The Facts: The Lions select Iowa's LaPorta with the 34th pick overall.

Diehards Line: WHe’s the second Iowa player drafted by the Lions, after they took inside linebacker Jack Campbell with the 18th overall pick. As Profootballtalk.com notes, the Lions have taken plenty of criticism for drafting players at less important positions (running back, inside linebacker and now tight end), but it’s clear that Detroit GM Brad Holmes is going with his board over positional value.Last year the Lions traded away another former Iowa tight end, T.J. Hockenson. Now it’s LaPorta’s turn in Detroit. ... Check our Draft Results page for complete pick-by-pick coverage.