Lions News: 2 Lions rank in top-10 players 25 or younger, 2 snubbed
Two Detroit Lions made CBS Sports' top-10 list of players 25 and under for 2026: Penei Sewell ranked No. 3 and Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 9. Both are among the team's best young talents with years of productive play ahead—Sewell is establishing himself as an elite offensive tackle on both pass and run blocking, while Gibbs has put up historic offensive numbers through his first three seasons, including 49 career touchdowns (most in NFL history through three seasons) and averaging 5.0+ yards per carry each year.
The article notes that while these recognitions are encouraging, the Lions' 2024 draft class has underperformed, and other young players like Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta surprisingly didn't make the CBS list. The piece goes on to analyze the team's offseason moves and roster questions, including debate over the Cade Mays signing at center and concerns about depth at secondary, defensive line, and other positions heading into the season.
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