While it has been assumed that the Lions intend to draft Matthew Stafford with the number one pick in Saturday’s draft, a dark horse has emerged from the Far East. Manga running back Eyeshield 21 is rapidly moving up Detroit’s draft board. Here is completely authentic game footage showing the Tokyo speedster in action:


Quick primer: differences between American and Japanese pro football.
American rules- more than one defender can attempt tackle at a time.
Japanese rules- androgynous elves free to use shotguns to disrupt TD celebrations.

 

In addition to bringing a vaunted running game to Detroit, Lions Vice Chairman William Clay Ford, Jr. thinks Eyeshield 21 can boost home attendance. “It’s no secret that Detroit is an economically challenged city. We’ve been trying for years to get more working-class families and anthropomorphic pigs in the stands. We think Eyeshield 21 may be the person to do it.”

“Everyone shall see I am number one roo-key,” Eyeshield 21 remarked, “Mighty Japan football player superior to Korean Hines Ward. My stereotype broken English much better than his.”