You build a draft on nights like this. Nathan Thomas had no business being available in slot 251, and the Lions did the only sane thing and turned in the card. Some smart calls, some head-scratchers, and a C in the wash.

They handed away value on the phones that the picks cannot earn back. The linebacker hole is the one line item this class does not answer.

Job largely done: cornerback settled and 5 of 9 of the wish list covered. Spend now, pay later; the math only works if this class delivers.

In the end, a coin-flip class: fine today, with a wide range of outcomes ahead.