I see why the Lions drafted him. I hope he has a happy long career with the Lions.

Greatest quote: "I refuse to get outworked by my peers"

As a canadian, I'm frickin pumped for this dude! Let's Go!

As a proud Polynesian, welcome to the Lions Gio, Vaki, Peko eetc Nothing like unbridled power to bolster a team already riding the waves of success.... All we need now is for our Rookies to harness that power, receive the right training/coaching to become elite NFL Athletes! ON PRIDE BABY!!!!....All the way from Wellington, New Zealand!!!!!!!!!

I love this dudes mentality. Super prideful, family oriented, tough minded and sounds like a hard worker! Can’t wait to see him grow into a role with the Lions.

I wanna see that Manu - Betts matchup! This guy is pure passion, I LOVE IT!

The lions need to get his parents and sister in town . He would be given a renewed level energy and happiness with his family here, even just for a couple weeks. He has heartache just by his words. They've never seen him play a down make it happen lions that goes above football and it matters sometimes take care of your own.

How can you not Root for this dude. Man Holmes and MCDC legit only draft Football players like they say they do.

Dude is gon be a BEAST

That's probably a 2L bottle he's drinking from.

Lions organization did it again. Drafting players that fits a winning culture we are building

This young man is going to do very, very well, especially having his position coach and fellow players teaching him.

Manu levels up our jumbo package.

Listening to him is making me cry. What a huge heart.

Already has the big body and mindset, once he learns the technique he will be a beast. He will learn from the best on this O line for sure

Representing 🇨🇦 Let’s Go!!

He’s a football guy. Love it.

All grit ...my guy belongs here. He is honest too. Gonna like this big fella . Blessings manu 🙏

Fan favorite already. We have 2 excellent G, this year so no need to rush him.

Wow! I love this guys attitude. How could you not root for him? Hoping for the best for you! ONE PRIDE 🦁

As his ex-teammate at UBC, this dude is going to be great in the NFL. no doubt.

He speaks with a lot of intelligence and passion. Keep grinding Manu -- you can do it!

Wow the character of Gio really stood out here. What an amazing human being

My approach at work has always been to make myself valuable. Gio understands this and at a much younger age. He is gonna do just fine and make a great lion.

New jersey looks badass!

Love this guys attitude, another great addition to the team! Well done, Holmes, well done!

Manu was my draft “crush” this year pre draft when he hit the workout scene. His physical traits are insane. Trent Williams like. Going to have bookends for awhile in Detroit.

Heart of a Lion

This guy is going to become a stud. Give him a year or two under these coaches and with these players and success will be inevitable 💪🦁

Love this guy also...this team is going to be fire. Arnold is amazing also!

Haven't seen a single minute of his UBC games, but already know this guy is my favorite pick of the draft.

Can't wait to see him unleashed,welcome to the pride,you are definitely blue collar so this is a perfect fit.Lets go!

Kind of player I want. Enjoys the game and not about the money.

The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

Seems like a high character, driven young man. If he grows as everyone hopes, I think there’s a good chance he sees the field in around 3 years. 2 if he’s develops really fast. Would be awesome to see him on the left side with Penei on the right!

great attitude

I hope we get to see him on the field soon.

Welcome to Detroit proud brother ❤❤you got this 😊choohoo go Lions 🎉🎉

Belated happy birthday to your dad Manu. I believe it's a + on his scouting report when he is a family first guy. No wonder BH was in a hurry to grab him. His ceiling is high.

I hope he works out. Him and sewell as the future would be awesome.

This dude is not out here to play any games!! “Taking food from my family” “I don’t care about the money” that’s a mindset that can’t be defeated. I’m almost more pumped for him than Arnold.

I could be selfish and say I hope he helps our Lions wow what an interview I’m hoping for HIM to succeed and if he helps our lions then that’s great too!

Please, Please let this guy develop into a legitimate tackle in this league. He is very likable and driven

He has me believing that he is going to work his way to being an all pro for years, I will have to mark my words.

reminds me alot of coach campbell. emotional but a football guy excited to see him improve

I really like his attitude

Damn Domination

Dawg!

Damn, I can see why BH traded up to get this dude! Hope he can develop and become a starter in the years to come alongside Sewell.

Gio definitely sounds like a Lion!

BC boy doing his hometown proud

Keep pushing big dawg 😤💪🏽 Your family is getting closer and closer to seeing you play a down of football 💪🏽💪🏽

I’m a fan from this point on.

Hopefully he can get his family assuming they want to out to Detroit so they can finally see him play way more often now

Can't wait to see him play football 🏈

Lions are making a push for a 3 yr window also, if they don’t win a championship or they do the looks are that they are drafting the line for the future offense and defense. I see the way the team is going to operate and I am okay with that. 😊

Welcome to Detroit! He got the DAWG mentality.

Gotta cheer for him

He raw but i hope it works out for him and the lions

Him an Sewell on the same side Montgomery an Gibbs will each run for 1800 each in the same year. The Lions will ave 42 to points a game.

Imagine running the rock behind this guy

I hope they put this monster at right guard lmao this offensive line gonna be SCARY

This guy has the right attitude.

Although we all love decker, I have a feeling this guy will replace him at left tackle. Penei and Gio reppin

Easy to root for.

Gotta love this kid

All of our linemen about to be rocking nose rings!!

I can tell right now this guy is gonna be in the hall of fame

Mature beyond his years . Hard to judge his age .

How about giving the questioner a cordless mic so we can hear their questions?

His Canadian accent is precious lmao

I've been a Lions fan since they drafted Billy Sims! Never been this excited about this team. I'm not a hater, I like Goff but, I'd really like to see Hooker out there! Possibly the next Michael Vic!! GO LIONS!! 🙂

Dude seems like he cud be a beast if he develops right but idk bout him being at LT over Sewell wen Decker is gone

We found our bookend right tackle

Imagine the young man on hockey skates ..

The more I see of this guy, the more I love him. He's going to be starting at LT soon.

Where is his family from?

In 10 years from now, everyone will talk about how the chargers shoulda picked him at 5th overall. Goated

Seems like a good guy,seemed a little winded during the interview. Hopefully his cardio is ok

I’m looking forward to the day when 70,000 screaming fans inside Ford Field begin to chant GIO, GIO, GIO.

Dude makes me nervous watching how nervous he is. I hope he catches his breath soon.

Somebody needs to inform him, Penei will be the LT.

"Yeah I would love to see myself at Left Tackle as 59 and Penei at Right as 58." Wow that's cool- Hold up did he say Left Tackle? Young Buck talking about beating Penei? He sounds polite but he's a dog!

Steal of the draft