Here is a look at the factors that will come into play in the Detroit Lions draft room:
Decision Makers
Lions' fans are hoping that they finally have a front office that they can trust after years of bad personnel decisions. They have a new coaching staff and a rebuilt front office, so better days may be ahead. Former interim general manager Martin Mayhew now has the job full time and he is a hard working guy, who will likely make safer decisions than in the past. He will likely be attracted to blue collar players who make plays and display good character. President Tom Lewand has a lot of power, but he will likely defer to Mayhew and his staff on a lot of day-to-day decisions. New head coach Jim Schwartz and his staff will have considerable input, but not a lot of say in final decisions. The Lions have also hired former Jacksonville vice president of player personnel James Harris as senior personnel executive and he can be a huge help to Mayhew as this front office develops its identity.