Through the 2009 draft:
1943 - RB Frank Sinkwich, Georgia
1948 - QB Y.A. Tittle, LSU
1949 - QB John Rauch, Georgia
1955 - RB/WR Dave Middleton, Auburn
1960 - RB John Robinson, LSU
1983 - FB James Jones, Florida
1985 - OT Lomas Brown, Florida
1998 - DB Terry Fair, Tennessee
2009 - QB Matthew Stafford, Georgia
The Detroit Lions chose Sanders in their 1st round pick in the 1989 draft.
No. Scott Mitchell led the Lions to the playoffs in 1995 and 1997 but was eliminated in the first round both years. In the first round of the 1995 playoffs the Lions lost to Philadelphia 58-37 and in the first round of the 1997 playoffs the Lions lost to Tampa Bay 20-10.
The Lions have six picks: 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round 4th Round 5th Round 7th Round
Sid Wagner.Wagner, a guard, was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 1936 NFL draft. Wagner played for the Lions between 1936-1938 before retiring to go into private business.
1st Round - Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech
The Detroit Lions select Matthew Stafford of the Georgia Bulldogs in round 1, pic 1 of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Wayne Fontes of the 1991 Lions who defeated the Cowboys, 38-6, in the Division round of the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions running back nicknamed the "Lion King" is Jahmyr Gibbs. He earned this nickname due to his dynamic playing style and ability to dominate on the field, similar to a king in his domain. Gibbs was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, showcasing the team's confidence in his talent.
many most recently Brandon Pettigrew TE being drafted number 20 in the first round by the Detroit Lions
The 1st NFL Draft pick from Michigan State was Guard Sid Wagner. He was the 8th pick in the first round of the 1933 draft by the Detroit Lions.
Mikel Leshoure was selected in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.
Sam Bradford was drafted number one overall. He was drafted last year by the St. Louis Rams. Bradford won a Heisman Trophy and set the NCAA record for touchdowns by a freshman while attending Oklahoma University.