Morning Lions Links for Thursday 4-30-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Best and worst Detroit Lions special teams picks under Martin Mayhew:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16828/best-and-worst-detroit-lions-special-teams-picks-under-martin-mayhew

By the numbers: Breaking down first rounds of past 5 NFL drafts:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488561/article/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-first-rounds-of-past-5-nfl-drafts

Draft Buzz: Seven takeaways from Tuesday:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488668/article/draft-buzz-should-we-buy-cowboys-running-back-talk

JaMarcus Russell heads list of draft busts this century:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jamarcus-russell-heads-list-draft-busts-century-213052206--nfl.html

Local Media:

Dave Birkett: Lions GM Martin Mayhew must learn from past draft-day mistakes:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/30/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-nfl-draft/26621239/

Grading Lions GM Martin Mayhew's drafts thus far:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/29/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-draft-grades/26598945/

Options abound for Lions in first round of draft:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/29/options-abound-lions-first-round-draft/26607713/

The evolution of Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/the_rise_missteps_and_evolutio.html

Lions should take BLA -- best lineman available -- in NFL draft:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-should-take-bla-best-lineman-available-in-nfl-draft-042915

Detroit Lions: Much time, effort spent on first-round draft pick:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150429/detroit-lions-much-time-effort-spent-on-first-round-draft-pick

Detroit Lions: Top 5 first-round NFL draft prospects:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150429/detroit-lions-top-5-first-round-nfl-draft-prospects

Tyler Varga could be good fit for Detroit Lions in late rounds:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/04/tyler-varga-could-be-good-fit-for.html

Who's Smart Now? Lions Fans Reported As Best In NFL In Spelling, Grammar:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/04/29/wall-street-journal-lions-fans-best-in-nfl-in-spelling-grammar/

2015 Draft Articles:

Mike O'Hara hosts Media Mock Draft:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Mike-OHara-hosts-Media-Mock-Draft/eee1ccd9-693b-4c1d-9571-2426faf1c8fe

Lions covering all bases, met with Iowa's Scherff:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/29/brandon-scherff-draft/26588883/

NFL draft: Opinions vary on top O-lineman between Scherff, Erving, Peat:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/28/nfl-draft-offensive-linemen/26546487/

NFL draft review: Offensive linemen breakdown:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/28/nfl-draft-preview-offensive-linemen/26546367/

NFL draft: Worth the risk? Host of highly-rated players have character issues:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/30/nfl-draft-top-players-character-issues/26621277/

Wolverines in NFL draft: Sparse offering reflects decline under RichRod, Hoke:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/04/29/michigan-wolverines-nfl-draft/26616675/

Spartans in NFL draft: Trae Waynes thought to be first CB picked tonight:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2015/04/29/michigan-state-spartans-nfl-draft/26616931/

Iowa's Carl Davis is hoping to find a home in NFL:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/04/29/iowas-carl-davis-hoping-find-home-nfl/26600309/

Detroit Lions 2015 NFL draft prospect: Stanford offensive tackle Andrus Peat:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/detroit_lions_2015_nfl_draft_p_31.html

Late NFL draft options: Detroit Lions could target Hobart OL with a 7,000-calorie diet, seriously:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/late_nfl_draft_options_detroit.html

LSU OL La'el Collins connected to murder case he is not a suspect in; could drop to Detroit Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/lsu_ol_lael_collins_connected.html

MSU's Tony Lippett eager for draft weekend:   http://www.wxyz.com/sports/msus-lippett-eager-for-draft-seen-as-both-wide-receiver-and-cornerback

Who will teams regret passing on in 2015 draft? Analysts say Gurley:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488933/article/analysts-teams-will-regret-passing-on-todd-gurley-in-2015-draft

At least one team has a running back ranked No. 1 on its draft board:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488719/article/georgias-todd-gurley-no-1-player-on-one-teams-board

Davis: Gurley, Gordon not the only running backs who could go in first round:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488860/article/charles-davis-tj-yeldon-could-be-firstround-pick

Washington DL Shelton: 'I think I'd be a perfect fit here in Chicago':   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488850/article/danny-shelton-likes-the-idea-of-playing-for-the-chicago-bears

Fowler: 2015 pass rushers best since Von Miller-led 2011 class:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488843/article/dante-fowler-2015-passrush-class-best-since-2011-nfl-draft

Ray, Gregory troubles not reason for Dupree rise, Kentucky star says:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488772/article/bud-dupree-says-hes-climbing-draft-boards-on-own-merit

Gregory or Ray: Which pass-rushing prospect's NFL draft slip is less severe?:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488903/article/who-gets-drafted-first-randy-gregory-or-shane-ray

Which prospects are undervalued/overvalued?:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap3000000488658/article/nfl-draft-tyler-lockett-undervalued-bud-dupree-overvalued

Faster than fast: Speedsters poised to shine:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488744/article/nelson-agholor-amari-cooper-among-speedsters-who-will-shine

Zierlein: 10 things to believe amid so much draft misinformation:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488910/article/ten-believable-things-amid-so-much-nfl-draft-misinformation

2015 NFL Draft: 5 Bold Predictions - Records fall ... as do LBs:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25167622/nfl-draft-5-bold-predictions---records-fall-as-do-lbs

2015 NFL Draft: 5 Bold Predictions - Dante Fowler follows QBs off board:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25167617/nfl-draft-5-bold-predictions---dante-fowler-follows-qbs-off-board

Teams Anxious To Get Reliable Information On La’el Collins:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/29/teams-anxious-to-get-reliable-information-on-lael-collins/

Damarious Randall’s Stock Rises Into The First Round:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/29/damarious-randalls-stock-rises-into-the-first-round/

Wide-ranging opinions surround former Washington OLB Kikaha:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/hauoli-kikaha-2015-nfl-draft-washington-marcus-peters-danny-shelton-shaq-thompson-042915

Zach Zenner NFL Draft diary: The time has come:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/zach-zenner-nfl-draft-diary-the-time-has-come-042915

Gurley progressing on long road back from torn ACL:   http://mmqb.si.com/2015/04/29/nfl-draft-todd-gurley-recovery-acl/

Ray, Collins questions hang over NFL draft festivities:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/29/shane-ray-arrest-lael-collins-2015-nfl-draft

Prospects who could be in for a draft-day slide:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/29/2015-nfl-draft-potential-sliders-shane-ray-randy-gregory

Players being overrated in the lead-up to the draft:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/29/2015-nfl-draft-overrated-prospects-breshad-perriman-arik-armstead

King: 10 things I think on recent draft rumors:   http://mmqb.si.com/2015/04/29/lael-collins-nfl-draft-rumors-buzz-mailbag/

LSU offensive tackle La'el Collins leaves draft to cooperate with authorities:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lsu-offensive-tackle-la-el-collins-leaves-draft-to-cooperate-with-authorities-170852650.html

Greg Cosell's draft preview: Are there any starting QBs outside the top two?:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/greg-cosell-s-draft-preview--are-there-any-starting-qbs-outside-the-top-two-152516444.html

Goodell encourages disgraced draft prospect:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/04/29/shane-ray-roger-goodell-encouragement-advice-marijuana/26606495/

NFL draft diary: Kansas LB Ben Heeney:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/04/29/diary-ben-heeney-kansas-linebacker/26581593/

Previewing the NFL draft's RB prospects:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/04/29/running-back-prospects-melvin-gordon-wisconsin-todd-gurley/26578901/

The Best Player In The NFL Draft:   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/121041976/nfl-draft-georgia-running-back-todd-gurley-best-player-available

NFP Prospect Focus: Dorsett, Smith and Coates:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/nfp-prospect-focus-dorsett-smith-and-coates/

NFP Prospect Focus: Jalen Collins and Danielle Hunter:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/nfp-prospect-focus-jalen-collins-and-danielle-hunter/

NFP Prospect Focus: Shaq Thompson and Hau’oli Kikaha:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/nfp-prospect-focus-shaq-thompson-and-hauoli-kikaha/

CFF Player Profile: Nelson Agholor, WR:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/04/29/cff-player-profile-nelson-agholor-wr/

Final Big Board: Defensive Line:   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2615/Final-Big-Board-Defensive-Line

Final Big Board: Linebackers, Defensive Backs:   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2616/Final-Big-Board-Linebackers-Defensive-Backs

U.Va.'s Harris more than a curious viewer for this year's NFL draft:   http://www.richmond.com/sports/college/acc/article_4a00527b-de27-5704-8aa2-445f549498e9.html

Lions have to wait for 23rd pick in the first round of NFL Draft:   http://blogs.windsorstar.com/sports/lions-have-to-wait-for-23rd-pick-in-the-first-round-of-nfl-draft

Video:

Local Media:

Tori's Take: 3 Fits At Pick No. 23:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TORIS-TAKE-3-fits-at-pick-No-23/499e7629-4147-43a2-9a93-729792e9b2c7

Watch Detroit Lions reporters discuss merits of trading up or down in first round of 2015 NFL draft:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/04/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_1.html