The Detroit Lions pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the 2022 NFL draft when they maneuvered to select Alabama WR Jameson Williams. Detroit GM Brad Holmes packaged three Day 2 picks and sent them to Minnesota for the No. 12 overall pick (and a Day 2 pick) to nab Williams.
It was a bold move by the Lions to inject big-play potential into the passing offense. Williams offers incredible speed to attack defenses at all levels of the field, consistently presenting a threat with his legs and eyes. Even though Williams is coming off a torn ACL that could delay his Detroit debut a bit, it’s still a pretty popular pick.
It’s always informative to look back at what the NFL draft pundits had to say about a player before the draft and any team biases creep in. Here’s what several notable draft analysts thought about Williams before the draft.