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Fast, Long, Disruptive: Meet the CB Prospects Who Could Bolster Detroit’s Secondary
Let’s be real—Brad Holmes has been cooking. Over the past couple of offseasons, the Detroit Lions’ GM has completely reshaped the cornerback room with a mix of premium draft capital and savvy veteran pickups. And heading into 2025, that unit looks deep. Like, really deep.
But if there’s one thing NFL history teaches us, it’s that you can never have too many good corners. Injuries pile up. Depth gets tested. And when the right talent’s on the board, Holmes isn’t the type to pass just because the “need” meter isn’t flashing red.
So while cornerback isn’t a top draft priority for Detroit, it’s still worth keeping an eye on some explosive, high-upside prospects who could fit the mold in Honolulu blue. Let’s take a look.
Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky)
5-11, 183 | 4.28 40-yard dash
Speed kills, and Hairston’s got plenty of it. He clocked a blazing 4.28 in the 40 and has a nose for the football—six interceptions, three forced fumbles, and a school-record three pick-sixes. He’s versatile enough to work across different schemes, though his slimmer frame raises some concerns about run support. Still, the guy is electric, and you can’t teach that kind of playmaking.
Azareye’h Thomas (Florida State)
6-1 ½, 197 | 4.58 40-yard dash (pro day)
He may not have top-end speed, but Thomas brings everything else: length, strength, and sticky coverage ability. He thrives in press-man situations and uses his reach to disrupt routes early. In a defense like Detroit’s, where physicality is king, Thomas could find a home quickly—especially in matchups against bigger-bodied receivers.
Trey Amos (Mississippi)
6-1, 195 | 4.43 40-yard dash
Amos brings a solid all-around profile. Good speed, good length, and a knack for sticking to receivers. He produced against SEC competition, tallying 13 passes defended and three picks last year. He’s scheme-versatile, with instincts to play zone and enough toughness to press. If you want someone who can step in and hold his own right away, Amos might be your guy.
Shavon Revel Jr. (East Carolina)
6-2, 194 | DNP 40-yard dash
“Big. Long. Athletic. Explosive.” That’s how scouts have described Revel. He’s coming off an ACL tear, but before that, he was drawing eyes as a potential early-round sleeper. He’s got all the physical tools, plus special teams value—which could be huge for a Lions team that loves versatile contributors. If the medicals check out, he’s a high-upside swing worth taking.
Benjamin Morrison (Notre Dame)
6-0, 193 | DNP 40-yard dash
Morrison’s résumé jumps off the page: nine interceptions in 31 games, including six as a freshman. That’s elite-level ball production. He missed most of last season with a hip injury but is planning a pro day soon to show he’s back. If he looks healthy, Morrison could be a steal—his instincts and anticipation are NFL-ready.
Final Thoughts: Best Player Available Means Best Secondary Possible
Holmes isn’t drafting for headlines—he’s drafting football players. The Lions might not need another cornerback on paper, but if someone like Hairston or Morrison falls to them? You don’t blink. You pick.
Because in a league that tests your depth every single week, especially at cornerback, you want to be overloaded—not scrambling. And Detroit, after years of being thin in the secondary, now has a shot at flipping that script completely.
So keep an eye on these names. Because even if CB isn’t the biggest need, one of these guys might just be the missing piece for a Lions team chasing something special.