It's no secret that the Detroit Lions pay a lot of attention to special teams under GM Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell. Both leaders emphasise the importance of the kicking and punting units whenever they get a chance.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Brad Holmes had Georgia on his mind during the NFL draft. The Detroit Lions' general manager chose three Georgia Bulldogs among his seven picks — guard Tate Ratledge, safety Dan Jackson and wide receiver Dominic Lovett.

The Detroit Lions have not shied away from bold moves in the NFL draft under general manager Brad Holmes. Whether it’s a 20-spot trade-up in the first round to grab a speedy wide receiver coming off a torn ACL or throwing positional value into the trash by grabbing a running back with the 12th overall pick,