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I know you’ve talked about it, but how much of a scramble was January to April last year? Do you ever look back and feel kind of amazed that you pulled off the draft that you did? (Note: This conversation has been lightly edited for length and content.) Last week, Holmes sat down with The Athletic to discuss how he pulled off that ’21 magic, what’s changed over the course of the past year and where the Lions’ scouting process is headed. Despite being hired as general manager in the midst of a complete franchise overhaul, as the NFL still tiptoed through its COVID-19 regulations, Holmes delivered what - one year in - looks like a terrific class. Look no further than the 2021 draft for evidence why. No matter what the Lions do April 28-30, rest assured that they’ll do it with confidence. Sure, it would be easier for the Lions if this were a year with an obvious top two prospects (especially if they were quarterbacks), but Holmes has made a career out of finding talent. Let’s just hope they give him the proper time to put his stamp on this pretty mediocre franchise.In some ways, this draft is tailor-made for Brad Holmes. They haven’t had much luck with head coaching hires or putting the pieces around All-Pro QB Matt Stafford. The Detroit Lions may have found something with Brad Holmes. He did his best work at the NFL combines with his adept and comprehensive, yet digestible presentations over the years. His scouting was described as distinguishable from others and really stood out. The Lions interviewed as many as 12 candidates for their GM position but ownership stated that Holmes really sold them on his bright, detailed scouting eye and inquisitive nature. Newsome, one of the most successful GM’s in NFL history, built the Ravens into a two-time Super Bowl champion. Holmes credits former NFL running back Wilbert Montgomery and former Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome - also the NFL’s first Black GM - for showing him the ropes.

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Funny how things come full circle with him now making decisions in the “Motor City”. In 2014 Holmes was huge in the team drafting Aaron Donald (3X DPOY) after the Lions passed on him and took tight end Eric Ebron. That coupled with the hiring of Sean McVay as head coach has helped turn the Rams franchise upside-down and reach a Super Bowl. Holmes was instrumental in the Rams moving up in the 2016 NFL Draft to take Jared Goff. That will be followed by what to do with long-tenured quarterback Matt Stafford. Now, Holmes will have to hit the road running as the Lions have some big decisions looming, after firing head coach Matt Patricia in season, they’ll need to address that first. 28, she promised the Lions would do “an extremely thorough and comprehensive search” for the team’s new front office head. When Sheila Ford Hamp fired general manager Bob Quinn on Nov. #Lions fans have overwhelmingly approved of the Brad Holmes hire. Detroit fans seem to be in approval as well. READ MORE: Aaron Donald Finally Secures The Bag From The Los Angeles Ramsįor the hiring of Holmes by the Lions the Rams will receive compensatory third-round picks over the next two years as part of an initiative to “groom” minority head coaches and GMs.

Louis for Los Angeles he made the move and has been vital in helping select key members that have helped fuel the Rams into consistent NFC contenders. In 2013 he was named the Rams director of college scouting. He was then promoted to the scouting department and played a pivotal role in many of the team’s drafts.

The NCAT alumnus spent his entire career in the Rams organization, beginning as an intern in 2003. The Lions and Holmes agreed to a five-year deal.

That in itself shows the real lack of diversity in today’s sports and the world as a whole. READ MORE: TSL Sports Talk- The Diversifying Of The Miami Dolphins Holmes who’s 41 and one of the youngest GM’s in the entire league, is also just the third Black GM in the NFL joining Andrew Berry (Browns) and Chris Grier (Dolphins). He was also a member of the Aggies 1999 MEAC Championship winning football team. Holmes a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, is the former Director of Scouting for the Los Angeles Rams. The future of the Detroit Lions franchise will now be in the hands of Brad Holmes.