Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Booed While Announcing Lions 2024 NFL Draft Pick

The Detroit Lions have been one of the most active teams on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft this Saturday, already trading up twice to land two talents in the fourth round in BYU OT Giovanni Manu and Utah RB/S Sione Vaki.

To announce the Manu selection at No. 126 overall, the Lions chose Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Her entrance onto the NFL Draft stage was met with a mixed crowd reaction, including audible cheers and boos .

Take a listen:

Whitmer not only announced the Lions first fourth-round pick - she also broke the news that the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit had set a new all-time attendance record.

"It has been a historic week in the great city of Detroit," Whitmer began. "We have shown the world what the Motor City is all about. It is my honor to announce that the 2024 NFL Draft has now broken the all-time record!

"700,000 and counting. So, thank you NFL fans and thank you Detroit."

The 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit has been a resounding success.

Day 3 will continue this Saturday on ESPN.