Lions GM Says DET Has Had Trade Dialogue with a 'Couple Teams' for No. 2 Draft Pick

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes indicated his team is open to trading the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL draft next month. 

"We've had dialogue with a couple of teams," Holmes told reporters Tuesday. "I wouldn't say it's been a lot, but there has been a couple teams that we've had some dialogue with."

"I think definitely we could pull a trade off if the other team is willing before the draft," he added.

The Lions hold the No. 2 and No. 32 picks in the first round this season, but a trade back could help add more pieces to a squad that finished just 3-13-1 in 2021.

Detroit hasn't drafted in the top two since selecting Ndamukong Suh second overall in 2010. The team drafted quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick one year earlier.

The Lions could use a long-term option at quarterback with Jared Goff coming off an up-and-down first year with the team, but few believe any prospects are worth a top-five pick. Bleacher Report's Scouting Department has no quarterbacks ranked among its top 15 players in this year's class.

Detroit could have some tough choices if it does stay put at No. 2.

The team might not target one of the top offensive linemen available after drafting Penei Sewell with the No. 7 pick a year ago. ESPN's Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. projected the team to take Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton at No. 2 in their latest mock draft, although it would be a high pick at a low-priority position.

Another option is to take the best pass-rusher available between Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson, Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux and Purdue's George Karlaftis, although there is significant debate about each prospect. 

The Lions still feel confident they could do well even without a trade.

"There's multiple players at multiple positions that if we turn the card in today, we could turn that card in today and sleep well at night," Holmes said Tuesday.