CBS 2019 NFL Mock Draft (8. Detroit Lions - DE Clelin Ferrell: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE, Clemson. Only the Raiders pressured the quarterback at a lower rate than the Lions in 2018, and Ziggy Ansah is likely to sign elsewhere in free agency. Detroit has a nice collection of interior defensive linemen -- Damon Harrison, Da'Shawn Hand -- but must get more talented on the outside. Ferrell is a big, highly athletic edge-rusher with All-Pro potential if he betters his hand work.) (1-4-19): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-snag-quinnen-williams-three-quarterbacks-go-in-the-top-11/
2019 NFL Mock Draft - Charlie Campbell (8. DT Ed Oliver: The Lions grab a speed rusher and penetrator to go with A'Shawn Robinson. I have Oliver going lower than the consensus, which stems from conversations with team sources who have seen Oliver in person. They say that he is weighing in at 275 pounds and has played as heavy as 282. The Houston staff thinks that 285-290 pounds is too heavy for Oliver. Sources say that Oliver is not Aaron Donald and that such a comparison is completely off because Oliver doesn't have nearly the same strength as Donald. Donald has great strength, which Oliver lacks. Sources say Oliver is a lot smaller than people think, and they feel general managers are going to pause when they see how light and short he is. Oliver is extremely fast, and a very twitchy athlete with a good motor and the ability to get after the quarterback. However for the NFL, he is vastly undersized and really is the size of a defensive tackle designated pass-rusher - DPR. He could be limited to being a three-technique in a 4-3 defense due to not having the length or weight for a 3-4 defensive line position. Thus, some sources think Oliver could end up being a mid-first-round pick rather than a high first-rounder. Oliver totaled 54 tackles with 14.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and two passes batted in 2018. In 2017, he recorded 73 tackles with 16.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, three passes batted and two forced fumbles. The 6-foot-1, 290-pounder dominated at the point of attack in 2016, starting from his debut game against Oklahoma. All season, the freshman overwhelmed offensive linemen with his quickness, athletic ability, and physicality. He totaled 66 tackles with 22.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, three forced fumbles and nine passes batted on the year. 43. OLB D'Andre Walker: The Lions could use help at linebacker and at edge rusher. Here's a versatile defender for Detroit. Smith is a quality run defender who has worked hard to improve his pass-coverage skills. He is limited for coverage in the NFL, but he could be a solid rotational linebacker. Walker possesses a thick build to go with his speed. Walker has 45 tackles with 11 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and three passes batted this season. He has been a nice replacement for Lorenzo Carter. According to NFL teams' preseason data provided by team sources, Walker checks in 6-foot-2, 251 pounds with 33.13-inch arms, 9.63-inch hands, and a wingspan of 80.25 inches. They have him running the 40-yard dash in 4.60 seconds. Georgia fielded a superb defense in 2017, and Walker was one of the impressive defenders in the middle of the field who helped make the Bulldogs so tough. He had 5.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 40 tackles and a forced fumble on the year. 86. TE Caleb Wilson: The Lions moved on from Eric Ebron, and he is breaking out with the Colts while Detroit has missed a receiving threat at tight end. Here's a mismatch weapon. Wilson totaled 60 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns in 2018. The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder was phenomenal in 2017 as the most reliable receiving threat for Josh Rosen. Prior to a season-ending foot injury, Wilson had 38 receptions for 490 yards and one touchdown. He was instrumental in the legendary comeback over Texas A&M, hauling in 15 passes for 208 yards in that game. As a freshman in 2016, he had 16 catches for 220 yards. Wilson is a quick tight end who runs good routes and is dangerous as a run-after-the-catch threat.) (1-4-19): http://walterfootball.com/draft2019charlie.php
Walter Football 2019 NFL Mock Draft (5. Detroit Lions - LB Devin White: The Lions have one of the worst linebacking corps in the NFL. They can't cover anyone over the middle of the field. They need to add a player who can become the leader of their defensive unit at the position. If they do so, perhaps they'll finally be able to compete with some of the top teams in their division. Devin White was extremely productive this past season, logging 133 tackles. A projected running back, White is still learning the position, which is crazy considering how great he was in 2017. White is already generating a buzz for the 2019 NFL Draft, as Charlie Campbell reported in the NFL Hot Press. 43. DE Brian Burns: The Lions don't really have much of an edge threat outside of Ziggy Ansah, who barely plays. They'll need to upgrade this area during the 2019 offseason. Brian Burns needs to bulk up quite a bit, as he played at 220 pounds as a freshman, but he has a long frame, so he has the potential to fill out. He had 9.5 sacks as a freshman. 86. LB Devin Bush: The Lions have one of the worst linebacking corps in the NFL. They can't cover anyone over the middle of the field. They need to add a player who can become the leader of their defensive unit at the position. If they do so, perhaps they'll finally be able to compete with some of the top teams in their division. 104. CB Sean Bunting: The Lions are sorely lacking for cornerback talent outside of Darius Slay. Sean Bunting is a lengthy cornerback (6-1, 181) with good ball skills, but he doesn't have great athleticism.) (1-4-19): http://walterfootball.com/draft2019.php
PFW Mock (8. DE Clelin Ferrell: This would be a bit of a reach in my mind, although Ferrell clearly is a terrific football player who should have a home in the NFL for the next decade. More than anything, it feels like a safe pick — high floor, and a good not elite ceiling — at a need position, which only partially fits the Lions’ draft mantra. But they certainly need an impact defender who can help a unit that felt shorthanded all season, even with the overall numbers not terrible on that side of the ball. I considered a cornerback here, but I just couldn’t pull the trigger. As GM Bob Quinn was climbing up the ladder in the New England Patriots’ personnel department, the majority of their first-round draft picks at that time were front-seven defenders. Head coach Matt Patricia would rather have impact players up front over back-end talent, I suspect.) (1-3-19): https://www.profootballweekly.com/2019/01/02/2019-nfl-mock-draft-2-0/a1ooxb3/
USA Today Mock (8. DE Clelin Ferrell: As Ezekiel Ansah sputtered to just four sacks in yet another injury-shortened season, Detroit's deficiency in its outside pass rush became readily apparent. With the know-how to beat offensive tackles on more than athleticism alone, Ferrell looms as an enticing option for coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn at this point in the draft.) (1-2-18): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2019/01/02/nfl-mock-draft-2019-dwayne-haskins-nick-bosa/2458023002/
The Big Lead Mock Draft (8. CB Deandre Baker: Matt Patricia is a defensive guy, and it’s not a good look that the Lions defense ranked 32nd vs the pass. The offense struggled when it traded Golden Tate and then lost Kerryon Johnson to injury.) (1-2-19): https://thebiglead.com/2019/01/02/2019-nfl-mock-draft-kyler-murray-in-the-1st-round-no-running-backs-15-sec-players/2/
DraftTek Mock Draft (8. DT Quinnen Williams: With Christmas having ended and the New Year upon us, what better way to talk about the Lions, their season, the future, and the state of the franchise itself than through a Christmas carol! "Enter The Life of a Lion's Fan". Winds of change, are you listening? It's a shame, nothing's working. It's a terrible sight, we're crying tonight. Enter the life of a Lion's fan. Gone away are the playoffs, as we hope for some layoffs. It's Quinn's job to lose, it can't be excused, enter the life of a Lion's fan. Maybe in the Spring we'll get a superstar, then hope that one day he can perform, we'll say trade Mr. Stafford, they'll say no fans, even though he hasn't done the job while he's been in town. Hopefully, then we can acquire, players with some desire. We don't ask for a lot, it's time to boycott....enter the life of a Lion's fan. You won't find this song on songmeanings.com, so allow me to analyze. For the past several weeks I've berated Stafford and the Lions' top brass, namely Bob Quinn for not having addressed the media or the fans publically since the NFL Draft about the team's on-field performance. Even the trades to acquire Damon Harrison from the Giants and the decision to move Golden Tate failed to garner comments from the GM. The season as a whole has been an enigma, to say the least. Expectations for Patricia were high after the team finished 9-7 under Jim Caldwell. With minimal roster turnover, expectations were rightfully high considering Patricia had average talent in his Patriot defenses and maximized its output. He was expected to do the same with this Lions defensive unit and it just hasn't materialized. Stafford vouched for Jim Bob Cooter to remain the team's OC at the time of Patricia's hiring and now finds himself about to finish perhaps one of the worst statistical seasons of his 10-year career. It's a safe assumption just from watching the team that they need help everywhere. They have problems aplenty. From keeping their multi-million dollar QB upright, to an aging secondary, and a linebacking corps that is average at best, the Lions don't seem to have enough picks in the 2019 Draft to address all their needs. They'll need to hit Free Agency hard this upcoming season in order to patch up the roster holes. Quinn's decisions at this point can be analyzed as suspect and very hit-and-miss, including the Head Coach choice. If this duo of Quinn and Patricia, perhaps even trio including Stafford (who Quinn elected to extend), cannot deliver a playoff appearance or playoff win, Lions fans would be right in asking for those layoffs. This is exactly what it sounds like, the life of a Lion's fan, always hoping and always looking towards the future. - Doug Hyde, Lions Analyst. 43. LB Te'Von Conley. 86. DE TJ Shareef Miller. 106. RB Devin Singletary. 133. S Brandon Jones) (1-1-19): https://www.drafttek.com/2019-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp
CBS Ryan Wilson (8. DT Rashaan Gary: Matt Patricia had a rocky rookie season in Detroit and he has plenty to fix in the coming months. Shoring up the defensive line, which is set to lose Ziggy Ansah to free agency, will be near the top of the to-do list. And while Gary didn't live up to expectations at Michigan, part of that can be blamed on him playing out of position. Is he an edge rusher? Is he better inside? Patricia, who was the defensive coordinator in New England before coming to Detroit, could be tasked with finding the best uses of Gary's talents.) (12-31-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-giants-land-eli-mannings-successor-49ers-go-best-player-available-despite-other-needs/
Draft Scout Rob Rang's Mock Draft (8. LB Josh Allen: With Ziggy Ansah set to enter free agency, the Lions will be looking for edge rushers. Allen possesses the burst and bend up-field to make an immediate impact in this area and possesses the maturity Matt Patricia may be looking to add to his young defense. As has been well documented, Allen considered leaving early for the NFL last season but opted to return, significantly improving his stock as a senior with improved strength, technique and even in coverage.) (12-31-18): https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/mocks/rang-nfl-mock-draft-2-0-cardinals-go-extra-large-with-no-1-pick-gMdYImnOYEWUW5x-1Lv0Mw/
SI Mock Draft (7. DE Clelin Ferrell: Free-agent-to-be Ziggy Ansah might be done in Detroit, so the Lions will look to bolster the pass rush with Ferrell. Scouts say he’s a talented and productive pass rusher but not a truly special athlete, which could make this his ceiling.) (12-19-18): https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/19/nfl-mock-draft-2019-justin-herbert-nick-bosa-dwayne-haskins-daniel-jones
NFL RealGM (10. DeAndre Baker, CB, Georgia: Baker is a physical presence with excellent instincts and proven ability to be effective in both man and zone schemes. For a defense like Detroit’s under Matt Patricia, being versatile and smart are invaluable. I just wish he was a little faster.) (12-14-18): https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3114/2019-NFL-Mock-Draft-Version-10
Draft Analyst Mock Draft (5. CB Greedy Williams: The Lions need another cornerback, and Williams offers big-time potential.) (12-7-18): http://draftanalyst.com/mock-draft-top-half-round-1
Draft Scout Serritella Mock Draft (7. Detroit Lions -- Deandre Baker CB, Georgia*: The Lions' secondary is in need of stability on the edge and Baker is a bona-fide shutdown corner.) (12-7-18): https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/mocks/serritella-2019-nfl-mock-draft-v1-0-9cbebOO0ZEuDW7-vEkCPEw/
PFF Mock Draft (5. DETROIT LIONS – DEIONTE THOMPSON, S, ALABAMA: The Lions simply need an influx of talent in the secondary and Thompson has plenty of that. He makes plays from the middle of the field that college safeties aren’t supposed to make. He’s allowed a passer rating of 54.0 on his 30 targets this season.) (12-3-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-bosa-goes-first-renners-first-2019-mock
Round 1 (6 DE, 4 CB, 3 DT, 3 LB, 1 S):
5 DE Clelin Ferrell
3 CB Deandre Baker
2 OLB Josh Allen
1 CB Greedy Williams
1 DT Quinnen Williams
1 DT Ed Oliver
1 LB Devin White
1 S Deionte Thompson
1 DE Jachai Polite
1 DT Rashaan Gary
Round 2 (3 LB, 3 1 CB, 1 DT):
2 LB Te'Von Conley
1 DE Brian Burns
1 OLB D'Andre Walker
1 DT Isaiah Buggs
1 CB Amani Oruwariye
Round 3 (2 TE, 1 DE):
1 DE Shareef Miller
1 TE Caleb Wilson
1 LB Devin Bush
1 TE Kaden Smith
1 CB Trevon Diggs
Round 4 (1 LB, 1 RB, 1 CB, 1 OT):
1 LB Kendall Joseph
1 RB Devin Singletary
1 CB Sean Bunting
1 OT Michael Jordan
Round 5 (1 S):
1 S Brandon Jones
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