We're talking about the draft later than usual, but much sooner than anyone expected this year, now that we know where the Lions will pick in Round 1.

The Lions' season ended in crushing fashion, and despite the team winning 15 games, the talk this offseason will be about how the team can get better.

The Detroit Lions have 21 unrestricted free agents this offseason as they try and get back to business and deliver on their sky-high expectations. There are some key defensive pieces at the top of our rankings of those players,