Quote from Ikaika about being drafted

It was great to read how excited Ikaika was about being drafted.

"What an emotional weekend. It's an incredible feeling to put so much time and effort into something and have it work out like this. ...

There were about 10 people over to watch the draft. My immediate family and my aunt and uncle were there, but I couldn't stay. The first round took forever. I told them I had to get out of there. My buddy and I went to the golf course to hit a few balls. I got a call and said to my friend that this might be it. I picked it up and heard, "Welcome to the Motor City." I went crazy. I talked to all of the coaches and the GM. I talked to everyone. I was so emotional.

"It's hard to find Lions stuff out here in Hawaii. I really wanted a hat, but I went around everywhere today and couldn't find one. All of it was sold out. I had to drive out to the main mall on the island to finally get one.

"I'm flying out to Detroit on Tuesday for camps. Am I really a Lion? I'm so excited." (Detroit Free Press)