(NFL) draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

National Football League (NFL) draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

“I know it wasn’t just Lions fans, but, look — to set the NFL record for attendance for the draft site … I’ve said all along that we have the best fans in the world,” Lions GM Brad Holmes said. “The anticipation of having the draft here just meant so much. We talked about it, just being able to let the world and the NFL world get a taste of what Detroit’s about and what this culture is about. Great for our city, great for our franchise. … That’s about as impressive as it gets.”

Round 1, Pick 24 overall: Terrion Arnold, defensive back, Alabama - $14.08 million | $14.34 million (Over The Cap)

Round 2, Pick 61 overall: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., defensive back, Missouri - $6.43 million | $6.48 million (Over The Cap)

Round 4, Pick 126 overall: Giovanni Manu, offensive tackle, University of British Columbia - $4.73 million (Spotrac) | $4.75 million (Over The Cap)

Round 4, Pick 132 overall: Sione Vaki, running back, Utah - $4.53 million $4.55 million (Over The Cap)

Round 6, Pick 189 overall: Mekhi Wingo, defensive tackle, LSU - $4.2 million | $4.21 million (Over The Cap)

Round 6, Pick 210 overall: Christian Mahogany, guard, Boston College - $4.15 million | $4.16 million (Over The Cap)