Lions select Alabama CB Brian Branch in NFL Draft's second round
For its fourth pick, the Detroit Lions selected Alabama defensive back Brian Branch
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For its fourth pick, the Detroit Lions selected Alabama defensive back Brian Branch
The Illinois native from the University of Iowa is the second Hawkeye selected by the team. The Lions also selected linebacker Jack Campbell as the No. 18 pick overall in the first round Thursday night.
The senior from Iowa, standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 249 pounds, was selected after running back Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama.
At 5 feet 9 inches tall, Gibbs was a third-team all-conference running back and a second-team kick returner in 2021.
According to the NFL, the Lions receive No. 12 and 34 picks. The original No. 6 pick came from the Los Angeles Rams.
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