024 NFL Draft picks:
- T Giovanni Manu – British Columbia.
- RB Sione Vaki - Utah.
- DL Mekhi Wingo - LSU.
- G Christian Mahogany – Boston College.
The honor of Mr. Irrelevant for the 2024 NFL Draft was given to former Alabama safety Jaylen Key, as the New York Jets selected him with the final pick of the draft, No. 257 overall. The UAB transfer played just one season in Tuscaloosa, and recorded 60 total tackles, one pass defensed and one interception.
Do the Broncos have their 2024 first round pick? ›
DETROIT — Months of speculation, workouts, film sessions and interviews ends Thursday night with the start of the NFL Draft. The 2024 NFL Draft begins at 6 p.m. MT Thursday, live from downtown Detroit. The Denver Broncos will make their first-round selection at No. 12.
Why was Peyton Manning traded to the Broncos? ›
After undergoing neck surgery that sidelined him for the 2011 season, Manning was released by the Colts and signed with the Broncos. Serving as the Broncos starting quarterback from 2012 to 2015, he helped them clinch their division each season and reach two Super Bowls.
What did the Lions give up to move up in the draft? ›
The Lions gave up No. 29 and their third-round pick (No. 73) to move up five spots and gained a 2025 seventh-round pick in the trade.
Who did the Lions get for TJ? ›
The Lions ultimately decided to pull the trigger, dealing Hockenson and a pair of fourth-round picks in consecutive drafts (2023, 2024 conditional) to the division rival Minnesota Vikings for a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick.
How much did William Clay Ford pay for the Detroit Lions? ›
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford died March 9, 2014, more than 50 years after purchasing the team for $4.5 million in 1963. Widow Martha Ford takes over controlling interest in the team.
