After months of rumors and speculation, the Detroit Lions will finally be on the clock at No. 29 overall in the first round on Thursday night, assuming they don't trade out.
And that's something general manager Brad Holmes hasn't ruled out, and he hopes that Lions fans will forgive him if the team does that. But we'll cross that bridge if we get to it.
Detroit's situation at No. 29 overall can best be described as unpredictable. Not only is Holmes unpredictable, the Lions are in a position to trade up or down, and they could stick and pick to grab a player that helps them out at one of the multiple positions of need.
With that in mind, here's a look at an ideal pick the Lions can realistically make in the first round of the draft at each of their biggest positions of need, whether that be with a stick-and-pick or trade up.
Ideal Lions first-round picks
Safety/Cornerback: Cooper DeJean, Iowa
The Lions have question marks at both cornerback and safety
Some analysts believe DeJean will be a safety at the next level, while others peg him as a boundary or slot cornerback. Of course, the Lions are good in the slot with Brian Branch, although having DeJean could open him up to move to the back end if Detroit needs.
DeJean may be good at all three spots, in which case the Lions can plug him in where they believe they need him most. At worst, DeJean will be a versatile depth piece in Year 1 who develops into a full-time starter down the line.
Wide Receiver: Adonai Mitchell, Texas
The departure of Josh Reynolds in free agency and the uncertainty with how capable Jameson Williams is of stepping up should have the Lions looking to add at least one wide receiver the rest of the offseason, and preferably one that can play on the outside.
Mitchell is arguably the best option late in the first round. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he's got excellent size for an outside and red-zone target. Adding to that, Mitchell has the wheels (4.34 40-yard dash) to be a deep threat and is likely to be a Year 1 contributor, which is important for the win-now Lions.
EDGE: Chop Robinson, Penn State
The addition of Marcus Davenport to play opposite Aidan Hutchinson was a solid move, but the Lions need depth and a long-term solution, as Davenport is only on a one-year deal and has an injury history.
Robinson fits the mold of what the Lions are looking for. The Penn State product has a great motor and elite athleticism for the position (9.72 Relative Athletic Score) and would be a fantastic complement to Hutchinson.
Guard: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
The Lions are set with their starting five upfront but it's time to start looking ahead with this group, and more depth is needed. Powers-Johnson is billed as a center but could play guard if needed. That'll come in handy if 34-year-old Kevin Zeitler doesn't play beyond this year, or if the team decides to move on from Frank Ragnow in the next few years.
Tackle: Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
The Lions and Taylor Decker have discussed a contract extension but until a deal is reached, the veteran left tackle is slated to hit free agency in 2025. He's also set to turn 31 in August and the Lions could look to get cheaper upfront for the long haul while also giving themselves depth in the short term.
If Decker moves on, the Lions have an in-house solution in Penei Sewell, who should be getting a contract extension soon. But that would leave a gaping hole at right tackle that Guyton could fill next season.
He's a massive (6-foot-8, 322 pounds) yet athletic tackle who has the goods to be an elite pass protector. Guyton needs to get better as a run-blocker but he'll have a full year to develop in that area.
