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Last 10 players selected with the No. 6 overall picks in the NFL draft

The Detroit Lions’ first pick in the 2023 NFL draft comes at No. 6. Here are the last 10 players taken with the No. 6 overall picks:

2022: T Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State

North Carolina State's Ikem Ekwonu (79) prepares for the snap against Clemson during the second half of their game in Raleigh Sept. 25, 2021. Ekwonu is expected to be one of the first names called in the 2022 NFL Draft.

North Carolina State’s Ikem Ekwonu (79) prepares for the snap against Clemson during the second half of their game in Raleigh Sept. 25, 2021. Ekwonu is expected to be one of the first names called in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs for a touchdown after catching a long pass from Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Oct. 3, 2020.

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs for a touchdown after catching a long pass from Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Oct. 3, 2020.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in warm-ups before playing the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 22, 2018.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in warm-ups before playing the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 22, 2018.

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Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones looks to pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina on Nov. 10, 2018.

Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones looks to pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina on Nov. 10, 2018.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56) runs onto the field for the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana on Nov. 4, 2017.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56) runs onto the field for the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana on Nov. 4, 2017.

December 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Dec. 31, 2016.

December 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Dec. 31, 2016.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) runs after catching a pass in the second quarter of the Blue-Gold Game at the LaBar Practice Complex in Notre Dame, Indiana on April 18, 2015.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) runs after catching a pass in the second quarter of the Blue-Gold Game at the LaBar Practice Complex in Notre Dame, Indiana on April 18, 2015.

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USC Trojans defensive end Leonard Williams (94) between plays during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Oct. 25, 2014.

USC Trojans defensive end Leonard Williams (94) between plays during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Oct. 25, 2014.

Texas A&M Aggies offensive linesman Jake Matthews (75) warms up against the Vanderbilt Commodores before the game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Oct. 26, 2013.

Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Jake Matthews (75) warms up against the Vanderbilt Commodores before the game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Oct. 26, 2013.

2013: LB Barkevious Mingo, LSU

October 20, 2012; College Station, TX, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) rushes the passer against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second quarter at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Oct. 20, 2012.. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

October 20, 2012; College Station, TX, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) rushes the passer against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second quarter at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Oct. 20, 2012.. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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