Watch: Mina Kimes explains why Lions’ CB draft picks are ‘perfect fits’

One of the Detroit Lions’ biggest shortcomings from the previous season is undoubtedly the cornerback room makeover.

They were ranked 27th in the league in 2023 for both their pass defense and the 28 touchdown passes they let up.

However, following their acquisition of cornerback Carlton Davis III from the Tampa Bay Bucs and their signing of cornerback Amik Robertson from the Las Vegas Raiders, they selected Terrion Arnold of Alabama and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. of Missouri, who many believed to be the best two cornerbacks available.

Arnold was selected by the Lions, who traded with the Dallas Cowboys to move up from 29th to No. 24 in the first round. Then, with the 61st pick, Detroit chose Rakestraw Jr. late in the second round.

During a recent episode of “The Mina Kimes Show,” she said those two selections were among her favorite picks of the draft, which was held in downtown Detroit, a short distance from the Lions’ home of Ford Field.

The acquisitions of Davis III and Robertson in addition to two rookies and potential starters who can both cover one-on-one and tackle will allow defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to run more man coverage schemes, something he could not do with the cornerback personnel last season.

Despite the abysmal cornerback play, the Lions were 12-5 to grab their first division title in 30 years, won two playoff games and reached the NFC Championship Game.