Saturday, April 20, 2019

Mock Draft Roundup #13

Freep Birkett (8. OT Jonah Williams:  – TRADE – The Lions miss out on Oliver, Hockenson and White, but Williams is arguably the best offensive linemen in the draft. He would start Day 1 at right guard and could eventually move to right tackle when the Lions are done with Rick Wagner. Bob Quinn loves offensive linemen, and SEC players, and Williams checks both boxes.) (4-20-19):  https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/20/nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-round-1/3521020002/

CBS RJ White (8. TE TJ Hockenson - Trade.  I'm not including the other picks. There's a bunch of trades.) (4-20-19):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/seven-round-2019-nfl-mock-draft-34-trades-and-full-breakdowns-for-all-32-teams-all-the-picks/

NFL.com Chad Reuter Final Mock Draft (8.  DE Montez Sweat:  Signing Trey Flowers was a smart move but adding Sweat gives the team a dynamic duo on the outside.  43. S Taylor Rapp:  Rapp is a nice replacement for Glover Quin in the Lions' secondary because of his instincts and leadership qualities.  88. CB David Long:  Long's coverage skills stay in Michigan, as the Lions continue to rebuild their secondary.  111. OG Dru Samia.  146. TE Isaac Nauta.  184. LB Germaine Pratt.  204. WR David Sills.  224. DT Michael Dogbe. 229.  RB Karan Higdon) (4-19-19):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001027100/article/chad-reuter-2019-sevenround-nfl-mock-draft-round-1

CBS Ryan Wilson (8.  TE TJ Hockenson:  After signing Trey Flowers and Danny Amendola, the transformation to Patriots Midwest continues with Hockenson, who has drawn comparisons to Rob Gronkowski. He reminds us more of Travis Kelce, but either way, a legit target for Matthew Stafford (Jesse James was added this offseason, but he's more of a blocking tight end than downfield threat).  43. S Taylor Rapp:  Rapp can play anywhere on the field, and that versatility will make him an integral part of the Lions' secondary from the moment he's drafted.  88. CB Jamal Dean:  One of the most physical cornerbacks in the draft class, Dean suffered multiple knee injuries and that, more than his on-field abilities, could suppress his draft stock.  111.  LB Sione Takitaki:  Scouting report: Takitaki attacks the line of scrimmage under control but with purpose in the run game and has athleticism to drop into coverage. Sometimes struggles to disengage from blocks is a physical, athletic inside linebacker who can also rush off the edge. -- RW.  146. WR Greg Jennings:  Scouting report: Jennings was Mr. Reliable for West Virginia from the slot and showed against Oklahoma and at the combine that he has enough speed to stretch the defense. He was outstanding in contested-catch situations in 2018. -- CT.  184. LB Justin Hollins:  Scouting report: Hollins needs to add around 10 pounds to his 6-5 frame. If he does that, we're talking about someone with double-digit sack potential. His speedy hands match his explosiveness off the snap, and he certainly can flatten the edge en route to the quarterback. -- CT.  204. WR Jamal Custis:  Scouting report: Custis is 6-foot-4 and ran an impressive 4.50 40 at the combine, and if he played with more consistency he would be a Day 2 selection.  224.  DT Terry Buckner:  Scouting report: Beckner is a refined block-disengager with good burst who has trouble sustaining speed through the play. -- CT.  229. S Zedrick Woods:  Scouting report: Woods had the fastest time at the 2019 NFL combine -- he ripped off a 4.30 -- and that alone could be enough to hear his name called during draft weekend. -- RW) (4-19-18):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/seven-round-2019-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-surprise-at-no-4-lock-goes-before-haskins-bears-start-on-o-line/

Rotoworld Josh Norris (8. DE Montez Sweat) (4-19-19):  https://www.rotoworld.com/video/nfl/mock-lions-secure-sweat

CBS Tom Fornelli (8. LB Devin White:  I don't think this is a deep linebacker class, but I do believe Devin White's just as good, if not better than a lot the linebackers who have gone in the first round in recent seasons. He's an immediate upgrade for the Lions.) (4-19-19):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-redskins-into-top-five-to-steal-qb-from-giants-steelers-leap-into-top-15/

CBS Cody Benjamin (8.  DE Montez Sweat:  Detroit fields trade offers to move down but ultimately 'settles' on a Grade-A pass rusher to start opposite Trey Flowers, giving defensively-geared Matt Patricia a much-improved front four.) (4-19-19):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-mock-draft-2019-nine-trades-with-falcons-making-blockbuster-to-move-into-the-top-five/

CBS Prisco (8. DE Rashan Gary:  Their pass rush is a problem in their division. Gary has unreal skills, even if he didn't play to them last season.) (4-18-19):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/pete-priscos-2019-nfl-mock-draft-cardinals-pass-on-kyler-murray-take-quinnen-williams/

CBS Sean Wagner-McGough (11.  CB Greedy Williams:  Trade - The Lions add to a secondary that already includes Darius Slay and Justin Coleman. They could just as easily add to their defensive front with someone like Rashan Gary, but after seeing no cornerbacks go in the top 10, the Lions get good value in Williams.) (4-18-19):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-wait-for-daniel-jones-bengals-trade-up-for-andy-daltons-replacement/

Draft Scout Rob Rang's Mock Draft (8.  LB Josh Allen:  Dynamic off the edge, better dropping into coverage than most assume and team leader, Allen checks off too many of the boxes Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn appear to be using to let slip any further.) (4-18-19):   https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/mocks/plenty-of-surprises-in-rob-rang-s-updated-first-round-mock-draft-PVPu2ER4okebJAwtVnbhAA/

DraftTek Mock Draft (8. DE Montez Sweat:   With just how deep this draft class is in 2019, it's true that many teams in the top 10 could go in many different directions. For weeks, the Lions were slotted with LSU stud linebacker Devin White, but this week, we go a little different with Montez Sweat. With Devin White off the board to the Buccaneers, this seems like a no-brainer.   You may have heard that Sweat ran a fast 40-yard dash time. Putting things into some perspective, at 6'6" tall, this d-lineman was just a tick slower than first-round WR prospect, D.K. Metcalf (4.33). That's fast. Let's spice this analysis up a bit and play a game by comparing the measurables from two prospects' respective combines. I won't name who's who (unless you read the ending, *cheaters*).  Prospect 1: 4.41 forty-yard dash time, 21 bench reps, 36 inch vertical jump, 125 inch broad jump, 7 second 3-cone drill, and a 4.29 in the 20-yard shuttle.  Prospect 2: 4.63 forty-yard dash time, 21 bench reps, 34.5 inch vertical jump, 118 inch broad jump, 7.11 3-cone drill, and a 4.26 in the 20-yard shuttle.  Sounds fairly similar, right? Prospect 1 is Montez Sweat and Prospect 2 is Ezekiel Ansah. Crazy, right? Let's go deeper. As freakishly athletic as Ansah was, he had only started playing football his sophomore year at BYU, and by the time he became a senior, he registered 4.5 sacks and 13 tackles for losses, earning him the #5 overall draft pick in 2013 by your Detroit Lions. Sweat's stats are even better, as he posted 23.5 sacks and 30.5 tackles for loss in his collegiate career. So, with the #8 overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select...."an even better Ziggy Ansah"? I could only imagine the havoc that D-Line would create with Flowers, Okwara, and Harrison. Yowza.  43. LB D'Andre Baker:   I'd like to think that we have been on the Lions' wavelength for some time now, and it's interesting to see that more and more columnists, draft experts, and analysts are adopting this line of thinking. An article posted this week from the Detroit Free Press took the time to analyze the Lions' cornerback situation. The summary? The Lions truly do need to find their true, not just short-term pairing to Darius Slay, but long-term replacement of Darius Slay. That means DeAndre Baker is the selection to fill that need. Slay isn't "old" per se at age 28, but he's no spring chicken. Given the Lions have had quite the issue trying to find that CB to pair with Slay for the last few years now, Baker seems to be an obvious choice here in the Second Round.  Baker only allowed 1 touchdown in his entire 4-year collegiate career. I'll repeat, 1 touchdown. His confidence is off the charts, resembling that of a number one wide receiver (a good thing to possess as a DB) and simply put, he makes plays. There have been rumors that Detroit could possibly trade down from their #8 spot and select Washington CB Byron Murphy, or even trade up in RD2 to take Baker. Either way, the Lions have put themselves into a position of "wait and see" as free-agent signing Justin Coleman could slide into that #2 CB role, but the position is open come Draft Day.  88. TE Dawson Knox  111. DT Greg Gaines 146. QB Will Grier  184. RB Karan Higdon.  204.  WR Trevor Fulgham.  224. OG Nate Herbig  229. WR Johnnie Dixon) (4-17-19):   https://www.drafttek.com/2019-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

MLive Nate Akins Final Mock Draft (8. Detroit Lions -- T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa:  The Lions want a trade down here, and if Oliver is still available, it's possible a team like the Falcons ponies up to make it happen. I believe they have four players they would love to draft in the first round, which I'll touch on later. But short of a deal, their favorite one could be Hockenson. He can bring a mix of run blocking and receiving, certainly more of the latter but with the potential and desire to add to the former. The Lions love high-floor players from major conferences filling positions of need in the first round. Although Brian Burns also fits that and provides better value in my estimate, they will use the signings of Trey Flowers and Romeo Okwara as well as last year's nightmare run of tight ends to justify taking the safest road yet again in the first round.) (4-17-19):   https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/04/7db232612d1038/nfl-mock-draft-2019-lions-take-a-tight-end-in-the-top-10-again.html

SI Mock Draft (8.  TE TJ Hockenson:  Lions fans still salty over Eric Ebron and Brandon Pettigrew will groan, but Hockenson is the do-it-all tight end that’s rare nowadays, able to contribute as both a blocker and a receiver. Offensive line could also be an option here, or a trade down, but Hockenson is one of the best player’s in this year’s draft. Scouts say he is more athletic on the field than his testing numbers indicate, plus, he comes with the endorsement of FOBT (Friend of the Belichick Tree) Kirk Ferentz.) (4-17-19):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/17/mock-draft-kyler-murray-cardinals-daniel-jones-bengals-dwayne-haskins-washington

Walter Football 2019 NFL Mock Draft (8. Detroit Lions - DE Brian Burns: The Lions are desperate to trade down. They have countless needs and not enough picks to fill those holes, so I could see them sliding down 4-8 spots and selecting Brian Burns, who would provide a great pass-rushing presence across from the newly acquired Trey Flowers.  Burns is not seen as a top-15 prospect by several teams, but there's no doubting his immense upside. I'd say he also has a high floor as well; Burns has high-character marks and works extremely hard. He was a team captain at Florida State, which should be appealing to the Lions.  43.  G Dalton Risner:  The Lions parted ways with T.J. Lang, who then announced his retirement. They'll need an upgrade at guard to protect Matthew Stafford. Dalton Risner had problems with speed rushers on the edge, but improved his play in 2018. Some have seventh-round grades on him, while others believe he'll be selected on Day 2.  88.  WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside:  Detroit's offense suffered a sharp decline after Golden Tate was traded. Here's a long-term replacement in the receiving corps.  J.J. Arcega-Whiteside has speed concerns, but he's a mismatch receiver with great size (6-3, 225).  104. LB Cameron Smith:  The Lions will have to spend a Round 2-4 pick on a linebacker if they don't take Devin White No. 8 overall.  Cameron Smith was productive at USC, but there are concerns that he'll have trouble in coverage in the NFL.  131.  TE Foster Moreau:  The Lions didn't get the most out of Eric Ebron, but perhaps their next tight end will live up to expectations.  184.  CB Montre Hartage:  The Lions need as much help in the secondary as possible.  There are concerns about Montre Hartage's speed and athleticism, so he may have to move to safety.  204. QB Easton Stick:  The Lions should begin looking into grooming a potential successor for Matthew Stafford.) (4-16-19):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2019.php

DraftCountdown (8. TE TJ Hockenson:  Even though the Lions broke the bank to sign Trey Flowers in free agency they could still opt for one of the top pass rushers with this pick. However, Detroit has been trying to upgrade at tight end position for years, even reportedly attempting to trade for Rob Gronkowski last offseason. The situation hasn’t gotten much better since, with new addition Jesse James profiling as more of a backup or fringe-starter. The Lions will listen to offers to trade down, but if they stay put Hockenson is a logical target.  Hockenson was overshadowed on his own team by Noah Fant, who is flashier and a more dynamic vertical threat. It will likely be Hockenson who hears his name called first on Draft Day though. Hockenson is very effective in the short to intermediate passing attack and a major headache in the redzone, but it’s his blocking ability that really sets him apart. This class features a bumper crop of talented tight ends, but none are more well-rounded or beloved within the scouting community than Hockenson.) (4-16-19):   http://www.draftcountdown.com/mock-draft/2019-mock-draft/

CBS 2019 NFL Chris Traipasso Mock Draft (8. CB Greedy Williams:  Having seen the luxuries a lockdown, press man cornerback brings to a defense during his time in New England -- with Malcolm Butler and Stephon Gilmore -- Lions head coach Matt Patricia could fall in love with the idea of the long, fast, and athletic Williams opposite Darius Slay.  43. DE Zach Allen:  After going corner in Round 1, the Lions get a versatile defensive lineman -- similar to Trey Flowers -- in Allen.) (4-16-19):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/two-round-2019-nfl-mock-draft-dwayne-haskins-slips-out-of-top-20-after-giants-take-different-qb/

USA Today Nate Davis (8. DE Montez Sweat: Detroit is stout up the middle but could use more than free agent Trey Flowers coming off the corner while hoping to torment Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins et al. Sweat, a Michigan State transfer, is a physical marvel (4.41 40-yard dash, a modern combine record for a defensive lineman) at 6-6 and 260 pounds but also has the numbers with 22½ sacks over the past two years.) (4-16-19):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2019/04/16/nfl-mock-draft-trade-kyler-murray-cardinals-nick-bosa/3416193002/

NFL.com Daniel Jeremiah (8. OT Jonah Williams:  Detroit has spent a lot of draft capital on the offensive line, but I could see the Lions going back to the well one more time.) (4-16-19):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001026563/article/daniel-jeremiah-2019-nfl-mock-draft-30-drew-lock-to-packersb

Walter football 2019 NFL Mock Draft - Charlie Campbell (8. DE Montez Sweat:  The Lions grab a book end edge rusher to go across from Trey Flowers. Sweat has the versatility Detroit looks for with being able to stand up or put his hand in the ground. Adding an edge rusher would allow the Lions to kick Da'Shawn Hand inside to rush in the sub package. Sweat has a fast first-step with functional strength and some natural feel as a pass-rusher. He has just two years of playing time, so he has upside to develop. That could be seen at the Senior Bowl, where he dominated against good competition. Sweat is a long, fast edge rusher who would be a great fit as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense or could play end in a 4-3. To cap off his great offseason, Sweat had a record-setting 40 time at the NFL Scouting Combine, and that workout could vault him into the top 10.  In 2018, Sweat totaled 53 tackles, 14 for a loss, 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble. The 6-foot-6, 252-pounder turned in an excellent 2017 season and was dynamic defender for the Bulldogs. He totaled 48 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss and 10.5 sacks for the year.  43.  TE Noah Fant:  The Lions could use a receiving tight end.  Iowa has produced a lot of good tight end prospects in recent years, and Fant could keep that trend going, along with T.J. Hockenson. Fant totaled 39 receptions for 519 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018. He hauled in 28 passes for 486 yards with 10 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2017. The 6-foot-4, 249-pounder has off-the-field concerns with teams, and that could help push him to Day 2. Fant needs to get better as a blocker for the NFL. He could have three-down starting potential with his ability to contribute as a receiver.  88.  ILB Germaine Pratt:  The Lions could use more linebacker talent to go next to Jarrad Davis. Pratt (6-2, 240) came to N.C. State as a safety before growing into a linebacker. He is a tough defender at the point of attack with the speed to fly around the field and a physical, attacking style of play. In 2018, Pratt totaled 104 tackles with 10.5 for a loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles and three passes broken up. Pratt was only a 1-year starter in college and needs to develop his ability to take on and shed blocks. However, Pratt has a good skill set and could become a good starter after some grooming.  111. DE LJ Collier:  The Lions take some defensive line edge-rushing talent.  146. CB Derrick Baity:  Cornerback depth is an area the Lions should address.  184. ILB Juwon Young:  The Lions grab some edge depth and have shown interest on Young.  204. OT Derrick Puni:  The Lions grab some tackle/guard depth and have shown interest on Puni.) (4-15-19):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2019charlie.php

CBS Will Brinson (8.  DE Rashan Gary:  I just keep gravitating to this pick. I don't have an exceptional reason why. It fits though.) (4-15-19):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-russell-wilson-traded-to-giants-for-crazy-haul-seahawks-land-kyler-murray/

SN Mock Draft (8. DE Montez Sweat:  Sweat crushed his Combine workouts, running the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds and recording a vertical of 36 inches, which is ridiculous at his size (6-6, 260 pounds). He translates that into relentless pursuit of the passer. Matt Patricia should be thrilled to get him to pair with former Patriot Trey Flowers in the Lions’ new-look edge rush.) (4-13-19):   http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2019-cowboys-bears-trades-raiders-dolphins/1o339disqsz2k1r5u5i0b3sskf

Comparing 'Grade A' drafts for Lions from ESPN's Mel Kiper, Todd McShay (McShay - 8. TE TJ Hockenson.  43. DE Jaylon Ferguson.  88. WR Hakeem Butler) (4-12-19):  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/nfl-draft-2019-lions-take-michigans-rashan-gary-in-todd-mcshays-latest-mock.html

Comparing 'Grade A' drafts for Lions from ESPN's Mel Kiper, Todd McShay (Kiper - 8. DE Montez Sweat.  43. CB Justin Layne.  88. OT Yodny Cajuste) (4-12-19):  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/nfl-draft-2019-lions-take-michigans-rashan-gary-in-todd-mcshays-latest-mock.html

PFW Hub Arkush mock Draft (8. DE Montez Sweat:  Consolation prize for Lions is best edge rusher on the board, and Sweat just might be a really good one.) (4-12-19):   https://www.profootballweekly.com/2019/04/11/unlocked-hub-arkushs-nfl-mock-draft-3-0/aqlu1mm/

CBS Dubin (8. LB Devin White:  The Lions' early free agency moves for Trey Flowers, Jonathan Jones, and Jesse James made their biggest need "anyone who can cover in the middle of the field" and White fits that bill as a full-field playmaking linebacker for Matt Patricia's defense.) (4-11-19):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-colts-trade-up-for-dynamic-receiver-jets-move-down-but-still-get-pass-rush-help/

Yahoo Eric Edholm (8. TE TJ Hockenson:  Yet another trade-down possibility, the Lions could also stay here and get a very good defensive tone setter, which is still a need after signing Trey Flowers. But I just can’t help but think that Hockenson fits that Matt Patricia/Bob Quinn mold of what they want in a player.  Hockenson is nothing like Eric Ebron as a player, but that’s where fans’ brains are going to go if this pick happens. Hey, I can’t help that.  The Lions could get help for their run game and passing game with Hockenson, and it’s a big position of need. I wouldn’t rule it out.) (4-11-19):  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-mock-draft-just-how-far-might-ohio-state-qb-dwayne-haskins-slide-155844685.html

NFL.com Charlie Casserly (16. CB DeAndre Baker:  PROJECTED TRADE WITH PANTHERS. The Lions fill their biggest need and pick up some extra draft capital in the process.) (4-9-19):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001025626/article/charley-casserly-2019-nfl-mock-draft-20-giants-patriots-go-qb

Draftwire Mock Draft (8. Detroit Lions - DE Brian Burns.  43. CB Amani Oruwariye  88. TE Josh Oliver. 111. LB Vosean Joseph.  146. WR DaMarkus Lodge.  184. OL Michael Jordan.  204. S Delvon Randall. 224. RB Elijah Holyfield.  229. QB Gardner Minshew) (4-8-19):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/08/2019-nfl-mock-draft-7-rounds-kyler-murray-dwayne-haskins-drew-lock-daniel-jones-nick-bosa-quinnen-williams/

NFL RealGM (8. DE Brian Burns: Detroit’s biggest need is a speed rusher who can create pressure off the edge. Burns can do that reliably with his great upfield burst and speed around the tackle. Paired with newcomer Trey Flowers, Burns’ fluidity and sizzle off the edge suddenly wakes up a sleepy Lions pass rush.) (4-8-18):   https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3145/The-2019-What-Jeff-Risdon-Would-Do-NFL-Mock-Draft

PFF Mock Draft (8. DETROIT LIONS – CB Greedy Williams:  “What he can do from a press-man alignment makes him the fit … Greedy is at his best in press-man coverage while (Byron) Murphy is better in zone coverage while the Lions are extremely man-heavy coverage.”  43. WR Deebo Samuel88. DE Ben Banogu) (4-4-19):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-palazzolo-vs-renner-2019-nfl-mock-draft

Detroit News Justin Rogers (8. DE Brian Burns:  Most don’t have Burns this high, but the Florida State product’s offseason commitment to bulking up for the next level, while not losing any of his trademark speed and athleticism, merits strong consideration here. Burns has elite burst, with a nasty spin move to boot. He would bolster Detroit’s pass rush immediately as a rotational option while projecting as a long-term replacement for Devon Kennard.) (4-3-19):  https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/03/justin-rogers-2019-nfl-mock-draft-2-0/3342697002/

Draft Scout Serritella Mock Draft (8. CB Greedy Williams: The selection of Williams instantly makes him the best player in the Lions’ secondary, which seems to never get repaired properly; Greedy will make an impact immediately.) (4-2-19):  https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/mocks/serritella-mock-draft-2-0-_oiqZBel-EWDrRpU5B91SQ/

USA Today Mock Middlehurst-Schwartz (8. DE Montez Sweat:  Even after making Trey Flowers the fifth highest-paid defender in the NFL, Detroit needs more from its pass rush. Though it's unclear exactly what a heart condition revealed at the NFL scouting combine means for his draft stock, Sweat seems like a solid fit for Matt Patricia's defense given his ability to disrupt quarterbacks while still holding up against the run.) (4-1-19):   https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2019/04/01/nfl-mock-draft-2019-kyler-murray-drew-lock-dwayne-haskins/3329156002/

Doug Farrar Mock Draft (8. DE Montez Sweat:  Yes, the Lions paid big bucks for Trey Flowers in free agency, but that doesn’t preclude the need for more effectiveness off the edge, especially if Lions head coach and former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia uses Flowers as a pass-rushing tackle at times. Sweat is ridiculously fast and powerful off the edge, and he also has potential to kick inside.) (3-28-19):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/28/doug-farrars-mock-draft-4-0-post-gronk-edition/

NFL.com Schrager's Mock Draft (8.
 DT Quinnen Williams:  The Lions are thrilled with the free-agent addition of Trey Flowers, but they're not done. Look for them to add a few more defensive cornerstones in the draft. Head coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn are building a team from the inside out, and if Williams falls all the way to 8, they'll scoop him up. Viewed as one of the surest things in this draft, Williams has the Nick Saban pedigree and the versatility along the defensive line that Patricia will covet.) (3-26-19):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001024194/article/peter-schrager-2019-nfl-mock-draft-20-broncos-land-haskins

NFL.com Lance Zeirlein (8. DE Montez Sweat:  Given that tests revealed a heart condition for Sweat, it's possible that he could slip a bit in this draft. The Lions might not allow him to fall past this selection, though, as they are still working to beef up an edge rush that now includes free-agent signee Trey Flowers.) (3-21-18):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001014266/article/lance-zierlein-2019-nfl-mock-draft-10-kyler-murray-to-raiders

NFL.com Bucky Brooks (8. DE Montez Sweat:  Adding a long, rangy pass rusher opposite Trey Flowers would give the Lions a dynamic duo on the edges to harass QB1s in the pocket. The recent news that tests at the combine revealed Sweat has a heart condition could lead some teams to think twice before picking him, but based on what I know at this point, I still expect him to be a top-10 selection.) (3-19-19):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001023154/article/bucky-brooks-2019-nfl-mock-draft-30-giants-raiders-take-qbs

Detroit Lions Website (8.  LB Devin White:  Put him next to Jarrad Davis, and the Lions would have their best linebacker tandem since Chris Spielman and Mike Johnson mowed down ball carriers in 1994-95 like Rome plows going through bamboo.) (3-11-19):  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-mock-8-3-0-how-combine-affects-the-selections

NFL.com Maurice Drew Jones (8. DE Montez Sweat:  Detroit fills an edge-rushing need with a talented prospect whose stock rose at the Senior Bowl.) (2-12-19):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001017603/article/maurice-jonesdrew-2019-nfl-mock-draft-kyler-murray-to-jags

MLive Kyle Meinke (8. DE Clelin Ferrell: This would be an interesting way for the draft to unfold. The Lions desperately need pass rushers, after pressuring opposing quarterbacks on just 29 percent of their dropbacks last year. That was 31st in the league. But they could also take the No. 1 linebacker off the board, or the No. 1 offensive tackle, or the No. 1 receiver, or -- God forbid -- the No. 1 tight end.  With so many sensible options, let's consult the scouting report on Bob Quinn. He likes high-floor players at positions of need, and who hail from power schools. And nobody still on the board checks more of those boxes than Ferrell. He's a polished pass rusher who racked up 11.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss last year. He finished with 27 sacks and 50.5 tackles for loss for his career, plus won two national championships.  A big-time talent with big-time production for a big-time winner? Ferrell is exactly the sort of prospect Bob Quinn goes for. And he'd add instant teeth to a defense that became one of the league's stingiest down the stretch, despite its obvious personnel shortcomings.) (2-8-18):  https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/c30d462ba73156/kyle-meinkes-mock-draft-10-lions-get-their-pass-rusher.html

Rotoworld Nystrom (8. DE Clelin Ferrell:  With Ziggy Ansah a free agent and the cornerback slot across from Darius Slay a black hole, the Lions need an edge rusher and a corner in the worst way. With Greedy Williams off the board, they can focus on edge help. Ferrell gets nitpicked because he doesn’t have Josh Allen’s physical tools, but he’s a consistent problem for offensive tackles because he’s so well-rounded. Ferrell wracked up 50.5 TFL and 27 sacks over the past three years on college football’s biggest stage.) (2-5-19): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/86139/344/nystrom-mock-draft-10

Draft Analyst Mock Draft (8. DE Rashan Gary:  Some home cooking to fill a major need. 43. CB Julian Love) (2-4-19):  http://draftanalyst.com/two-round-mock-draft-february-4

Round 1 (23 DE, 7 TE, 5 LB, 5 CB, 2 OT, 1 DT):

14 DE Montez Sweat
7 TE TJ Hockenson
4 LB Devin White
4 DE Brian Burns
4 CB Greedy Williams
3 DE Rashan Gary
2 OT Jonah Williams
2 DE Clelin Ferrell
1 CB Deandre Baker
1 OLB Josh Allen
1 DT Quinnen Williams

Round 2 (4 CB, 2 DE, 2 S, 1 WR, 1 TE, 1 LB, 1 G):

1 CB Amani Oruwariye
1 G Dalton Risner
1 DE Zach Allen
1 CB Julian Love
1 CB Trayvon Mullen
2 S Taylor Rapp
1 LB D'Andre Walker
1 TE Noah Fant
1 WR Deebo Samuel
1 DE Jaylon Ferguson
1 CB Justin Layne

Round 3 (3 TE, 2 WR, 2 CB, 1 OT, 1 DE, 1 LB):

1 TE Caleb Wilson
1 TE Dawson Knox
1 CB David Long
1 WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside
1 TE Josh Oliver
1 CB Jamal Dean
1 DE Ben Banogu
1 OT Yodny Cajuste
1 WR Hakeem Butler
1 LB Germaine Pratt

Round 4 (3 LB, 1 DE, 1 DT, 1 OG):

1 LB Cameron Smith
1 LB Vosean Joseph
1 DE LJ Collier
1 DT Greg Gaines
1 OG Dru Samia
1 LB Sione Takitaki

Round 5 (2 TE, 2 WR, 1 CB, 1 QB):

1 QB Will Grier
1 TE Foster Moreau
1 TE Isaac Nauta
1 WR DaMarkus Lodge
1 CB Derrick Baity
1 WR Greg Jennings

Round 6 Pick 184 (3 LB, 1 RB, 1 CB, 1 OL):

1 RB Karan Higdon
1 CB Montre Hartage
1 OL Michael Jordan
I LB Juwon Young
1 LB Justin Hollins
1 LB Germaine Pratt

Round 6 Pick 204 (3 WR,  1 QB, 1 S, 1 OT):

1 WR Trevor Fulgham
1 QB Easton Stick
1 S Delvon Randall
1 OT Derrick Puni
1 WR Jamal Custis
1 WR David Sills

Round 7 Pick 224 (2 DT, 1 OG, 1 RB):

1 OG Nate Herbig
1 RB Elijah Holyfield
1 DT Terry Buckner
1 DT Michael Dogbe

Round 7 Pick 229 (1 WR, 1 QB, 1 S, 1 RB):

1 WR Johnnie Dixon
1 QB Gardner Minshew
1 S Zedrick Woods
1 RB Karan Higdon
















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