They selected offensive tackle Jeff Backus with the No. 18 overall pick , then selected center Dominic Raiola and defensive tackle Shaun Rogers in the second round .
The Lions ' best draft class before 2012 was in 2001 .
Lions selected offensive tackle Jeff Backus with the No. 18 overall pick , then selected center Dominic Raiola and defensive tackle Shaun Rogers in the second round .
The Lions ' best draft class before 2012 was in 2001 .