Detroit Lions players who were first-round picks
83 players
83 first-round picks have played for the Detroit Lions. On a roster now: Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams, and Jack Campbell.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2009–2020 | 2009 · No. 1 · DET |
| Robert Porcher | DE | 1992–2003 | 1992 · No. 26 · DET |
| Herman Moore | WR | 1991–2001 | 1991 · No. 10 · DET |
| Kelvin Pritchett | DT | 1991–2004 | 1991 · No. 20 · DAL |
| Barry Sanders | RB | 1989–1998 | 1989 · No. 3 · DET |
| Calvin Johnson | WR | 2007–2015 | 2007 · No. 2 · DET |
| Jeff Backus | OT | 2001–2012 | 2001 · No. 18 · DET |
| Bennie Blades | SS | 1988–1996 | 1988 · No. 3 · DET |
| Luther Elliss | DT | 1995–2002 | 1995 · No. 20 · DET |
| Johnnie Morton | WR | 1994–2001 | 1994 · No. 21 · DET |
| Lomas Brown | OT | 1985–1992 | 1985 · No. 6 · DET |
| Brandon Pettigrew | TE | 2009–2015 | 2009 · No. 20 · DET |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2021–2026 | 2016 · No. 1 · LAR |
| Ezekiel Ansah | DE | 2013–2018 | 2013 · No. 5 · DET |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DE | 2022–2026 | 2022 · No. 2 · DET |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2022–2026 | 2022 · No. 12 · DET |
| Ndamukong Suh | DT | 2010–2014 | 2010 · No. 2 · DET |
| Bryant Westbrook | DB | 1997–2001 | 1997 · No. 5 · DET |
| Chuck Long | QB | 1986–1991 | 1986 · No. 12 · DET |
| Jack Campbell | LB | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 18 · DET |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 12 · DET |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2019–2022 | 2019 · No. 8 · DET |
| Eric Ebron | TE | 2014–2017 | 2014 · No. 10 · DET |
| Riley Reiff | OT | 2012–2016 | 2012 · No. 23 · DET |
| Nick Fairley | DT | 2011–2014 | 2011 · No. 13 · DET |
| Ernie Sims | LB | 2006–2009 | 2006 · No. 9 · DET |
| Kevin Jones | RB | 2004–2007 | 2004 · No. 30 · DET |
| Joey Harrington | QB | 2002–2005 | 2002 · No. 3 · DET |
| Chris Claiborne | LB | 1999–2002 | 1999 · No. 9 · DET |
| Fernando Bryant | CB | 2004–2007 | 1999 · No. 26 · JAX |
| Terry Fair | DB | 1998–2001 | 1998 · No. 20 · DET |
| Desmond Howard | WR | 1999–2002 | 1992 · No. 4 · WSH |
| Andre Ware | QB | 1990–1993 | 1990 · No. 7 · DET |
| Gosder Cherilus | OT | 2009–2012 | 2008 · No. 17 · DET |
| Lawrence Jackson | DE | 2010–2012 | 2008 · No. 28 · SEA |
| Haloti Ngata | DT | 2015–2017 | 2006 · No. 12 · BAL |
| Dan Wilkinson | DT | 2003–2005 | 1994 · No. 1 · CIN |
| Terry Taylor | CB | 1989–1991 | 1984 · No. 22 · SEA |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 28 · DET |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2024–2025 | 2024 · No. 24 · DET |
| Penei Sewell | OT | 2022–2024 | 2021 · No. 7 · DET |
| Marcus Davenport | DE | 2024–2025 | 2018 · No. 14 · NO |
| Michael Brockers | DE | 2021–2022 | 2012 · No. 14 · STL |
| Jahvid Best | RB | 2010–2011 | 2010 · No. 30 · DET |
| Reggie Bush | RB | 2013–2014 | 2006 · No. 2 · NO |
| Bobby Carpenter | LB | 2010–2011 | 2006 · No. 18 · DAL |
| Charles Rogers | WR | 2003–2005 | 2003 · No. 2 · DET |
| Bryant Johnson | WR | 2009–2010 | 2003 · No. 17 · ARI |
| Julian Peterson | LB | 2009–2010 | 2000 · No. 16 · SF |
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 2008–2009 | 1999 · No. 11 · MIN |
| Damien Woody | OT | 2005–2006 | 1999 · No. 17 · NE |
| Tommy Vardell | FB | 1997–1998 | 1992 · No. 9 · CLE |
| Todd Lyght | CB | 2001–2002 | 1991 · No. 5 · LOS |
| Jonah Williams | DE | 2024 | 2019 · No. 11 · CIN |
| Devin White | LB | 2026 | 2019 · No. 5 · TB |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2022 | 2018 · No. 30 · MIN |
| Jamal Adams | LB | 2024 | 2017 · No. 6 · NYJ |
| Teddy Bridgewater | QB | 2023 | 2014 · No. 32 · MIN |
| Desmond Trufant | CB | 2020 | 2013 · No. 22 · ATL |
| D.J. Hayden | CB | 2017 | 2013 · No. 12 · OAK |
| Sylvester Williams | DT | 2018 | 2013 · No. 28 · DEN |
| Bruce Irvin | LB | 2023 | 2012 · No. 15 · SEA |
| Kevin Zeitler | G | 2024 | 2012 · No. 27 · CIN |
| Tyson Alualu | DT | 2023 | 2010 · No. 10 · JAX |
| Tye Hill | CB | 2010 | 2006 · No. 15 · STL |
| Zaviar Gooden | LB | 2016 | 2004 · No. 23 · SEA |
| George Foster | OT | 2007 | 2003 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Dwight Freeney | DE | 2017 | 2002 · No. 11 · IND |
| Phillip Buchanon | CB | 2009 | 2002 · No. 17 · OAK |
| T.J. Duckett | RB | 2007 | 2002 · No. 18 · ATL |
| Jamar Fletcher | CB | 2006 | 2001 · No. 26 · MIA |
| Stockar McDougle | OT | 2004 | 2000 · No. 20 · DET |
| Troy Edwards | WR | 2005 | 1999 · No. 13 · PIT |
| R.W. McQuarters | CB | 2005 | 1998 · No. 28 · SF |
| Alex Molden | DB | 2003 | 1996 · No. 11 · NO |
| Jeff Hartings | C | 2000 | 1996 · No. 23 · DET |
| Rob Fredrickson | LB | 1998 | 1994 · No. 22 · LOS |
| Greg Hill | RB | 1999 | 1994 · No. 25 · KC |
| Ray Roberts | OT | 1996 | 1992 · No. 10 · SEA |
| Alonzo Spellman | DE | 2001 | 1992 · No. 22 · CHI |
| Broderick Thomas | LB | 1994 | 1989 · No. 6 · TB |
| Trevor Matich | C | 1989 | 1985 · No. 28 · NE |
| Bill Fralic | OG | 1993 | 1985 · No. 2 · ATL |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.