In a poll conducted by NFL.com, fans were asked "Which of the teams had the best Day One draft?"
The response was overwhelming. After 82,561 votes, the Lions got the nod from 34.9 percent of the voters. San Diego was next with 10.9 percent and New England was third with 9.2 percent.
Draft report cards: How the 32 teams fared, an article on CBS Sportsline. The Lions were the winners:
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Detroit Lions
Best pick: Getting Kevin Jones late in the first round is just what this team needs. He will be a star.
Questionable move: Surprisingly, there weren't any.
Steal: Second-round pick Teddy Lehman, a linebacker from Oklahoma, is going to be Pro Bowl player. Love the way he plays.
Overall grade: A+. Yes, Matt Millen deserves credit for this draft. They get a big-time receiver in Roy Williams, a star runner in Jones and fill some holes later on. This was a great draft.
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