Lions Articles:
National Media:
Detroit Lions draft wrap-up: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16946/detroit-lions-draft-wrap-up
Riley Reiff remaining at left tackle for Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16933/riley-reiff-remaining-at-left-tackle-for-the-detroit-lions
Local Media:
Lions UDFA tracker: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/02/detroit-lions-undrafted-free-agents-2015/26799055/
Detroit Lions draft benefits offensive line; 2 corners added: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150502/detroit-lions-draft-benefits-offensive-line-2-corners-added
Pat Caputo - Why Detroit Lions should be improved after 2015 NFL Draft: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150502/pat-caputo-why-detroit-lions-should-be-improved-after-2015-nfl-draft
Detroit Lions Draft Pick Articles:
OT Corey Robinson:
A closer look: Offensive tackle Corey Robinson: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/A-closer-look-Offensive-tackle-Corey-Robinson/05a96eec-72f8-4d9c-b73b-6c4de48c6703
Lions draft S. Carolina OT Corey Robinson in 7th round: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/02/detroit-lions-corey-robinson/26793393/
Total breakdown: Lions draft OT Corey Robinson in seventh round: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16942/total-breakdown-lions-draft-ot-corey-robinson-in-seventh-round
ESPN Draft Tracker (240. OT Corey Robinson: What he brings: Robinson has the mass and length teams covet at offensive tackle. He is a powerful run-blocker and an effective pass-blocker when he plays with sound technique, but his tape is frustrating to watch because of the inconsistencies. The two biggest concerns are his pad level -- he frequently plays too high -- and inconsistent hand placement. There are also concerns about his work ethic, inconsistent killer instinct and ability to control his weight.): http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds/_/round/7/year/2015
CB Quandre Diggs:
A closer look: Cornerback Quandre Diggs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/A-closer-look-Cornerback-Quandre-Diggs/c6df5f37-5903-457b-919e-38ff3cb3bfd8
Detroit Lions draft Texas CB Quandre Diggs in 6th round: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/02/detroit-lions-quandre-diggs/26784193/
Total breakdown: Lions draft CB Quandre Diggs in sixth round: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16937/total-breakdown-lions-select-cb-quandre-diggs-in-sixth-round
ESPN Draft Tracker (200. CB Quandre Diggs: What he brings: Diggs lacks ideal size (5-9, 196), which can hurt him in contested situations against bigger wide receivers at times. However, he is a scrappy player who has a knack for playing bigger than his measurables indicate. Diggs shows quality movement skills and flashes the anticipation to jump and break on routes. He also holds up well for his size defending the run.): http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds/_/round/6/year/2015
FB Michael Burton:
A closer look: Fullback Michael Burton: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/A-closer-look-Fullback-Michael-Burton/e05b369f-b735-4591-8b2e-f750d20116f2
Lions draft Rutgers FB Michael Burton in 5th round: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/02/lions-draft-burton-fifth-round/26781399/
Total breakdown: Lions select FB Michael Burton in fifth round: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16928/total-breakdown-lions-select-fb-michael-burton-in-the-fifth-round
ESPN Draft Tracker (168. FB Michael Burton: What he brings: Burton has adequate size and power as a lead blocker. He isn't a hammer at the point of attack, but he quickly locates his targets and takes quality angles to engage. He also does a nice job of moving his feet to sustain blocks. Although he doesn't have great production, he flashes as a receiver in the passing game.): http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds/_/round/5/year/2015
DT Gabe Wright:
A Closer Look: Defensive Tackle Gabe Wright: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/A-closer-look-Defensive-tackle-Gabe-Wright/48396b8d-b2b4-468d-aaed-d8618343c6c9
Lions fill need at DT with Gabe Wright in 4th round: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/02/detroit-lions-gabe-wright/26773627/
New Lions DT Gabe Wright again following in Nick Fairley's footsteps: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16924/new-lions-dt-gabe-wright-again-following-in-nick-fairleys-footsteps
ESPN Draft Tracker (113. Gabe Wright: What he brings: Wright isn't a massive space-eater, but his heavy hands and powerful punch make it tough to block him one-on-one. The 2014 team captain also has the motor and enough range to make plays outside the tackle box. While he's not a powerful bull rusher and he has average closing speed, he has the agility, hands and enough quickness to develop into a disruptive interior pass-rusher who moves quarterbacks off their spots.): http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds/_/round/4/year/2015
CB Alex Carter:
Lions love 3rd-round CB Carter's intelligence, versatility: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/01/detroit-lions-nfl-draft/26752433/
RB Ameer Abdullah:
Out to prove there's only one Ameer Abdullah: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Out-to-prove-theres-only-one-Ameer-Abdullah/ab7b4ce1-c91f-4aa8-9527-af958d210e0c
2nd-rounder Ameer Abdullah felt destined to join Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/01/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-ameer-abdullah/26744651/
Detroit Lions love leadership, background of Ameer Abdullah: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150502/detroit-lions-love-leadership-background-of-ameer-abdullah
2015 Draft Articles:
La'el Collins goes undrafted; not eligible for '16 draft: www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000490639/article/lael-collins-goes-undrafted-not-eligible-for-16-draft
Top undrafted free agents following the 2015 NFL Draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000490510/article/top-undrafted-free-agents-following-the-2015-nfl-draft
015 NFL Draft: Best available undrafted free agents: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25172033/nfl-draft-best-available-undrafted-free-agents
2015 NFL undrafted free agents: Best players still available after the draft: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-05-02/nfl-top-undrafted-free-agents-2015-lael-collins-nick-marshall-cody-fajardo-shane-carden-george-farmer
Grades:
SN Draft Grades (Lions get a B: The picks: G Laken Tomlinson, RB Ameer Abdullah, CB Alex Carter, DT Gabe Wright, RB Michael Burton, CB Quandre Diggs, T Corey Robinson. The Lions slid to ‘tweener status after having their defensive line gutted in free agency, but this is a nice rebound to help their wild-card chances. They methodically filled their needs with good values for Tomlinson, Abdullah, Carter and Wright. Mission accomplished of getting stronger in the running game and deeper in the secondary.): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-05-02/nfl-draft-2015-grading-grades-team-by-team-picks-steelers-jets-patriots-seahawks-cowboys-packers-broncos
Freep writers grade the Lions' 2015 draft class (Birkett gives the Lions a B, Monarrez gives the Lions a B- and Sharp gives them a C): http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/02/detroit-lions-draft-grades/26801917/
2015 NFL Draft: Quick-snap grades for all 32 teams (Day 3 grade: C+, Overall grade: B: The skinny: In a span of about 30 minutes, theLions upgraded their interior offensive line and managed to get more picks in the process.Matthew Stafford is no doubt quite happy at this news, and while some saw Tomlinson as a reach at the tail end of the first round, he's a safe pick that will help the team. Abdullah was Mayock's No. 3 back in the draft and is a steal at the end of the second round. He'll be a nice fit in the Lions offense while replacing Reggie Bush. Carter is a smart corner who could wind up being a nice weapon, given the other quarterbacks and wideouts in the division. Bottom line: Addressed some big needs early while moving around in the draft. Taking a chance on some players' development from the third day.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488931/article/2015-nfl-draft-quicksnap-grades-for-nfc-north-teams
Video:
National Media:
Lions pick Robinson No. 240: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000490597/Lions-pick-Robinson-No-240
Lions pick Diggs No. 200: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000490529/Lions-pick-Diggs-No-200
Lions pick Burton No. 168: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000490484/Lions-pick-Burton-No-168
Local Media:
Lombardi on Michael Burton: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lombardi-on-Michael-Burton/ac3db5ac-7d29-498b-a624-0e739aaf2325
NFL Combine: FB Michael Burton: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/NFL-Combine-FB-Michael-Burton/1afd9b1b-3107-44f7-860e-07cee4e82408
Oden on Quandre Diggs: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Oden-on-Quandre-Diggs/5997d99d-f1cc-40c6-899a-f954248a05cd
Washburn on Corey Robinson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Washburn-on-Corey-Robinson/18e54d82-8924-4d94-a527-8062ad872ad8
NFL Combine: OT Corey Robinson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/NFL-Combine-OT-Corey-Robinson/4526f5bc-d35f-4e38-bd09-5f17339da160
1 on 1 with Martin Mayhew: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Martin-Mayhew/8545db3f-960e-4163-915d-117af158d836
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