DETROIT -- Not only did the Lions miss the playoffs, but they were slotted 20th in the NFL draft order.

That's last among the non-playoff qualifiers.

The draft order for the top 20 is based on record. At 9-7, the Lions were tied with the Ravens, Chargers, Seahawks and Cowboys for the best record. The first tiebreaker is strength of schedule, where the Lions matched Dallas for the toughest (.4961). The next tiebreaker was record against common opponents in the NFC, where the Lions had the better record.

That's a tough break, although they've picked some solid players there as well. Tight end Brandon Pettigrew was their most recent 20th overall pick (2009), and defensive lineman Luther Elliss was picked there too in 1995.

But this being the Lions and everything, they've had some duds too. Offensive tackle Stockar McDougle was the 20th overall pick in 2000, and cornerback Terry Fair was taken there in 1998.

Here is the NFL draft order through the top 20 picks. (The rest will be decided in the playoffs.)

1. Browns (0-16)

2. Giants (3-13)

3. Colts (4-12)

4. Browns (via Texans)

5. Broncos (5-11)

6. Jets (5-11)

7. Buccaneers (5-11)

8. Bears (5-11)

t-9. Raiders (6-10)

t-9. 49ers (6-10)

11. Dolphins (6-10)

12. Bengals (7-9)

13. Washington (7-9)

14. Packers (7-9)

15. Cardinals (8-8)

16. Ravens (9-7)

17. Chargers (9-7)

18. Seahawks (9-7)

19. Cowboys (9-7)

20. Lions (9-7)

NOTE: The Oakland/San Francisco tie will be settled by a coin flip.