The Detroit Lions strategically moved up in the 2024 NFL Draft to secure the 126th pick, selecting offensive tackle Giovanni Manu from the University of British Columbia. In exchange for this pick, the Lions traded their 2025 third-round pick to the New York Jets. Manu, a significant addition to the team, stands at 6-foot-8 and weighs 352 pounds, showcasing his impressive athleticism by running a 4.96 40-yard dash at his pro day. Additionally, the Lions drafted running back Sione Vaki from Utah with the 132nd pick.
The Lions made one trade up Saturday for Canadian OT Giovanni Manu ... https://t.co/mMH5BUsH2F via @freep
Lions trade up, draft OL Giovanni Manu https://t.co/lL8J4tuDv8
Brad Holmes busy trading up. Lions draft OL Giovanni Manu (U of British Columbia) with 126th pick and RB Sione Vaki (Utah) with 132nd pick...
UBC offensive lineman Giovanni Manu selected by Detroit Lions in fourth round of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ACJQ5hAN6e #NFL #NFLDraft #OnePride #Lions https://t.co/eTPz4KOR0Y
Lions select British Columbia T Giovanni Manu His Beast summary: https://t.co/2VavmADJ0I
A fun one: The #Lions sent next year’s third-rounder to the #Jets to get pick No. 126 and take University of British Columbia OT Giovanni Manu — a 6-foot-8, 352-pound behemoth who ran a 4.96 40 at his pro day. https://t.co/gzbRt5M51j
The Lions traded up to No. 126 in the 4th round to take University of British Columbia OT Giovanni Manu. Lions gave up a 2025 3rd round pick.
Lions trade up for developmental OT https://t.co/e0DBwb9D9Z
The #Lions have traded up to pick 126 with the #Jets and are taking OT Giovanni Manu https://t.co/ce54ujDx5H
University of British Columbia OT Giovanni Manu to the #Lions. Massive talent and mountain of a man at 6-8, 350! https://t.co/q7JGGNAkcR https://t.co/vkHmjqcYGT
The Lions trade up and bolster their secondary https://t.co/9oRrioAtur
The Lions are trading up. 👀👀