Articles:
NFC NORTH: What the head coaches are saying: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-what-the-head-coaches-are-saying-patricia
Reliving the cycle of the Stafford trade rumor bonanza: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/29/reliving-cycle-stafford-trade-rumor-bonanza/4913571002/
Evaluating How Lions Should Spend in Free Agency: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/podcasts/evaluating-how-detroit-lions-should-spend-in-free-agency-video-podcast
Lions must improve their defense, but how?: https://sidelionreport.com/2020/02/29/detroit-lions-improve-defense-succeed-how/
2020 Combine:
2020 NFL Combine winners: Running backs: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/29/2020-nfl-combine-winners-running-backs/
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Risers and fallers from the OL and RB drills: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-risers-and-fallers-from-the-ol-and-rb-drills
OL winners: Wirfs, Becton, more: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-combine-2020-results-tristan-wirfs-ezra-cleveland-erupt-as-offensive-linemen-work-out/
RB workouts: Taylor, Akers impressive: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-combine-2020-rb-results-cam-akers-jonathan-taylor-steal-the-show-in-on-field-workouts/
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: What to watch for during DL and LB drills: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-what-to-watch-for-during-dl-and-lb-drills
Officially, Jonathan Taylor Gets Even Faster: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/29/officially-jonathan-taylor-gets-even-faster/
Iowa CB from Harrison has gone from overlooked recruit to edge of NFL: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/29/nfl-draft-michael-ojemudia-iowa-football-defensive-backs/4903940002/
2020 NFL Draft:
Making sense of Brian Lewerke's decline with MSU: 'I don't think it's fair': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2020/02/29/brian-lewerke-nfl-draft-michigan-state-football/4908699002/
Columnist Believes Lions Could Pass on DE Chase Young: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/columnist-believes-detroit-lions-could-pass-on-chase-young
Lynn Bowden is the most fascinating prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lynn-bowden-most-fascinating-prospect-2020-nfl-draft/
Video:
NFL Combine 1 on 1: PFF's Mike Renner: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/nfl-combine-1-on-1-pff-s-mike-renner
Best of running backs | 2020 NFL Scouting Combine: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/best-of-running-backs-2020-nfl-scouting-combine
Best of offensive line | 2020 NFL Scouting Combine: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/best-of-offensive-line-2020-nfl-scouting-combine
Saturday, February 29, 2020
2020 NFL Draft Average Prospect Ranking Board 3
1 Chase Young DE
2 Joe Burrow QB
3 Jeff Okudah CB
4 Derrick Brown DL
5 Tua Tagovailoa QB
6 Isaiah Simmons S
7 Jerry Jeudy WR
8 CeeDee Lamb WR
9 Jedrick Wills OL
10 Javon Kinlaw DL
11 Andrew Thomas OL
12 Tristan Wirfs OT
13 A.J. Epenesa DE
14 Henry Ruggs WR
15 Justin Herbert QB
16 Xavier McKinney S
17 Mekhi Becton OT
18 CJ Henderson CB
19 Grant Delpit S
20 K'Lavon Chaisson DE
21 Laviska Shenault Jr. WR
22 D'Andre Swift RB
23 Kristian Fulton CB
24 Yetur Gross-Matos DE
25 Tee Higgins WR
26 Trevon Diggs CB
27 Kenneth Murray LB
28 Jonathan Taylor RB
29 JK Dobbins RB
30 Jaylon Johnson CB
31 Cole Kmet TE
32 Jalen Reagor WR
33 Josh Jones OT
34 Austin Jackson OL
35 Jordan Love QB
36 Brandon Aiyuk WR
37 Justin Jefferson WR
38 Patrick Queen LB
39 Zack Baun LB
40 Terrell Lewis LB
41 Damon Arnette CB
42 Ross Blacklock DL
43 Julian Okwara OLB
44 AJ Terrell CB
45 KJ Hamler WR
46 Justin Madubuike DT
47 Jake Fromm QB
48 Neville Gallimore DL
49 Jeff Gladney CB
51 Tyler Biadasz OL
52 Jacob Eason QB
53 Raekwon Davis DL
54 Hunter Bryant TE
55 Trey Adams OL
56 Ashtyn Davis S
57 Michael Pittman WR
58 Cesar Ruiz OL
59 Bradlee Anae DE
60 Marlon Davidson DL
61 Noah Igbinoghene CB
62 Cameron Dantzler CB
63 Zack Moss RB
64 Darrell Taylor DE
65 KJ Hill WR
66 Curtis Weaver DE
67 Bryce Hall CB
68 Isaiah Wilson OL
69 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB
70 Antoine Winfield S
71 Brycen Hopkins TE
72 Denzel Mims WR
73 Lloyd Cushenberry OC
74 Kyle Dugger S
75 Akeem Davis-Gaither OLB
76 Jordan Elliott DT
77 Netane Muti OL
78 Josh Uche OLB
79 Troy Dye LB
80 Lucas Niang OL
81 Khalid Kareem DE
82 Jonah Jackson G
83 Nick Harris OL
84 Leki Fotu DT
85 Troy Pride CB
86 Adam Trautman TE
87 Van Jefferson WR
88 Erza Cleveland OL
89 Prince Tega Wanogho OT
90 Tyler Johnson WR
91 Solomon Kindley G
92 Logan Stenberg OG
93 Anfernee Jennings LB
94 Jonathan Greenard DE
95 Antonio Gandy-Golden WR
96 Thaddeus Moss TE
97 Darnay Holmes CB
98 Jordyn Brooks ILB
99 DaVon Hamilton DL
100 Gabriel Davis WR
101 K'Von Wallace S
102 Shane Lemieux G
103 Donovan Peoples-Jones WR
104 Malik Harrison ILB
105 John Simpson OG
106 Albert Okwuegbunam TE
107 Calvin Throckmorton OL
108 Jalen Hurts QB
109 Robert Hunt OL
110 Devin Duvernay WR
111 Bryan Edwards WR
112 Cam Akers RB
113 Terrell Burgess S
114 Ben Bredeson OG
115 Lynn Bowden WR
116 Damon Lewis G
117 Collin Johnson WR
118 Harrison Bryant TE
119 Brandon Jones S
120 Jason Strowbridge DT
121 Kenny Willekes DE
122 Larrell Murchinson DT
123 Jabari Zuniga DE
124 Chase Claypool WR
125 Jack Driscoll OT
126 Colby Parkinson TE
127 Shyheim Carter DB
128 Lamical Perine RB
129 Matt Peart OT
130 Lavert Hill CB
131 Amik Robertson CB
132 Eno Benjamin RB
133 James Lynch DT
134 Rashard Lawrence DT
135 Jauan Jennings WR
136 Hakeem Adeniji OG
137 Jordan Mack ILB
138 Ke'Shawn Vaughn RB
139 Matt Hennessy OL
140 AJ Dillon RB
141 Darryl Williams OC
142 AJ Green CB
143 Ben Bartch G
144 Jacob Phillips ILB
145 Yasir Durant OT
146 Alex Highsmith DE
147 Trevon Hill DE
148 Alton Robinson DE
149 Anthony McFarland RB
150 James Proche WR
I used these boards to get the average ranking.
CBS: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/
ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/bestavailable
Draft Tek: https://www.drafttek.com/2020-NFL-Draft-Big-Board/Top-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2020-Page-1.asp
Walter football: https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftbigboard
SN Top 100 (2-27-20): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-2020-big-board-top-100-players/4g8v0bsp4p2n1o952wtueecs5
2020 NFL Draft position rankings (2-24-20): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-position-rankings
Jeremiah's top 50 rankings 2.0: One QB on the rise (2-24-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102767/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-2020-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-20
2020 NFL draft: Updated prospect rankings for every position (2-17-20): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/17/2020-nfl-draft-rankings-by-position-updated-combine/
NFL Draft Big Board: Ranking the Top 50 Prospects (1-15-20): https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/15/nfl-draft-2020-big-board-top-50-prospects
2 Joe Burrow QB
3 Jeff Okudah CB
4 Derrick Brown DL
5 Tua Tagovailoa QB
6 Isaiah Simmons S
7 Jerry Jeudy WR
8 CeeDee Lamb WR
9 Jedrick Wills OL
10 Javon Kinlaw DL
11 Andrew Thomas OL
12 Tristan Wirfs OT
13 A.J. Epenesa DE
14 Henry Ruggs WR
15 Justin Herbert QB
16 Xavier McKinney S
17 Mekhi Becton OT
18 CJ Henderson CB
19 Grant Delpit S
20 K'Lavon Chaisson DE
21 Laviska Shenault Jr. WR
22 D'Andre Swift RB
23 Kristian Fulton CB
24 Yetur Gross-Matos DE
25 Tee Higgins WR
26 Trevon Diggs CB
27 Kenneth Murray LB
28 Jonathan Taylor RB
29 JK Dobbins RB
30 Jaylon Johnson CB
31 Cole Kmet TE
32 Jalen Reagor WR
33 Josh Jones OT
34 Austin Jackson OL
35 Jordan Love QB
36 Brandon Aiyuk WR
37 Justin Jefferson WR
38 Patrick Queen LB
39 Zack Baun LB
40 Terrell Lewis LB
41 Damon Arnette CB
42 Ross Blacklock DL
43 Julian Okwara OLB
44 AJ Terrell CB
45 KJ Hamler WR
46 Justin Madubuike DT
47 Jake Fromm QB
48 Neville Gallimore DL
49 Jeff Gladney CB
51 Tyler Biadasz OL
52 Jacob Eason QB
53 Raekwon Davis DL
54 Hunter Bryant TE
55 Trey Adams OL
56 Ashtyn Davis S
57 Michael Pittman WR
58 Cesar Ruiz OL
59 Bradlee Anae DE
60 Marlon Davidson DL
61 Noah Igbinoghene CB
62 Cameron Dantzler CB
63 Zack Moss RB
64 Darrell Taylor DE
65 KJ Hill WR
66 Curtis Weaver DE
67 Bryce Hall CB
68 Isaiah Wilson OL
69 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB
70 Antoine Winfield S
71 Brycen Hopkins TE
72 Denzel Mims WR
73 Lloyd Cushenberry OC
74 Kyle Dugger S
75 Akeem Davis-Gaither OLB
76 Jordan Elliott DT
77 Netane Muti OL
78 Josh Uche OLB
79 Troy Dye LB
80 Lucas Niang OL
81 Khalid Kareem DE
82 Jonah Jackson G
83 Nick Harris OL
84 Leki Fotu DT
85 Troy Pride CB
86 Adam Trautman TE
87 Van Jefferson WR
88 Erza Cleveland OL
89 Prince Tega Wanogho OT
90 Tyler Johnson WR
91 Solomon Kindley G
92 Logan Stenberg OG
93 Anfernee Jennings LB
94 Jonathan Greenard DE
95 Antonio Gandy-Golden WR
96 Thaddeus Moss TE
97 Darnay Holmes CB
98 Jordyn Brooks ILB
99 DaVon Hamilton DL
100 Gabriel Davis WR
101 K'Von Wallace S
102 Shane Lemieux G
103 Donovan Peoples-Jones WR
104 Malik Harrison ILB
105 John Simpson OG
106 Albert Okwuegbunam TE
107 Calvin Throckmorton OL
108 Jalen Hurts QB
109 Robert Hunt OL
110 Devin Duvernay WR
111 Bryan Edwards WR
112 Cam Akers RB
113 Terrell Burgess S
114 Ben Bredeson OG
115 Lynn Bowden WR
116 Damon Lewis G
117 Collin Johnson WR
118 Harrison Bryant TE
119 Brandon Jones S
120 Jason Strowbridge DT
121 Kenny Willekes DE
122 Larrell Murchinson DT
123 Jabari Zuniga DE
124 Chase Claypool WR
125 Jack Driscoll OT
126 Colby Parkinson TE
127 Shyheim Carter DB
128 Lamical Perine RB
129 Matt Peart OT
130 Lavert Hill CB
131 Amik Robertson CB
132 Eno Benjamin RB
133 James Lynch DT
134 Rashard Lawrence DT
135 Jauan Jennings WR
136 Hakeem Adeniji OG
137 Jordan Mack ILB
138 Ke'Shawn Vaughn RB
139 Matt Hennessy OL
140 AJ Dillon RB
141 Darryl Williams OC
142 AJ Green CB
143 Ben Bartch G
144 Jacob Phillips ILB
145 Yasir Durant OT
146 Alex Highsmith DE
147 Trevon Hill DE
148 Alton Robinson DE
149 Anthony McFarland RB
150 James Proche WR
I used these boards to get the average ranking.
CBS: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/
ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/bestavailable
Draft Tek: https://www.drafttek.com/2020-NFL-Draft-Big-Board/Top-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2020-Page-1.asp
Walter football: https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftbigboard
SN Top 100 (2-27-20): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-2020-big-board-top-100-players/4g8v0bsp4p2n1o952wtueecs5
2020 NFL Draft position rankings (2-24-20): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-position-rankings
Jeremiah's top 50 rankings 2.0: One QB on the rise (2-24-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102767/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-2020-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-20
2020 NFL draft: Updated prospect rankings for every position (2-17-20): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/17/2020-nfl-draft-rankings-by-position-updated-combine/
NFL Draft Big Board: Ranking the Top 50 Prospects (1-15-20): https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/15/nfl-draft-2020-big-board-top-50-prospects
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 2-29-20
Articles:
Six most likely landing spots for Tua: Lions in mix (FRONT-RUNNERS: Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions - Lions (No. 3): If we work off of the understanding that Tagovailoa would be best-suited to sit part (or all) of 2020 as he continues to heal his hip, then Detroit could be a very intriguing landing spot at third overall. Matthew Stafford would clearly be the starter for 2020, but his contract becomes more team-friendly next offseason, which could allow the Lions to deal Stafford and open the door for Tua to step right up in 2021. However, there is a school of thought that the Lions are pushing to win now and would rather stay away from anything resembling a rebuild, even if momentarily.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103629/article/2020-nfl-draft-tua-tagovailoas-most-likely-landing-spot
2020 Combine:
2020 NFL Combine winners: Offensive linemen: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/2020-nfl-combine-winners-offensive-linemen/
DJ's takeaways from Day 2 of NFL combine drills: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103989/article/daniel-jeremiahs-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-takeaways
Combine winners and losers: Taylor, Wirfs thrive: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104446/article/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-winnerslosers-tristan-wirfs-shines
Combine results: Taylor, Wirfs shine on Friday: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-combine-results-live-updates-draft-workouts-40-yard-dash-times-for-running-backs-o-linemen/live/
2020 NFL Combine Winners and Losers: Quarterbacks: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/2020-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-quarterbacks
NFL Combine winners and losers: Jonathan Taylor, Tristan Wirfs flash on second day of workouts: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-combine-2020-winners-losers/pgwsi7z45ewe1r3go97x5ies1
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report: Running Backs: https://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockRB.php
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report: Offensive Linemen: https://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockOL.php
2020 NFL Combine Risers And Fallers: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/2020-nfl-combine-risers-and-fallers
NFL Combine Friday Highlights: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/nfl-combine-friday-highlights
2020 NFL Scouting Combine Team Thoughts on Workouts: https://walterfootball.com/combine2020blog.php
First-round OL prospects Mekhi Becton, Tristan Wirfs wow with ultra-athletic combine showings: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/first-round-ol-prospects-mekhi-becton-tristan-wirfs-wow-with-ultra-athletic-combine-showings.html
Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs breaks NFL combine record: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104260/article/iowas-tristan-wirfs-posts-recordbreaking-nfl-combine-workout
Lloyd Cushenberry Injures Hamstring During 40-Yard Dash: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/lloyd-cushenberry-injures-hamstring-during-40-yard-dash/
Jonathan Taylor Blazes The 40 Yard Dash In 4.41 Seconds: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/jonathan-taylor-blazes-the-40-yard-dash-in-4-41-seconds/
The one position that's never been more important is about to take center stage at the NFL combine: https://sports.yahoo.com/the-one-position-thats-never-been-more-important-is-about-to-take-center-stage-at-the-nfl-combine-013445026.html
2020 NFL Draft:
NFL Hot Press: Medical Concerns Plague Laviska Shenault: https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Medical-Concerns-Plague-Laviska-Shenault
Six most likely landing spots for Tua: Lions in mix (FRONT-RUNNERS: Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions - Lions (No. 3): If we work off of the understanding that Tagovailoa would be best-suited to sit part (or all) of 2020 as he continues to heal his hip, then Detroit could be a very intriguing landing spot at third overall. Matthew Stafford would clearly be the starter for 2020, but his contract becomes more team-friendly next offseason, which could allow the Lions to deal Stafford and open the door for Tua to step right up in 2021. However, there is a school of thought that the Lions are pushing to win now and would rather stay away from anything resembling a rebuild, even if momentarily.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103629/article/2020-nfl-draft-tua-tagovailoas-most-likely-landing-spot
2020 Combine:
2020 NFL Combine winners: Offensive linemen: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/2020-nfl-combine-winners-offensive-linemen/
DJ's takeaways from Day 2 of NFL combine drills: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103989/article/daniel-jeremiahs-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-takeaways
Combine winners and losers: Taylor, Wirfs thrive: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104446/article/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-winnerslosers-tristan-wirfs-shines
Combine results: Taylor, Wirfs shine on Friday: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-combine-results-live-updates-draft-workouts-40-yard-dash-times-for-running-backs-o-linemen/live/
2020 NFL Combine Winners and Losers: Quarterbacks: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/2020-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-quarterbacks
NFL Combine winners and losers: Jonathan Taylor, Tristan Wirfs flash on second day of workouts: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-combine-2020-winners-losers/pgwsi7z45ewe1r3go97x5ies1
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report: Running Backs: https://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockRB.php
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report: Offensive Linemen: https://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockOL.php
2020 NFL Combine Risers And Fallers: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/2020-nfl-combine-risers-and-fallers
NFL Combine Friday Highlights: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/nfl-combine-friday-highlights
2020 NFL Scouting Combine Team Thoughts on Workouts: https://walterfootball.com/combine2020blog.php
First-round OL prospects Mekhi Becton, Tristan Wirfs wow with ultra-athletic combine showings: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/first-round-ol-prospects-mekhi-becton-tristan-wirfs-wow-with-ultra-athletic-combine-showings.html
Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs breaks NFL combine record: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104260/article/iowas-tristan-wirfs-posts-recordbreaking-nfl-combine-workout
Lloyd Cushenberry Injures Hamstring During 40-Yard Dash: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/lloyd-cushenberry-injures-hamstring-during-40-yard-dash/
Jonathan Taylor Blazes The 40 Yard Dash In 4.41 Seconds: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/jonathan-taylor-blazes-the-40-yard-dash-in-4-41-seconds/
The one position that's never been more important is about to take center stage at the NFL combine: https://sports.yahoo.com/the-one-position-thats-never-been-more-important-is-about-to-take-center-stage-at-the-nfl-combine-013445026.html
2020 NFL Draft:
NFL Hot Press: Medical Concerns Plague Laviska Shenault: https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Medical-Concerns-Plague-Laviska-Shenault
Friday, February 28, 2020
Evening Lions Links for Friday 2-28-20
Articles:
What to Know about Lions' Salary Cap Situation: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-to-know-about-lions-salary-cap-situation
Report: Some General Managers, coaches believe Matthew Stafford wants to be traded: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/report-some-general-managers-coaches-believe-matthew-stafford-wants-to-be-traded/
2020 Combine:
2020 NFL Combine winners: Wide receivers: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/2020-nfl-combine-winners-wide-receivers/
Winners, losers among QBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-results-jordan-love-cole-mcdonald-among-winners-after-quarterback-on-field-drills/
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Risers and fallers from the QB, WR and TE drills: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-risers-and-fallers-from-the-qb-wr-and-te-drills
Combine Notes: Ruggs Separates, Hurts and Herbert Impress: https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/02/28/nfl-combine-henry-ruggs-separats-justin-herbert-jalen-hurts
Mekhi Becton Runs A 5.11 40-Yard-Dash: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/mekhi-becton-runs-a-5-11-40-yard-dash/
Tristan Wirfs Sets Combine Offensive Lineman Records In Vertical, Broad Jumps: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/tristan-wirfs-sets-combine-offensive-lineman-records-in-vertical-broad-jumps/
Jeff Okudah: It would be ‘magical’ to play with Darius Slay in Detroit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/jeff-okudah-it-would-be-magical-to-play-with-darius-slay-in-detroit.html
Soft-spoken Donovan Peoples-Jones lets drills do the talking at NFL Combine: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2020/02/28/soft-spoken-donovan-peoples-jones-lets-drills-do-talking-nfl-combine/4906575002/
Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins sits out drills at combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104226/article/ohio-state-rb-jk-dobbins-sits-out-drills-at-nfl-combine
Watch: Auburn's Marlon Davidson provides ultimate sound bite at NFL Scouting Combine: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/watch-auburns-marlon-davidson-provides-ultimate-sound-bite-at-nfl-scouting-combine/
2020 NFL Draft:
Lions facing tough NFL draft decision: Okudah or Brown?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/28/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-decision-jeff-okudah-derrick-brown/4903102002/
Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah has no time for your unfounded criticism: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/nfl-combine-jeff-okudah-ohio-state-criticism/
Draft Profile: South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/draft-profile-of-south-carolina-dt-javon-kinlaw
NFL draft: Will tackling troubles cause LSU's Grant Delpit to slip?: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-will-tackling-troubles-cause-ls-us-grant-delpit-to-slip-204103028.html
Grant Delpit: I get hate, slander from draft experts: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104150/article/grant-delpit-says-he-gets-a-lot-of-hate-slander-from-draft-experts
2020 NFL Draft: Amik Robertson deserves more respect: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-amik-robertson-deserves-more-respect/
2020 NFL Draft: Rodney Clemons shines in loaded defensive back class: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-rodney-clemons-stands-out-in-loaded-defensive-backs-class/
Video:
Road to the Draft: Live at the Combine Day 3: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/road-to-the-draft-live-at-the-combine-day-3
What to Know about Lions' Salary Cap Situation: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-to-know-about-lions-salary-cap-situation
Report: Some General Managers, coaches believe Matthew Stafford wants to be traded: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/report-some-general-managers-coaches-believe-matthew-stafford-wants-to-be-traded/
2020 Combine:
2020 NFL Combine winners: Wide receivers: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/2020-nfl-combine-winners-wide-receivers/
Winners, losers among QBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-results-jordan-love-cole-mcdonald-among-winners-after-quarterback-on-field-drills/
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Risers and fallers from the QB, WR and TE drills: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-risers-and-fallers-from-the-qb-wr-and-te-drills
Combine Notes: Ruggs Separates, Hurts and Herbert Impress: https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/02/28/nfl-combine-henry-ruggs-separats-justin-herbert-jalen-hurts
Mekhi Becton Runs A 5.11 40-Yard-Dash: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/mekhi-becton-runs-a-5-11-40-yard-dash/
Tristan Wirfs Sets Combine Offensive Lineman Records In Vertical, Broad Jumps: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/tristan-wirfs-sets-combine-offensive-lineman-records-in-vertical-broad-jumps/
Jeff Okudah: It would be ‘magical’ to play with Darius Slay in Detroit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/jeff-okudah-it-would-be-magical-to-play-with-darius-slay-in-detroit.html
Soft-spoken Donovan Peoples-Jones lets drills do the talking at NFL Combine: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2020/02/28/soft-spoken-donovan-peoples-jones-lets-drills-do-talking-nfl-combine/4906575002/
Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins sits out drills at combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104226/article/ohio-state-rb-jk-dobbins-sits-out-drills-at-nfl-combine
Watch: Auburn's Marlon Davidson provides ultimate sound bite at NFL Scouting Combine: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/watch-auburns-marlon-davidson-provides-ultimate-sound-bite-at-nfl-scouting-combine/
2020 NFL Draft:
Lions facing tough NFL draft decision: Okudah or Brown?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/28/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-decision-jeff-okudah-derrick-brown/4903102002/
Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah has no time for your unfounded criticism: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/nfl-combine-jeff-okudah-ohio-state-criticism/
Draft Profile: South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/draft-profile-of-south-carolina-dt-javon-kinlaw
NFL draft: Will tackling troubles cause LSU's Grant Delpit to slip?: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-will-tackling-troubles-cause-ls-us-grant-delpit-to-slip-204103028.html
Grant Delpit: I get hate, slander from draft experts: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104150/article/grant-delpit-says-he-gets-a-lot-of-hate-slander-from-draft-experts
2020 NFL Draft: Amik Robertson deserves more respect: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-amik-robertson-deserves-more-respect/
2020 NFL Draft: Rodney Clemons shines in loaded defensive back class: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-rodney-clemons-stands-out-in-loaded-defensive-backs-class/
Video:
Road to the Draft: Live at the Combine Day 3: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/road-to-the-draft-live-at-the-combine-day-3
Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 2-28-20
Articles:
Mike Valenti Says Chase Young Is Only Unifying Draft Pick For Detroit Lions: https://971theticket.radio.com/articles/mike-valenti-says-chase-young-is-only-unifying-draft-pick
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Latest news and rumors around the NFL (9:00 AM ET (via Ben Allbright): Washington and Detroit bluffing? There has been plenty of talk about the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions possibly selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, sources at the NFL Combine tell PFN Insider Ben Allbright that both the Redskins and Lions see an opportunity to potentially trade down with a QB-needy team (such as the Dolphins or Chargers), multiply their picks, and still get top talent. Neither are interested in drafting a quarterback but are leaking this information to try to generate interest.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-latest-news-rumors/
2020 Combine:
TIM AND MIKE: Combine Day 4 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-combine-day-4-observations-ruggs-claypool-love
2020 NFL Combine winners: Quarterbacks: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/2020-nfl-combine-winners-quarterbacks/
2020 NFL combine: Winners and losers from receiver and tight end drills; Denzel Mims and Chase Claypool shine: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-from-receiver-and-tight-end-drills-denzel-mims-and-chase-claypool-shine/
NFL Combine winners and losers: Chase Claypool dominates on Day 1 of workouts: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-combine-2020-winners-losers/pgwsi7z45ewe1r3go97x5ies1
NFL Combine Winners and Losers: Wide Receivers: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/2020-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-wide-receivers
Winners, losers from Day 1 of 2020 NFL Scouting Combine: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-combine-winners-losers-day-1-justin-herbert-denzel-mims-jalen-hurts-henry-ruggs/
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Notable quotes and analysis from Day 4: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-notable-quotes-and-analysis-from-day-4
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report - Tight Ends: http://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockTE.php
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report - Wide Receivers: http://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockWR.php
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report - Quarterbacks: http://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockQB.php
NFL Hot Press: Jerry Jeudy Stars in Combine Interviews: http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Jerry-Jeudy-Stars-in-Combine-Interviews
NFL Hot Press: Tua Tagovailoa's Father Worries Some Evaluators: http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Tagovailoa's-Father-Worries-Some-Evaluators
QB Love creating buzz, could move into top 10: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104092/article/jordan-love-creating-buzz-could-move-into-top-10
Okudah: Gruden asked if I'm from planet Earth: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104101/article/jeff-okudah-says-jon-gruden-asked-him-if-hes-from-planet-earth
Draft prospect Trevon Diggs says brother Stefon is father figure: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104122/article/draft-prospect-trevon-diggs-says-brother-stefon-is-father-figure
This preposterous CeeDee Lamb catch at the NFL Combine is what slow-mo was made for: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/nfl-combine-ceedee-lamb-catch
Alabama DBs Xavier McKinney and Shyheim Carter give scouting reports on Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/alabama-dbs-xavier-mckinney-and-shyheim-carter-give-scouting-reports-on-jerry-jeudy-and-henry-ruggs-iii/
2020 NFL Draft:
Slay or no Slay, Jeff Okudah could be a great fit for Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/slay-or-no-slay-jeff-okudah-could-be-a-great-fit-for-lions
Isaiah Simmons' versatility a perfect fit for the modern NFL: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/isaiah-simmons-versatility-a-perfect-fit-for-the-modern-nfl
Go ahead, dream it: Here's how Lions can land Chase Young in draft: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/28/detroit-lions-chase-young-nfl-draft/4895410002/
Grounded in heritage, Iowa's A.J. Epenesa aims for dominance in the NFL: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/28/a-j-epenesa-out-prove-nfl-combine-chase-young/4900287002/
Meet Alex Highsmith, Charlotte's gem of a pass-rushing prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/nfl-draft-2020-prospects-alex-highsmith-charlotte-interview/
5 plays that prove Henry Ruggs' blazing 40 speed wasn't a fluke: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/nfl-combine-henry-ruggs-40-yard-dash-highlights-alabama
Meet Jack Driscoll, Auburn's battle-tested OT prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/nfl-draft-2020-prospects-jack-driscoll-auburn-interview/
Video:
NFL Combine 1 on 1: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/nfl-combine-1-on-1-nfl-network-s-ian-rapoport
Ohio State's Jeff Okudah: I've been trying to copy Darius Slay since high school: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/28/ohio-state-jeff-okudah-nfl-draft-darius-slay/4901977002/
Mike Valenti Says Chase Young Is Only Unifying Draft Pick For Detroit Lions: https://971theticket.radio.com/articles/mike-valenti-says-chase-young-is-only-unifying-draft-pick
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Latest news and rumors around the NFL (9:00 AM ET (via Ben Allbright): Washington and Detroit bluffing? There has been plenty of talk about the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions possibly selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, sources at the NFL Combine tell PFN Insider Ben Allbright that both the Redskins and Lions see an opportunity to potentially trade down with a QB-needy team (such as the Dolphins or Chargers), multiply their picks, and still get top talent. Neither are interested in drafting a quarterback but are leaking this information to try to generate interest.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-latest-news-rumors/
2020 Combine:
TIM AND MIKE: Combine Day 4 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-combine-day-4-observations-ruggs-claypool-love
2020 NFL Combine winners: Quarterbacks: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/2020-nfl-combine-winners-quarterbacks/
2020 NFL combine: Winners and losers from receiver and tight end drills; Denzel Mims and Chase Claypool shine: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-from-receiver-and-tight-end-drills-denzel-mims-and-chase-claypool-shine/
NFL Combine winners and losers: Chase Claypool dominates on Day 1 of workouts: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-combine-2020-winners-losers/pgwsi7z45ewe1r3go97x5ies1
NFL Combine Winners and Losers: Wide Receivers: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/2020-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-wide-receivers
Winners, losers from Day 1 of 2020 NFL Scouting Combine: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-combine-winners-losers-day-1-justin-herbert-denzel-mims-jalen-hurts-henry-ruggs/
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Notable quotes and analysis from Day 4: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-notable-quotes-and-analysis-from-day-4
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report - Tight Ends: http://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockTE.php
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report - Wide Receivers: http://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockWR.php
2020 NFL Combine Stock Report - Quarterbacks: http://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockQB.php
NFL Hot Press: Jerry Jeudy Stars in Combine Interviews: http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Jerry-Jeudy-Stars-in-Combine-Interviews
NFL Hot Press: Tua Tagovailoa's Father Worries Some Evaluators: http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Tagovailoa's-Father-Worries-Some-Evaluators
QB Love creating buzz, could move into top 10: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104092/article/jordan-love-creating-buzz-could-move-into-top-10
Okudah: Gruden asked if I'm from planet Earth: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104101/article/jeff-okudah-says-jon-gruden-asked-him-if-hes-from-planet-earth
Draft prospect Trevon Diggs says brother Stefon is father figure: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104122/article/draft-prospect-trevon-diggs-says-brother-stefon-is-father-figure
This preposterous CeeDee Lamb catch at the NFL Combine is what slow-mo was made for: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/nfl-combine-ceedee-lamb-catch
Alabama DBs Xavier McKinney and Shyheim Carter give scouting reports on Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/alabama-dbs-xavier-mckinney-and-shyheim-carter-give-scouting-reports-on-jerry-jeudy-and-henry-ruggs-iii/
2020 NFL Draft:
Slay or no Slay, Jeff Okudah could be a great fit for Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/slay-or-no-slay-jeff-okudah-could-be-a-great-fit-for-lions
Isaiah Simmons' versatility a perfect fit for the modern NFL: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/isaiah-simmons-versatility-a-perfect-fit-for-the-modern-nfl
Go ahead, dream it: Here's how Lions can land Chase Young in draft: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/28/detroit-lions-chase-young-nfl-draft/4895410002/
Grounded in heritage, Iowa's A.J. Epenesa aims for dominance in the NFL: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/28/a-j-epenesa-out-prove-nfl-combine-chase-young/4900287002/
Meet Alex Highsmith, Charlotte's gem of a pass-rushing prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/nfl-draft-2020-prospects-alex-highsmith-charlotte-interview/
5 plays that prove Henry Ruggs' blazing 40 speed wasn't a fluke: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/nfl-combine-henry-ruggs-40-yard-dash-highlights-alabama
Meet Jack Driscoll, Auburn's battle-tested OT prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/28/nfl-draft-2020-prospects-jack-driscoll-auburn-interview/
Video:
NFL Combine 1 on 1: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/nfl-combine-1-on-1-nfl-network-s-ian-rapoport
Ohio State's Jeff Okudah: I've been trying to copy Darius Slay since high school: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/28/ohio-state-jeff-okudah-nfl-draft-darius-slay/4901977002/
Mock Draft Round Up 18
CBS Chris Trapasso (6. CB Jeff Okudah: In their trade back from No. 3, the Lions get the best press man corner in the draft by a wide margin, No. 37 overall (second round), No. 71 (third round) and Los Angeles' 2021 second-round pick.) (2-26-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-chargers-move-up-for-tua-tagovailoa-eagles-trade-with-jets-to-pick-ceedee-lamb/
Draft Tek (5. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit trades their #3 for Miami's #5, #39 and #153. They still get their guy (Okudah) and two extra picks! 35. LB Terrell Lewis: 39. G John Simpson 67. RB JK Dobbins 106. DE Josh Uche. 149. ILB Shaquille Quarterman 153. WR Van Jefferson. 172. S Alohi Gilman. 182. OT Jared Hilbers) (2-18-20): https://www.drafttek.com/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round-1.asp
Walterfootball (3. Detroit Lions - CB Jeff Okudah: As of this very moment, the Lions need a talented cornerback to play across from Darius Slay. This has been a problem area for quite some time. However, there's growing speculation that the Lions will trade Slay this offseason, so they'll have to find a new No. 1 cornerback. Jeff Okudah is a big, athletic, speedy cornerback with immense upside. He's a bit stiff, but that's commonplace from tall cornerbacks. 35. DT Ross Blacklock: I discussed Derrick Brown being a possibility for the Lions, depending on what happens in free agency. If they don't take Brown, perhaps Raekwon Davis or Ross Blacklock will be an option atop Round 2. Ross Blacklock has underrated athleticism at his massive size (6-3, 329). 67. S Kyle Dugger: The Lions traded Quandre Diggs, which did not sit well in the locker room. Here's a replacement for him. Kyle Dugger is big and quick,and he possesses an excellent skill set. 99. QB James Morgan: The Lions could stand to add a young quarterback to groom behind Matthew Stafford. James Morgan has made a name for himself by being the best quarterback at the East-West Shrine, by far. 131. CB Samuel Stanford: The Lions could address their secondary as early as No. 3 overall with Jeff Okudah. If they trade down or land Chase Young, they'll have to find another cornerback later in the draft. 155. RB Scottie Phillips: The Lions can't really trust Kerryon Johnson, so perhaps they'll use a mid-round pick on a running back. Scottie Phillips has some questions about being a three-down runner, but he has a good combination of power and quickness.) (2-25-20): https://walterfootball.com/draft2020.php
CBS RJ White (3. DT Derrick Brown: With Detroit needing plenty of help, it makes some sense to trade down and amass picks, but that's not going to help everyone keep their jobs. Brown will become a force on a Lions line losing multiple interior players to free agency.) (2-25-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-seven-first-round-trades-as-raiders-buccaneers-jump-into-top-10/
NFL.com Bucky Brooks Mock Draft (3. LB Isaiah Simmons: The Lions have a pressing need at cornerback but the opportunity to land a Swiss Army knife playmaker with explosive traits wins out in this scenario.) (2-25-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102971/article/bucky-brooks-2020-nfl-mock-draft-20-ceedee-lamb-to-dallas
SI Mock Draft (5. CB Jeff Okudah: Trading back to acquire more draft capital and land an elite prospect that fills a team need is an ideal situation for the Lions. Not only is Darius Slay entering a contract year, the Lions have spoken to several teams about a potential trade for the veteran cornerback. With an elite blend of size, length, speed and his competitive nature, Okudah has all the tools to develop into a lockdown corner at the next level.) (2-25-20): https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/02/25/nfl-mock-draft-2020-pre-combine-joe-burrow
Sporting News (3. LB Isaiah Simmons: Some think the Lions might consider drafting Tua Tagovailoa as Matthew Stafford's near-future successor, and even more feel they are positioned to trade back. Should they keep this pick and go non-QB, Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, with a win-now ultimatum, need to consider the best defensive player available to deliver the most immediate impact. Detroit also can consider cornerback and defensive line here, but it did have atrocious linebacker play last season. Simmons seemed to be all over the field at all times in college with great speed and range at 6-4, 230 pounds, and he also can get to the quarterback. He posted 104 tackles, 7 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and 3 interceptions in 15 games.) (2-25-20): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2020-dolphins-colts-eagles-raiders-bills/10iido0frx8tc1ojtglxagy8ax
FTW (3. QB Tua Tagovailoa: Here’s where things get interesting. I don’t know if the Lions will draft Tua, but I do think someone will take him at this spot. Detroit will likely try to send up smokescreens about their interest in him during the combine, because they want to trade back, and they need to generate the illusion that teams need to trade up to get the Alabama quarterback. But the truth is probably that the Lions would prefer Matthew Stafford over Tagovailoa for the next three years. So then there’s the question as to whether the Dolphins, Chargers, Panthers or Raiders really want Tua. After the combine, teams are going to be clawing over the opportunity to draft him. His medicals should be fine. His interviews will be stellar. If it’s not Detroit, it’ll be one of the other QB-needy teams trading into this spot.) (2-25-20): https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/2020-nfl-mock-draft-anticipating-the-2020-nfl-combine-hype
Walterfootball Charlie (3. CB Jeff Okudah: The Lions have the most interesting pick in the first round because of the variety of directions they could go. If Darius Slay is traded as expected, Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah would make sense for Detroit. Meanwhile, A'Shawn Robinson and Mike Daniels are entering free agency and Snacks Harrison was cut, so Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown also makes a lot of sense. Then the health status and future of Matthew Stafford is in doubt, so Tua Tagovailoa could also be in play at this pick. It will be fascinating to see which problem Detroit decides to address. Okudah has a great skill set with upside to develop. The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder is big, athletic, agile and can run. He is superb at blanketing receivers and preventing separation. Okudah has the entire physical skill set NFL teams hope to find in a No. 1 cornerback, and he put it all together with a dominant 2019 season. The junior totaled 35 tackles with nine passes broken up and three interceptions on the year. Okudah saw some brief action as a freshman, recording 17 tackles and a breakup before playing more as a sophomore. In 2018, he totaled 32 tackles with eight breakups. 35. CB Damon Arnette: Teez Tabor was a bust, and the Lions could use more corner talent to go with Darius Slay. Arnette has possessed an excellent skill set for years, but he only finally put it all together as a senior. In 2019, he totaled 35 tackles with eight passes broken up, an interception and a forced fumble. The 6-foot, 195-pounder has good size, and sourced data has him running a 4.40-second time in the 40-yard dash. Arnette can really cover and compete with receivers, plus is a willing tackler. However, Arnette has some off-the-field issues and teams have character concerns with him. Thus, he could go as high as late in the first round or slide well into the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft, depending on how teams feel about those character issues. Arnette totaled 40 tackles and six passes batted and an interception in 2018. Team sources felt he was best to return to Ohio State for 2019 because he needed to improve on his discipline and show more instincts. Arnette made the wise decision to go back to campus rather than enter the 2019 NFL Draft. In 2017, he totaled 44 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions. 67. C Matt Hennessy: The Lions could use more offensive line talent. Hennessy could be moved to guard in the NFL. Hennessy played well while on the field, but he missed time with a concussion in 2019. He could have returned to school, but he entered the 2020 NFL Draft. As a redshirt junior, he was eligible to play at the Senior Bowl, and he had a solid week of practice in Mobile. Team sources say Hennessy helped himself on the field and in the interview room. The 6-foot-4, 295-pounder is tough and has upside.) (2-17-20): http://walterfootball.com/draft2020charlie.php
CBS Ryan Wilson (5. DT Derrick Brown: The Lions are coming off a three-win campaign and coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn need to have a solid showing in 2020. Detroit has needs along the defensive line and Brown is the top player at that position after a strong showing with Auburn in '19. 26. LB Terrell Lewis: The Lions are in win-now mode and bolstering a defense that ranked 28th last season, according to Football Outsiders, is a good place to start. With the addition of Derrick Brown at No. 5 and now pass rusher Terrell Lewis, perhaps this is the season that it all comes together for Matt Patricia.) (2-24-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-colts-trade-up-for-franchise-quarterback-eagles-move-up-for-big-play-wide-receiver/
PFF Mock Draft (3. CB JEFFREY OKUDAH, OHIO STATE: Not only is Okudah a former five-star recruit with top-end athleticism, size and length, but he also has the best man coverage skills in this year's class. Matt Patricia should sprint the card in if upper management isn't given an offer they can't refuse to trade down with a team moving up for Tua Tagovailoa at No. 3 overall.) (2-24-20): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-mock-draft-jerry-jeudy-new-york-giants-ceedee-lamb-arizona-cardinals
NFL.com Chad Reuter (5. CB Jeff Okudah: PROJECTED TRADE WITH DOLPHINS. Detroit, at No. 3 overall, is in a great spot to grab multiple quality draft picks because several QB-needy teams could be looking to move up to get their guy. In this mock, I see the Lions moving down to No. 5 in exchange for a first- and second-rounder from Miami this year as well as an early-round 2021 pick. Detroit gets a hefty bounty and still lands Okudah, the outstanding corner the franchise might've taken in the original draft slot. 26. WR Tee Higgins: PROJECTED TRADE WITH DOLPHINS. With Higgins in the fold, Kenny Golladay should have more freedom downfield. 35. LB Zach Baun. 56. S Antoine Winfield (trade). 67. Solomon Kindley) (2-21-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102631/article/threeround-2020-nfl-mock-draft-20-trades-shake-up-round-1
CBS Josh Edwards (3. DE Chase Young: Detroit has been posturing for a trade down all offseason, but that changes when they see Young on the board for them. The Lions hold firm and take the draft's best overall talent.) (2-21-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-redskins-take-tua-tagovailoa-with-plan-to-trade-dwayne-haskins-four-qbs-go-in-top-six/
Touchdown Wire (3. Detroit Lions (3-12-1): Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State: So, if the Redskins turn the 2020 draft upside down by not taking Chase Young, Matt Patricia’s Lions get an unrivaled edge-rusher, which is one of many things Detroit’s defense needs. Trey Flowers signed a five-year, $90 million contract with $56 million in guarantees last offseason and put up 61 total pressures despite dealing with injuries. Flowers and linebacker Devon Kennard combined for 14 sacks in 2019; everyone else in Detroit’s defense also combined for 14. Young is a game-wrecker at the level of the Bosa brothers — and he’ll make every part of Detroit’s defense better by that standard alone.) (2-20-20): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/20/touchdown-wires-pre-combine-mock-draft-chase-young-jerry-jeudy-are-pivot-points/
CBS Pete Prisco (3. DT Derrick Brown: They could consider corner here, but Brown is too good to pass up. He is a force who might end up being the best defensive player in this draft.) (2-20-19): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-lock-in-joe-burrow-to-bengals-plus-saints-and-packers-add-receivers-in-round-1/
NFL.com Charlie Casserly (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit needs to upgrade the pass rush, and Derrick Brown is the best D-lineman on the board. That said, I gave them Okudah because I have him rated higher than Brown. Not to mention, the Lions have a need at CB (even more so with the uncertainty surrounding Darius Slay). And of course, better coverage helps the pass rush get home.) (2-18-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102266/article/charley-casserlys-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-herbert-to-chargers
CBS Tom Fornelli (3. CB Jeff Okudah: The Lions trade down three spots and end up with the corner everybody is mocking to them at No. 3 while adding more picks to their arsenal. Pretty good move for Detroit!) (2-18-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-chargers-trade-up-for-tua-tagovailoa-lions-add-picks-and-still-get-perfect-fit/
ESPN Mel Kiper Mock Draft (3. QB Tua Tagovailoa) (2-18-20): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/kiper-has-lions-drafting-a-quarterback-in-latest-mock-draft
MLive Ben Raven (5. Detroit Lions -- Clemson LB/S Isaiah Simmons: The Detroit Lions were bad all over the board last season, coming 64 yards within the franchise mark for defensive futility. Detroit’s defense allowed the most passing yards, intercepted the least amount of passes and produced a league-worst 28 sacks. Simmons might not have a defined position, but he’s performed at a high level while being asked to do a little bit of everything. He logged more than 100 snaps at outside linebacker, inside linebacker, slot corner, and both safety positions for Clemson last season. He might be the perfect hybrid linebacker for where the NFL is going. Pro Football Focus handed him coverage grades of 76.1, 90.0 and 88.2 in three seasons, respectively. Those marks paired with the number of different positions he was regularly playing is mind-boggling. A defensive coach like Matt Patricia getting his hands on a player with this level of versatility? That sounds too good to pass on for someone who asks a lot from his linebackers. Jarrad Davis and Christian Jones struggled, and there’s room for Simmons to immediately enter the linebacker rotation to limit the added tasks for those two. Also, veteran Tavon Wilson is a pending free agent and Will Harris needs to take some steps forward to earn a regular role at safety. Simmons might need a little more time to find what works best, but the all-around talent is worth the risk. 18. Detroit Lions (via trade with Dolphins) -- Florida CB C.J. Henderson: Detroit trades back and misses out on Okudah but finds Henderson waiting for them at No. 18. Henderson comes in at 6-foot-1 and with desirable experience playing man coverage in the SEC. He was credited with allowing only 28 first-down catches on 637 coverage plays in the last two seasons per PFF. Considering the level of talent he was facing, and you better believe he’s popped up on Lions general manager Bob Quinn’s radar. Adding Simmons and Henderson to the defense both fills the need for versatility at the linebacker position while beefing up the secondary. If this happens in April, expect an A+ grade right here. Henderson is both a fit and would represent one of the best-case scenarios if the team trades back and misses on Okudah.) (2-18-20): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/ben-ravens-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-lions-trade-back-land-2-defenders-with-first-round-picks.html
O'hara's Mock Draft 2.0 (3. DE Chase Young, Ohio State: The Lions catch a break with the Dolphins trading up to take Tagovailoa at No. 2. Young adds an elite pass rusher to a defense that ranked 31st overall last year, last against the pass, tied for last with seven interceptions and tied for 30th with 26 sacks.) (2-17-20): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-mock-3-2-0-pre-combine-edition-young-tagovailoa-okudah
Draftwire (3. Detroit Lions - CB Jeff Okudah: I’m betting the Lions would love to move down from this spot, and with plenty of QB-needy teams likely to be targeting Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, they might get the deal they’re looking for. If not, they can choose between a couple of blue-chip prospects at positions of need on defense, opting for the best player at the more premium spot here. 35. James Lynch DT. 67. DE Bradlee Anae. 99. Detroit Lions | Denzel Mims WR ) (2-17-20): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/17/2020-nfl-mock-draft-4-rounds-updated-joe-burrow-chase-young-tua-tagovailoa/
USA Today Middlehurst-Schwartz (3. Lions — Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State: With Matthew Stafford trade speculation summarily dismissed by GM Bob Quinn, the most pressing question of Detroit's offseason still hinges on whether a quarterback-hungry team will offer a bounty for this selection — and whether the Lions would accept such a package. Part of that equation should entail weighing the risk of losing out on Okudah, who has a good case to trail only his ex-Buckeye teammate Young among this draft's premiere defensive talents.) (2-17-20): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/17/nfl-mock-draft-2020-cowboys-patriots-combine-first-round/4783268002/
CBS Will Brinson (3. CB Jeff Okudah: The Lions could go QB here in theory or auction off the pick (I think the latter is more likely), but they also need to win now and so they add a player in Okudah who can help improve their defense immediately.) (2-13-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-browns-trade-odell-beckham-to-patriots-chiefs-land-star-running-back/
MLive Kyle Meinke (3. Ohio State DE Chase Young: Nobody stands to benefit from a run on quarterbacks more than Detroit, which already has a franchise quarterback playing at a high level. Of course, it still lost 12 games last year because of a near-historically bad defense. There was no bigger reason for that than their pass rush, which was among the league’s worst. This defense won’t work without better peformances up front, and Young just so happens to be the best pass rusher in this draft. Hell, he might be the best defensive prospect overall. As long as you have a quarterback in place, you don’t pass up the opportunity to lock in a playmaking pass rusher on a cost-controlled contract like this. Detroit won’t.) (2-11-20): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/kyle-meinkes-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-lions-land-ohio-state-star-chase-young.html
NFL.com MJD (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit gets the most talented cornerback in this draft class to pair with three-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay, assuming he remains a Lion this offseason.) (2-11-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001101731/article/maurice-jonesdrew-nfl-mock-draft-10-chargers-replace-rivers
Yahoo Eric Edholm (3. CB Jeff Okudah: How about that? Three picks, three straight members of the 2017 Buckeyes. In our previous mock, we had Auburn DT Derrick Brown at this spot. Our estimation is that the Lions have three options right now: trade down (for a Tua team), or stay put and take either Okudah or Brown. And depending on how far they move down, the Lions might be able to have their cake and eat it, too. But in this scenario, the Lions nab the best cover man in the draft. With Darius Slay’s future in Detroit unclear, it would make a lot of sense. 35. RB D’Andre Swift) (2-10-20): https://sports.yahoo.com/precombine-nfl-mock-draft-5-quarterbacks-land-in-rounds-1-and-2-143615177.html
Rotoworld Thor Nystrom (3. LB Isaiah Simmons: I refuse to list Simmons as a linebacker – he’s a defensive weapon. You don’t draft him to play a traditional off-ball role. You draft him to move him all over the place, erase opponents, and tick off opposing offensive coordinators. The Lions are no doubt hoping Chase Young falls. If he doesn’t, Detroit really should take Miami’s Tua offer (or whoever has decided to buck up). Because the Lions don’t have one defensive need, they have a pride of them. You wouldn’t argue with Jeffrey Okudah here, but Simmons’ ability to be deployed off-ball, on the edge, in the slot, and at safety feels like a better fit in a two-for-one special kind of way. 35. Mississippi State CB Cam Dantzler: A long, explosive, suffocating corner from the SEC who figures to rise during the process. Dantzler (6’2/185) is skinny, but he’s an aggressive, fight-you-for-it type made for press coverage. He’d be a target of mine if I needed a corner early in Round 2. I wouldn’t wait much longer. Dantzler has enough high-level tape against top-notch competition that he shouldn’t drop outside the top-40, lack of hype right now notwithstanding. 67. Michigan EDGE Josh Uche: The Lions, in need of edge help, shop local with Uche, who piled up 25 hurries, 13 hurries and eight sacks in 206 pass-rushing attempts last year. That was good for an elite 91.4 PFF pass-rushing grade. Uche will drop a little because of size limitations (6’1/241), a foot fracture and torn meniscus in his past, and a game that is overly-reliant on athleticism over technical know-how.) (2-10-20): https://www.rotoworld.com/article/mock-drafts/thor-nystrom-mock-draft-day-1 and Day 2 - https://www.rotoworld.com/article/mock-drafts/thor-nystrom-mock-draft-day-2?page=0
NFL RealGM (3. Detroit Lions: Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State. Lions fans--and I’m one of them--get their fantasy fulfilled. Young is the perfect player to fix Detroit’s biggest need, someone who can generate pass rush on his own and dictate blocking schemes.) (2-7-20): https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3249/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft-Version-20-The-Rise-Of-The-OL
Dave Birkett Mock Draft (3. CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State – The draft starts at three, and since I’m not projecting trades for now, the Lions are left to pick between Tagovailoa and three of the best defensive players in the draft. Derrick Brown and Isaiah Simmons would be worthwhile selections, but cornerback is arguably the second most important position on the field and Okudah is a future star.) (2-6-20): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/06/dave-birkett-mock-draft-detroit-lions-defense-tua-tagovailoa/4666575002/
ESPN's McShay Mock Draft (3. CB Jeff Okudah) (2-4-20): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/espns-todd-mcshay-sticking-with-cb-jeff-okudah-to-detroit-lions-in-latest-mock-draft.html
Detroit News Justin Rogers (3. DT Derrick Brown: Ideally, the Lions are able to trade down from this spot, pick up some extra draft equity and still get one of the top defenders on their board. Staying put, the polished and productive interior lineman fills one of Detroit’s biggest needs, which only becomes more glaring if “Snacks” Harrison retires.) (2-2-20): https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/03/justin-rogers-2020-nfl-mock-draft-1-0/4597618002/
NFL.com Lance Zielein Mock Draft (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Easy slot to fill with the Lions needing help opposite Darius Slay and Okudah possessing all the traits Matt Patricia could want.) (1-29-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001099512/article/lance-zierlein-nfl-mock-draft-10-raiders-pick-wr-jerry-jeudy
The Big lead Ryan Phillips (3. Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State: This will be a prime spot for a trade, but Detroit's secondary is a mess and this is a spot where they could land a star at cornerback. Okudah is the best corner in the country by a considerable margin. He has the upside of a shutdown guy, which is exactly what the Lions need. A unanimous All-American in 2019, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner is an elite, lockdown corner a defense can build around.) (1-28-20): https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/2020-nfl-mock-draft-joe-burrow-stays-at-no-1-top-10-sees-a-number-of-changes-01dzmejf4e6h
Foxsports (3. LB Isaiah Simmons (2019 season stats: 8.0 sacks, 3 INTs, 8 passes defended, 104 total tackles): The most versatile defender in the draft will probably have a huge impact on Trey Flowers and promising young LBs Jarrad Davis and Christian Jones.) (1-24-20): https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/2020-nfl-mock-draft-joe-burrow-chase-young-tua-tagovailoa-number-one-pick-011520-2-012420
NFL.com Dan Jeremiah (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit could easily auction off this slot to those teams in search of a quarterback. If the Lions stick and pick, Okudah would provide a much-needed upgrade in their secondary.) (1-21-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001097592/article/daniel-jeremiah-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-four-qbs-in-top-15
Draftcountdown (6. CB Jeff Odukah: Considering they have one of the leagues worst pass defenses the Lions would be fortunate to find Okudah still on the board at this point. A unanimous five-star recruit coming out of high school, Okudah only had one career start entering his junior season due to the embarrassment of riches the Buckeyes have had at the cornerback position in recent years. Despite that modest experience Okudah was projected to be a Top 10 pick based mostly on potential. Not only did Okudah live up to those lofty expectations, he surpassed them. A big, fast and athletic cover guy, the physical tools were never in doubt with Okudah. Scouts wanted to see him make more plays in the secondary though and Okudah answered those questions in emphatic fashion. Okudah is arguably the first true shutdown corner to come along since Jalen Ramsey and is a better pro prospect than former teammates Marshon Lattimore (#11 overall in 2017) or Denzel Ward (#4 overall in 2018).) (1-20-20): http://draftcountdown.com/mock-draft/2020-mock-draft/round-1-2020-mock-draft-1/
Tony Pauline (3. DT Derrick Brown: This would be a major boost for the defensive line as Damon Harrison won’t last much longer and could possibly retire this offseason. Brown is a prospect I’ve gushed over the past two years and someone I graded as a top-12 pick a year ago before he decided to return to Auburn. Presently listed third on my big board, Brown is a scheme versatile defender who can line up at multiple spots up front.) (1-13-20): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tony-pauline-pre-senior-bowl-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-saints-qb/
Round 1 Pick (20 CB, 5 DT, 5 LB, 5 DE, 2 QB):
20 CB Jeff Okudah
5 DT Derrick Brown
5 LB Isaiah Simmons
5 DE Chase Young
2 QB Tua Tagovailoa
Round 1 Trade (1 CB, 1 WR, 1 DE):
1 CJ Henderson
1 WR Tee Higgins
1 DE Terrell Lewis
Round 2 Pick (2 CB, 2 LB, 2 DT, 1 WR, 1 RB):
1 LB Terrell Lewis
1 CB Damon Arnette
1 CB Cameron Dantzler
1 DT Ross Blacklock
1 DT James Lynch
1 WR Laviska Shenault
1 RB D'Andre Swift
1 LB Zach Baun
Round 2 Trade (1 S, 1 G):
1 S Antoine Winfield
1 G John Simpson
Round 3 (1 RB, 1 C, 1 G, 1 S, 2 DE):
1 RB JK Dobbins
1 S Kyle Dugger
1 C Matt Hennessy
1 G Solomon Kindley
1 DE Josh Uche
1 DE Bradlee Anae
Round 4 (1 QB, 1 WR, 1 DE):
1 DE Josh Uche
1 QB James Morgan
1 WR Denzel Mims
Round 5 Pick 149 (1 LB, 1 CB):
1 ILB Shaquile Quarterman
1 CB Samuel Stanford
Round 5 Pick 153 (trade) (1 WR):
1 WR Van Jefferson
Round 5 Pick 172 (1 S, 1 RB)
1 S Alohi Gilman
1 RB Scottie Phillips
Round 6 (1 OT):
1 OT Jared Hilbers
Draft Tek (5. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit trades their #3 for Miami's #5, #39 and #153. They still get their guy (Okudah) and two extra picks! 35. LB Terrell Lewis: 39. G John Simpson 67. RB JK Dobbins 106. DE Josh Uche. 149. ILB Shaquille Quarterman 153. WR Van Jefferson. 172. S Alohi Gilman. 182. OT Jared Hilbers) (2-18-20): https://www.drafttek.com/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round-1.asp
Walterfootball (3. Detroit Lions - CB Jeff Okudah: As of this very moment, the Lions need a talented cornerback to play across from Darius Slay. This has been a problem area for quite some time. However, there's growing speculation that the Lions will trade Slay this offseason, so they'll have to find a new No. 1 cornerback. Jeff Okudah is a big, athletic, speedy cornerback with immense upside. He's a bit stiff, but that's commonplace from tall cornerbacks. 35. DT Ross Blacklock: I discussed Derrick Brown being a possibility for the Lions, depending on what happens in free agency. If they don't take Brown, perhaps Raekwon Davis or Ross Blacklock will be an option atop Round 2. Ross Blacklock has underrated athleticism at his massive size (6-3, 329). 67. S Kyle Dugger: The Lions traded Quandre Diggs, which did not sit well in the locker room. Here's a replacement for him. Kyle Dugger is big and quick,and he possesses an excellent skill set. 99. QB James Morgan: The Lions could stand to add a young quarterback to groom behind Matthew Stafford. James Morgan has made a name for himself by being the best quarterback at the East-West Shrine, by far. 131. CB Samuel Stanford: The Lions could address their secondary as early as No. 3 overall with Jeff Okudah. If they trade down or land Chase Young, they'll have to find another cornerback later in the draft. 155. RB Scottie Phillips: The Lions can't really trust Kerryon Johnson, so perhaps they'll use a mid-round pick on a running back. Scottie Phillips has some questions about being a three-down runner, but he has a good combination of power and quickness.) (2-25-20): https://walterfootball.com/draft2020.php
CBS RJ White (3. DT Derrick Brown: With Detroit needing plenty of help, it makes some sense to trade down and amass picks, but that's not going to help everyone keep their jobs. Brown will become a force on a Lions line losing multiple interior players to free agency.) (2-25-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-seven-first-round-trades-as-raiders-buccaneers-jump-into-top-10/
NFL.com Bucky Brooks Mock Draft (3. LB Isaiah Simmons: The Lions have a pressing need at cornerback but the opportunity to land a Swiss Army knife playmaker with explosive traits wins out in this scenario.) (2-25-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102971/article/bucky-brooks-2020-nfl-mock-draft-20-ceedee-lamb-to-dallas
SI Mock Draft (5. CB Jeff Okudah: Trading back to acquire more draft capital and land an elite prospect that fills a team need is an ideal situation for the Lions. Not only is Darius Slay entering a contract year, the Lions have spoken to several teams about a potential trade for the veteran cornerback. With an elite blend of size, length, speed and his competitive nature, Okudah has all the tools to develop into a lockdown corner at the next level.) (2-25-20): https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/02/25/nfl-mock-draft-2020-pre-combine-joe-burrow
Sporting News (3. LB Isaiah Simmons: Some think the Lions might consider drafting Tua Tagovailoa as Matthew Stafford's near-future successor, and even more feel they are positioned to trade back. Should they keep this pick and go non-QB, Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, with a win-now ultimatum, need to consider the best defensive player available to deliver the most immediate impact. Detroit also can consider cornerback and defensive line here, but it did have atrocious linebacker play last season. Simmons seemed to be all over the field at all times in college with great speed and range at 6-4, 230 pounds, and he also can get to the quarterback. He posted 104 tackles, 7 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and 3 interceptions in 15 games.) (2-25-20): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2020-dolphins-colts-eagles-raiders-bills/10iido0frx8tc1ojtglxagy8ax
FTW (3. QB Tua Tagovailoa: Here’s where things get interesting. I don’t know if the Lions will draft Tua, but I do think someone will take him at this spot. Detroit will likely try to send up smokescreens about their interest in him during the combine, because they want to trade back, and they need to generate the illusion that teams need to trade up to get the Alabama quarterback. But the truth is probably that the Lions would prefer Matthew Stafford over Tagovailoa for the next three years. So then there’s the question as to whether the Dolphins, Chargers, Panthers or Raiders really want Tua. After the combine, teams are going to be clawing over the opportunity to draft him. His medicals should be fine. His interviews will be stellar. If it’s not Detroit, it’ll be one of the other QB-needy teams trading into this spot.) (2-25-20): https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/2020-nfl-mock-draft-anticipating-the-2020-nfl-combine-hype
Walterfootball Charlie (3. CB Jeff Okudah: The Lions have the most interesting pick in the first round because of the variety of directions they could go. If Darius Slay is traded as expected, Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah would make sense for Detroit. Meanwhile, A'Shawn Robinson and Mike Daniels are entering free agency and Snacks Harrison was cut, so Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown also makes a lot of sense. Then the health status and future of Matthew Stafford is in doubt, so Tua Tagovailoa could also be in play at this pick. It will be fascinating to see which problem Detroit decides to address. Okudah has a great skill set with upside to develop. The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder is big, athletic, agile and can run. He is superb at blanketing receivers and preventing separation. Okudah has the entire physical skill set NFL teams hope to find in a No. 1 cornerback, and he put it all together with a dominant 2019 season. The junior totaled 35 tackles with nine passes broken up and three interceptions on the year. Okudah saw some brief action as a freshman, recording 17 tackles and a breakup before playing more as a sophomore. In 2018, he totaled 32 tackles with eight breakups. 35. CB Damon Arnette: Teez Tabor was a bust, and the Lions could use more corner talent to go with Darius Slay. Arnette has possessed an excellent skill set for years, but he only finally put it all together as a senior. In 2019, he totaled 35 tackles with eight passes broken up, an interception and a forced fumble. The 6-foot, 195-pounder has good size, and sourced data has him running a 4.40-second time in the 40-yard dash. Arnette can really cover and compete with receivers, plus is a willing tackler. However, Arnette has some off-the-field issues and teams have character concerns with him. Thus, he could go as high as late in the first round or slide well into the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft, depending on how teams feel about those character issues. Arnette totaled 40 tackles and six passes batted and an interception in 2018. Team sources felt he was best to return to Ohio State for 2019 because he needed to improve on his discipline and show more instincts. Arnette made the wise decision to go back to campus rather than enter the 2019 NFL Draft. In 2017, he totaled 44 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions. 67. C Matt Hennessy: The Lions could use more offensive line talent. Hennessy could be moved to guard in the NFL. Hennessy played well while on the field, but he missed time with a concussion in 2019. He could have returned to school, but he entered the 2020 NFL Draft. As a redshirt junior, he was eligible to play at the Senior Bowl, and he had a solid week of practice in Mobile. Team sources say Hennessy helped himself on the field and in the interview room. The 6-foot-4, 295-pounder is tough and has upside.) (2-17-20): http://walterfootball.com/draft2020charlie.php
CBS Ryan Wilson (5. DT Derrick Brown: The Lions are coming off a three-win campaign and coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn need to have a solid showing in 2020. Detroit has needs along the defensive line and Brown is the top player at that position after a strong showing with Auburn in '19. 26. LB Terrell Lewis: The Lions are in win-now mode and bolstering a defense that ranked 28th last season, according to Football Outsiders, is a good place to start. With the addition of Derrick Brown at No. 5 and now pass rusher Terrell Lewis, perhaps this is the season that it all comes together for Matt Patricia.) (2-24-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-colts-trade-up-for-franchise-quarterback-eagles-move-up-for-big-play-wide-receiver/
PFF Mock Draft (3. CB JEFFREY OKUDAH, OHIO STATE: Not only is Okudah a former five-star recruit with top-end athleticism, size and length, but he also has the best man coverage skills in this year's class. Matt Patricia should sprint the card in if upper management isn't given an offer they can't refuse to trade down with a team moving up for Tua Tagovailoa at No. 3 overall.) (2-24-20): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-mock-draft-jerry-jeudy-new-york-giants-ceedee-lamb-arizona-cardinals
NFL.com Chad Reuter (5. CB Jeff Okudah: PROJECTED TRADE WITH DOLPHINS. Detroit, at No. 3 overall, is in a great spot to grab multiple quality draft picks because several QB-needy teams could be looking to move up to get their guy. In this mock, I see the Lions moving down to No. 5 in exchange for a first- and second-rounder from Miami this year as well as an early-round 2021 pick. Detroit gets a hefty bounty and still lands Okudah, the outstanding corner the franchise might've taken in the original draft slot. 26. WR Tee Higgins: PROJECTED TRADE WITH DOLPHINS. With Higgins in the fold, Kenny Golladay should have more freedom downfield. 35. LB Zach Baun. 56. S Antoine Winfield (trade). 67. Solomon Kindley) (2-21-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102631/article/threeround-2020-nfl-mock-draft-20-trades-shake-up-round-1
CBS Josh Edwards (3. DE Chase Young: Detroit has been posturing for a trade down all offseason, but that changes when they see Young on the board for them. The Lions hold firm and take the draft's best overall talent.) (2-21-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-redskins-take-tua-tagovailoa-with-plan-to-trade-dwayne-haskins-four-qbs-go-in-top-six/
Touchdown Wire (3. Detroit Lions (3-12-1): Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State: So, if the Redskins turn the 2020 draft upside down by not taking Chase Young, Matt Patricia’s Lions get an unrivaled edge-rusher, which is one of many things Detroit’s defense needs. Trey Flowers signed a five-year, $90 million contract with $56 million in guarantees last offseason and put up 61 total pressures despite dealing with injuries. Flowers and linebacker Devon Kennard combined for 14 sacks in 2019; everyone else in Detroit’s defense also combined for 14. Young is a game-wrecker at the level of the Bosa brothers — and he’ll make every part of Detroit’s defense better by that standard alone.) (2-20-20): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/20/touchdown-wires-pre-combine-mock-draft-chase-young-jerry-jeudy-are-pivot-points/
CBS Pete Prisco (3. DT Derrick Brown: They could consider corner here, but Brown is too good to pass up. He is a force who might end up being the best defensive player in this draft.) (2-20-19): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-lock-in-joe-burrow-to-bengals-plus-saints-and-packers-add-receivers-in-round-1/
NFL.com Charlie Casserly (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit needs to upgrade the pass rush, and Derrick Brown is the best D-lineman on the board. That said, I gave them Okudah because I have him rated higher than Brown. Not to mention, the Lions have a need at CB (even more so with the uncertainty surrounding Darius Slay). And of course, better coverage helps the pass rush get home.) (2-18-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102266/article/charley-casserlys-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-herbert-to-chargers
CBS Tom Fornelli (3. CB Jeff Okudah: The Lions trade down three spots and end up with the corner everybody is mocking to them at No. 3 while adding more picks to their arsenal. Pretty good move for Detroit!) (2-18-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-chargers-trade-up-for-tua-tagovailoa-lions-add-picks-and-still-get-perfect-fit/
ESPN Mel Kiper Mock Draft (3. QB Tua Tagovailoa) (2-18-20): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/kiper-has-lions-drafting-a-quarterback-in-latest-mock-draft
MLive Ben Raven (5. Detroit Lions -- Clemson LB/S Isaiah Simmons: The Detroit Lions were bad all over the board last season, coming 64 yards within the franchise mark for defensive futility. Detroit’s defense allowed the most passing yards, intercepted the least amount of passes and produced a league-worst 28 sacks. Simmons might not have a defined position, but he’s performed at a high level while being asked to do a little bit of everything. He logged more than 100 snaps at outside linebacker, inside linebacker, slot corner, and both safety positions for Clemson last season. He might be the perfect hybrid linebacker for where the NFL is going. Pro Football Focus handed him coverage grades of 76.1, 90.0 and 88.2 in three seasons, respectively. Those marks paired with the number of different positions he was regularly playing is mind-boggling. A defensive coach like Matt Patricia getting his hands on a player with this level of versatility? That sounds too good to pass on for someone who asks a lot from his linebackers. Jarrad Davis and Christian Jones struggled, and there’s room for Simmons to immediately enter the linebacker rotation to limit the added tasks for those two. Also, veteran Tavon Wilson is a pending free agent and Will Harris needs to take some steps forward to earn a regular role at safety. Simmons might need a little more time to find what works best, but the all-around talent is worth the risk. 18. Detroit Lions (via trade with Dolphins) -- Florida CB C.J. Henderson: Detroit trades back and misses out on Okudah but finds Henderson waiting for them at No. 18. Henderson comes in at 6-foot-1 and with desirable experience playing man coverage in the SEC. He was credited with allowing only 28 first-down catches on 637 coverage plays in the last two seasons per PFF. Considering the level of talent he was facing, and you better believe he’s popped up on Lions general manager Bob Quinn’s radar. Adding Simmons and Henderson to the defense both fills the need for versatility at the linebacker position while beefing up the secondary. If this happens in April, expect an A+ grade right here. Henderson is both a fit and would represent one of the best-case scenarios if the team trades back and misses on Okudah.) (2-18-20): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/ben-ravens-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-lions-trade-back-land-2-defenders-with-first-round-picks.html
O'hara's Mock Draft 2.0 (3. DE Chase Young, Ohio State: The Lions catch a break with the Dolphins trading up to take Tagovailoa at No. 2. Young adds an elite pass rusher to a defense that ranked 31st overall last year, last against the pass, tied for last with seven interceptions and tied for 30th with 26 sacks.) (2-17-20): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-mock-3-2-0-pre-combine-edition-young-tagovailoa-okudah
Draftwire (3. Detroit Lions - CB Jeff Okudah: I’m betting the Lions would love to move down from this spot, and with plenty of QB-needy teams likely to be targeting Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, they might get the deal they’re looking for. If not, they can choose between a couple of blue-chip prospects at positions of need on defense, opting for the best player at the more premium spot here. 35. James Lynch DT. 67. DE Bradlee Anae. 99. Detroit Lions | Denzel Mims WR ) (2-17-20): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/17/2020-nfl-mock-draft-4-rounds-updated-joe-burrow-chase-young-tua-tagovailoa/
USA Today Middlehurst-Schwartz (3. Lions — Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State: With Matthew Stafford trade speculation summarily dismissed by GM Bob Quinn, the most pressing question of Detroit's offseason still hinges on whether a quarterback-hungry team will offer a bounty for this selection — and whether the Lions would accept such a package. Part of that equation should entail weighing the risk of losing out on Okudah, who has a good case to trail only his ex-Buckeye teammate Young among this draft's premiere defensive talents.) (2-17-20): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/17/nfl-mock-draft-2020-cowboys-patriots-combine-first-round/4783268002/
CBS Will Brinson (3. CB Jeff Okudah: The Lions could go QB here in theory or auction off the pick (I think the latter is more likely), but they also need to win now and so they add a player in Okudah who can help improve their defense immediately.) (2-13-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-mock-draft-browns-trade-odell-beckham-to-patriots-chiefs-land-star-running-back/
MLive Kyle Meinke (3. Ohio State DE Chase Young: Nobody stands to benefit from a run on quarterbacks more than Detroit, which already has a franchise quarterback playing at a high level. Of course, it still lost 12 games last year because of a near-historically bad defense. There was no bigger reason for that than their pass rush, which was among the league’s worst. This defense won’t work without better peformances up front, and Young just so happens to be the best pass rusher in this draft. Hell, he might be the best defensive prospect overall. As long as you have a quarterback in place, you don’t pass up the opportunity to lock in a playmaking pass rusher on a cost-controlled contract like this. Detroit won’t.) (2-11-20): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/kyle-meinkes-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-lions-land-ohio-state-star-chase-young.html
NFL.com MJD (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit gets the most talented cornerback in this draft class to pair with three-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay, assuming he remains a Lion this offseason.) (2-11-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001101731/article/maurice-jonesdrew-nfl-mock-draft-10-chargers-replace-rivers
Yahoo Eric Edholm (3. CB Jeff Okudah: How about that? Three picks, three straight members of the 2017 Buckeyes. In our previous mock, we had Auburn DT Derrick Brown at this spot. Our estimation is that the Lions have three options right now: trade down (for a Tua team), or stay put and take either Okudah or Brown. And depending on how far they move down, the Lions might be able to have their cake and eat it, too. But in this scenario, the Lions nab the best cover man in the draft. With Darius Slay’s future in Detroit unclear, it would make a lot of sense. 35. RB D’Andre Swift) (2-10-20): https://sports.yahoo.com/precombine-nfl-mock-draft-5-quarterbacks-land-in-rounds-1-and-2-143615177.html
Rotoworld Thor Nystrom (3. LB Isaiah Simmons: I refuse to list Simmons as a linebacker – he’s a defensive weapon. You don’t draft him to play a traditional off-ball role. You draft him to move him all over the place, erase opponents, and tick off opposing offensive coordinators. The Lions are no doubt hoping Chase Young falls. If he doesn’t, Detroit really should take Miami’s Tua offer (or whoever has decided to buck up). Because the Lions don’t have one defensive need, they have a pride of them. You wouldn’t argue with Jeffrey Okudah here, but Simmons’ ability to be deployed off-ball, on the edge, in the slot, and at safety feels like a better fit in a two-for-one special kind of way. 35. Mississippi State CB Cam Dantzler: A long, explosive, suffocating corner from the SEC who figures to rise during the process. Dantzler (6’2/185) is skinny, but he’s an aggressive, fight-you-for-it type made for press coverage. He’d be a target of mine if I needed a corner early in Round 2. I wouldn’t wait much longer. Dantzler has enough high-level tape against top-notch competition that he shouldn’t drop outside the top-40, lack of hype right now notwithstanding. 67. Michigan EDGE Josh Uche: The Lions, in need of edge help, shop local with Uche, who piled up 25 hurries, 13 hurries and eight sacks in 206 pass-rushing attempts last year. That was good for an elite 91.4 PFF pass-rushing grade. Uche will drop a little because of size limitations (6’1/241), a foot fracture and torn meniscus in his past, and a game that is overly-reliant on athleticism over technical know-how.) (2-10-20): https://www.rotoworld.com/article/mock-drafts/thor-nystrom-mock-draft-day-1 and Day 2 - https://www.rotoworld.com/article/mock-drafts/thor-nystrom-mock-draft-day-2?page=0
NFL RealGM (3. Detroit Lions: Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State. Lions fans--and I’m one of them--get their fantasy fulfilled. Young is the perfect player to fix Detroit’s biggest need, someone who can generate pass rush on his own and dictate blocking schemes.) (2-7-20): https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3249/2020-NFL-Mock-Draft-Version-20-The-Rise-Of-The-OL
Dave Birkett Mock Draft (3. CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State – The draft starts at three, and since I’m not projecting trades for now, the Lions are left to pick between Tagovailoa and three of the best defensive players in the draft. Derrick Brown and Isaiah Simmons would be worthwhile selections, but cornerback is arguably the second most important position on the field and Okudah is a future star.) (2-6-20): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/06/dave-birkett-mock-draft-detroit-lions-defense-tua-tagovailoa/4666575002/
ESPN's McShay Mock Draft (3. CB Jeff Okudah) (2-4-20): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/espns-todd-mcshay-sticking-with-cb-jeff-okudah-to-detroit-lions-in-latest-mock-draft.html
Detroit News Justin Rogers (3. DT Derrick Brown: Ideally, the Lions are able to trade down from this spot, pick up some extra draft equity and still get one of the top defenders on their board. Staying put, the polished and productive interior lineman fills one of Detroit’s biggest needs, which only becomes more glaring if “Snacks” Harrison retires.) (2-2-20): https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/03/justin-rogers-2020-nfl-mock-draft-1-0/4597618002/
NFL.com Lance Zielein Mock Draft (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Easy slot to fill with the Lions needing help opposite Darius Slay and Okudah possessing all the traits Matt Patricia could want.) (1-29-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001099512/article/lance-zierlein-nfl-mock-draft-10-raiders-pick-wr-jerry-jeudy
The Big lead Ryan Phillips (3. Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State: This will be a prime spot for a trade, but Detroit's secondary is a mess and this is a spot where they could land a star at cornerback. Okudah is the best corner in the country by a considerable margin. He has the upside of a shutdown guy, which is exactly what the Lions need. A unanimous All-American in 2019, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner is an elite, lockdown corner a defense can build around.) (1-28-20): https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/2020-nfl-mock-draft-joe-burrow-stays-at-no-1-top-10-sees-a-number-of-changes-01dzmejf4e6h
Foxsports (3. LB Isaiah Simmons (2019 season stats: 8.0 sacks, 3 INTs, 8 passes defended, 104 total tackles): The most versatile defender in the draft will probably have a huge impact on Trey Flowers and promising young LBs Jarrad Davis and Christian Jones.) (1-24-20): https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/2020-nfl-mock-draft-joe-burrow-chase-young-tua-tagovailoa-number-one-pick-011520-2-012420
NFL.com Dan Jeremiah (3. CB Jeff Okudah: Detroit could easily auction off this slot to those teams in search of a quarterback. If the Lions stick and pick, Okudah would provide a much-needed upgrade in their secondary.) (1-21-20): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001097592/article/daniel-jeremiah-2020-nfl-mock-draft-10-four-qbs-in-top-15
Draftcountdown (6. CB Jeff Odukah: Considering they have one of the leagues worst pass defenses the Lions would be fortunate to find Okudah still on the board at this point. A unanimous five-star recruit coming out of high school, Okudah only had one career start entering his junior season due to the embarrassment of riches the Buckeyes have had at the cornerback position in recent years. Despite that modest experience Okudah was projected to be a Top 10 pick based mostly on potential. Not only did Okudah live up to those lofty expectations, he surpassed them. A big, fast and athletic cover guy, the physical tools were never in doubt with Okudah. Scouts wanted to see him make more plays in the secondary though and Okudah answered those questions in emphatic fashion. Okudah is arguably the first true shutdown corner to come along since Jalen Ramsey and is a better pro prospect than former teammates Marshon Lattimore (#11 overall in 2017) or Denzel Ward (#4 overall in 2018).) (1-20-20): http://draftcountdown.com/mock-draft/2020-mock-draft/round-1-2020-mock-draft-1/
Tony Pauline (3. DT Derrick Brown: This would be a major boost for the defensive line as Damon Harrison won’t last much longer and could possibly retire this offseason. Brown is a prospect I’ve gushed over the past two years and someone I graded as a top-12 pick a year ago before he decided to return to Auburn. Presently listed third on my big board, Brown is a scheme versatile defender who can line up at multiple spots up front.) (1-13-20): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tony-pauline-pre-senior-bowl-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-saints-qb/
Round 1 Pick (20 CB, 5 DT, 5 LB, 5 DE, 2 QB):
20 CB Jeff Okudah
5 DT Derrick Brown
5 LB Isaiah Simmons
5 DE Chase Young
2 QB Tua Tagovailoa
Round 1 Trade (1 CB, 1 WR, 1 DE):
1 CJ Henderson
1 WR Tee Higgins
1 DE Terrell Lewis
Round 2 Pick (2 CB, 2 LB, 2 DT, 1 WR, 1 RB):
1 LB Terrell Lewis
1 CB Damon Arnette
1 CB Cameron Dantzler
1 DT Ross Blacklock
1 DT James Lynch
1 WR Laviska Shenault
1 RB D'Andre Swift
1 LB Zach Baun
Round 2 Trade (1 S, 1 G):
1 S Antoine Winfield
1 G John Simpson
Round 3 (1 RB, 1 C, 1 G, 1 S, 2 DE):
1 RB JK Dobbins
1 S Kyle Dugger
1 C Matt Hennessy
1 G Solomon Kindley
1 DE Josh Uche
1 DE Bradlee Anae
Round 4 (1 QB, 1 WR, 1 DE):
1 DE Josh Uche
1 QB James Morgan
1 WR Denzel Mims
Round 5 Pick 149 (1 LB, 1 CB):
1 ILB Shaquile Quarterman
1 CB Samuel Stanford
Round 5 Pick 153 (trade) (1 WR):
1 WR Van Jefferson
Round 5 Pick 172 (1 S, 1 RB)
1 S Alohi Gilman
1 RB Scottie Phillips
Round 6 (1 OT):
1 OT Jared Hilbers
Morning Lions Links for Friday 2-28-20
2020 Combine:
Daniel Jeremiah's 2020 NFL Scouting Combine takeaways: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103989/article/daniel-jeremiahs-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-takeaways
2020 NFL Scouting Combine winners/losers: Justin Herbert stars: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104068/article/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-winnerslosers-justin-herbert-stars
Combine workouts: QBs deliver, WR class shines: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-combine-results-qbs-wrs-tes-run-40-yard-dash-take-part-in-drills-and-turn-heads-on-thursday/live/
Winners and losers from Thursday's scouting combine drills: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/winners-and-losers-from-thursdays-scouting-combine-drills/
NFL Combine Thursday Highlights: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/nfl-combine-thursday-highlights
Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool lights up combine with Calvin Johnson-like performance: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/notre-dame-wr-chase-claypool-lights-up-combine-with-calvin-johnson-like-performance.html
Ruggs falls short of 40-yard dash record at combine; runs a 4.27: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/henry-ruggs-40-yard-dash-time-nfl-draft-prospect-falls-short-of-beating-john-ross-combine-record/
Donovan Peoples-Jones Puts Up The Top Jumps At The Combine: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/donovan-peoples-jones-puts-up-the-top-jumps-at-the-combine/
Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts ace their NFL combine throwing sessions: https://sports.yahoo.com/justin-herbert-jordan-love-jalen-hurts-ace-their-combine-throwing-sessions-035955882.html
Punter Turk posts 25 bench reps at combine: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-combine-punter-michael-turk-outperforms-some-pro-bowl-defensive-linemen-with-25-bench-press-reps/
O'HARA: Chase Young thinks he's the best player in the 2020 Draft: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-chase-young-thinks-he-s-the-best-player-in-the-2020-draft
Ohio State DE Chase Young chasing top draft pick of HS basketball teammate Markelle Fultz: https://sports.yahoo.com/ohio-state-de-chase-young-chasing-top-draft-pick-of-high-school-basketball-teammate-markelle-fultz-024346344.html
2020 NFL Draft:
Meet Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas' pro-ready OT prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-hakeem-adeniji-kansas-interview/
Video:
Road to the Draft: Live at the Combine Day 2: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/road-to-the-draft-live-at-the-combine-day-2
Watch: Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones with remarkable vertical jump: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/watch-michigans-donovan-peoples-jones-with-remarkable-vertical-jump/
Watch: Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts runs fastest 40 time for QB at NFL Combine: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/watch-oklahomas-jalen-hurts-runs-fastest-40-time-for-qb-at-nfl-combine/
Watch: Missouri TE Albert Okwuegbunam tears through 40 at NFL Combine: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/watch-missouri-te-albert-okwuegbunam-tears-through-40-at-nfl-combine/
Daniel Jeremiah's 2020 NFL Scouting Combine takeaways: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103989/article/daniel-jeremiahs-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-takeaways
2020 NFL Scouting Combine winners/losers: Justin Herbert stars: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104068/article/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-winnerslosers-justin-herbert-stars
Combine workouts: QBs deliver, WR class shines: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-combine-results-qbs-wrs-tes-run-40-yard-dash-take-part-in-drills-and-turn-heads-on-thursday/live/
Winners and losers from Thursday's scouting combine drills: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/winners-and-losers-from-thursdays-scouting-combine-drills/
NFL Combine Thursday Highlights: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/nfl-combine-thursday-highlights
Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool lights up combine with Calvin Johnson-like performance: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/notre-dame-wr-chase-claypool-lights-up-combine-with-calvin-johnson-like-performance.html
Ruggs falls short of 40-yard dash record at combine; runs a 4.27: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/henry-ruggs-40-yard-dash-time-nfl-draft-prospect-falls-short-of-beating-john-ross-combine-record/
Donovan Peoples-Jones Puts Up The Top Jumps At The Combine: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/28/donovan-peoples-jones-puts-up-the-top-jumps-at-the-combine/
Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts ace their NFL combine throwing sessions: https://sports.yahoo.com/justin-herbert-jordan-love-jalen-hurts-ace-their-combine-throwing-sessions-035955882.html
Punter Turk posts 25 bench reps at combine: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-combine-punter-michael-turk-outperforms-some-pro-bowl-defensive-linemen-with-25-bench-press-reps/
O'HARA: Chase Young thinks he's the best player in the 2020 Draft: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-chase-young-thinks-he-s-the-best-player-in-the-2020-draft
Ohio State DE Chase Young chasing top draft pick of HS basketball teammate Markelle Fultz: https://sports.yahoo.com/ohio-state-de-chase-young-chasing-top-draft-pick-of-high-school-basketball-teammate-markelle-fultz-024346344.html
2020 NFL Draft:
Meet Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas' pro-ready OT prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-hakeem-adeniji-kansas-interview/
Video:
Road to the Draft: Live at the Combine Day 2: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/road-to-the-draft-live-at-the-combine-day-2
Watch: Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones with remarkable vertical jump: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/watch-michigans-donovan-peoples-jones-with-remarkable-vertical-jump/
Watch: Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts runs fastest 40 time for QB at NFL Combine: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/watch-oklahomas-jalen-hurts-runs-fastest-40-time-for-qb-at-nfl-combine/
Watch: Missouri TE Albert Okwuegbunam tears through 40 at NFL Combine: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/watch-missouri-te-albert-okwuegbunam-tears-through-40-at-nfl-combine/
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Evening Lions Links for Thursday 2-27-20
Articles:
Lions rep Devon Kennard votes in favor of new CBA; Darius Slay opposed: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/lions-rep-devon-kennard-votes-in-favor-of-new-cba-darius-slay-opposed.html
Matt Patricia calls speculation over trading Matthew Stafford, 'Comical': https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/matt-patricia-calls-speculation-over-trading-matthew-stafford-comical/
2020 Combine:
2020 NFL Combine winners: Tight ends: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-combine-winners-from-the-te-group/
Jalen Hurts Is The Fastest QB At The Combine: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/jalen-hurts-is-the-fastest-qb-at-the-combine/
Why Clemson's Isaiah Simmons fits Lions defense: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/clemson-isaiah-simmons-detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft/4897400002/
Albert Okwuegbunam Runs 4.5-Second 40: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/albert-okwuegbunam-runs-4-5-second-40/
A NFL prospect (Wilcox) got drilled in the face with a pass at the combine and tried his best to shake it off: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/nfl-combine-mitchell-wilcox-drilled-in-the-face
Combine weigh-in: Okudah, Dugger winners: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-jeffrey-okudah-kyle-dugger-winners-as-defensive-backs-weigh-in/
Punter Turk thrills at combine with 25 bench reps: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103857/article/punter-michael-turk-thrills-at-nfl-combine-with-25-bench-reps
Chase Young says he’s the best player in the draft. Here’s how the Lions could still land him.: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/chase-young-says-hes-the-best-player-in-the-draft-heres-how-the-lions-could-still-land-him.html
Thaddeus Moss has Jones fracture: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-combine-lsu-tight-end-thaddeus-moss-will-miss-combine-due-to-jones-fracture-in-foot-per-report/
2020 NFL Draft:
2 Late-Round JACK Prospects That Fit the Lions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/2-late-round-jack-prospects-that-fit-the-lions
Pre-Combine Position Rankings Comparison: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/pre-combine-position-rankings-comparison
Lions rep Devon Kennard votes in favor of new CBA; Darius Slay opposed: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/lions-rep-devon-kennard-votes-in-favor-of-new-cba-darius-slay-opposed.html
Matt Patricia calls speculation over trading Matthew Stafford, 'Comical': https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/matt-patricia-calls-speculation-over-trading-matthew-stafford-comical/
2020 Combine:
2020 NFL Combine winners: Tight ends: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-combine-winners-from-the-te-group/
Jalen Hurts Is The Fastest QB At The Combine: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/jalen-hurts-is-the-fastest-qb-at-the-combine/
Why Clemson's Isaiah Simmons fits Lions defense: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/clemson-isaiah-simmons-detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft/4897400002/
Albert Okwuegbunam Runs 4.5-Second 40: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/albert-okwuegbunam-runs-4-5-second-40/
A NFL prospect (Wilcox) got drilled in the face with a pass at the combine and tried his best to shake it off: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/nfl-combine-mitchell-wilcox-drilled-in-the-face
Combine weigh-in: Okudah, Dugger winners: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-jeffrey-okudah-kyle-dugger-winners-as-defensive-backs-weigh-in/
Punter Turk thrills at combine with 25 bench reps: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103857/article/punter-michael-turk-thrills-at-nfl-combine-with-25-bench-reps
Chase Young says he’s the best player in the draft. Here’s how the Lions could still land him.: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/chase-young-says-hes-the-best-player-in-the-draft-heres-how-the-lions-could-still-land-him.html
Thaddeus Moss has Jones fracture: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-combine-lsu-tight-end-thaddeus-moss-will-miss-combine-due-to-jones-fracture-in-foot-per-report/
2020 NFL Draft:
2 Late-Round JACK Prospects That Fit the Lions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/2-late-round-jack-prospects-that-fit-the-lions
Pre-Combine Position Rankings Comparison: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/pre-combine-position-rankings-comparison
Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 2-27-20 Part 2
Articles:
What's happening with Lions' free agents? We have some answers: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/detroit-lions-free-agents-2020-graham-glasgow-jeff-driskel/4894324002/
Analyst Links Patriots Safety Devin McCourty to Lions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/analyst-links-patriots-safety-devin-mccourty-to-detroit-lions
2020 Combine:
TIM AND MIKE: Combine Day 3 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-combine-day-3-observations-okudah-kinlaw
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Notable quotes and analysis from Day 3: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-notable-quotes-and-analysis-from-day-3
Why versatile DT Derrick Brown could make sense for Lions at 3: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/why-versatile-dt-derrick-brown-could-make-sense-for-lions-at-3
Top-10 NFL draft prospect Derrick Brown has good talk with Detroit Lions: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/top-10-nfl-draft-prospect-derrick-brown-has-good-talk-with-detroit-lions.html
Julian Okwara ready for rent-free perks if Detroit Lions pair him with older brother Romeo: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/julian-okwara-ready-for-rent-free-perks-if-detroit-lions-pair-him-with-older-brother-romeo.html
Bachie explains suspension that ended MSU career as he starts pro career: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2020/02/27/nfl-draft-joe-bachie-michigan-state-football/4892115002/
No-nonsense Derrick Brown would give Lions 'straight animal' on D-line: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/derrick-brown-would-give-detroit-lions-straight-animal-defense/4890946002/
Kenneth Murray Says He’ll Show “Extremely Special” Speed In The 40: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/kenneth-murray-says-hell-show-extremely-special-speed-in-the-40/
LSU's Chaisson: I'm the most valuable player in the 2020 NFL Draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103611/article/klavon-chaisson-im-most-valuable-player-in-2020-nfl-draft
'So humble, it's crazy': South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw feels unworthy of NFL draft fate: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/27/javon-kinlaw-nfl-draft-south-carolina-first-round-defensive-tackle/4894574002/
Isaiah Simmons' versatility is huge asset in NFL draft, but Clemson star's fit leaves questions: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/27/isaiah-simmons-nfl-draft-clemson-linebacker-versatility-first-round/4882988002/
How a Nigerian prince (Wanogho) incredibly went from 'the next LeBron James' to touted NFL prospect: https://sports.yahoo.com/how-a-nigerian-prince-incredibly-went-from-the-next-le-bron-james-to-touted-nfl-prospect-190645954.html
Bad news: Raiders inform Blacklock he had 37 parking tickets in college: https://sports.yahoo.com/bad-news-raiders-inform-nfl-prospect-he-had-37-parking-tickets-in-college-203349614.html
2020 NFL Combine: Linebacker and defensive line prospect interviews: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-combine-linebackers-and-defensive-line-prospects/
11 prospects who should dominate the scouting combine drills: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/11-prospects-who-should-dominate-the-scouting-combine-drills/
2020 NFL Draft:
Pat Caputo - Tua decision will define Lions, Bob Quinn: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---tua-decision-will-define-lions-bob/article_e76bc250-5990-11ea-98b7-1fc75e739cf4.html
Van Jefferson dealing with Jones fracture: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-van-jefferson-sidelined-for-6-8-weeks-with-jones-fracture-in-foot-per-report/
Brooks: Jeudy vs. Lamb; plus, a sleeper to watch: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103641/article/isaiah-simmons-unreal-potential-jerry-jeudy-vs-ceedee-lamb
2020 NFL Draft: The humble development of NC State’s Larrell Murchison and James Smith-Williams: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-nc-states-larrell-murchison-james-smith-williams/
2020 NFL Draft: Nebraska DL Carlos Davis shares chemistry with twin: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-nebraska-dl-carlos-davis-shares-chemistry-with-twin/
SN Top 100: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-2020-big-board-top-100-players/4g8v0bsp4p2n1o952wtueecs5
Video:
What should Lions do with the third pick?: https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=28792365
What's happening with Lions' free agents? We have some answers: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/detroit-lions-free-agents-2020-graham-glasgow-jeff-driskel/4894324002/
Analyst Links Patriots Safety Devin McCourty to Lions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/analyst-links-patriots-safety-devin-mccourty-to-detroit-lions
2020 Combine:
TIM AND MIKE: Combine Day 3 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-combine-day-3-observations-okudah-kinlaw
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Notable quotes and analysis from Day 3: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-notable-quotes-and-analysis-from-day-3
Why versatile DT Derrick Brown could make sense for Lions at 3: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/why-versatile-dt-derrick-brown-could-make-sense-for-lions-at-3
Top-10 NFL draft prospect Derrick Brown has good talk with Detroit Lions: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/top-10-nfl-draft-prospect-derrick-brown-has-good-talk-with-detroit-lions.html
Julian Okwara ready for rent-free perks if Detroit Lions pair him with older brother Romeo: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/julian-okwara-ready-for-rent-free-perks-if-detroit-lions-pair-him-with-older-brother-romeo.html
Bachie explains suspension that ended MSU career as he starts pro career: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2020/02/27/nfl-draft-joe-bachie-michigan-state-football/4892115002/
No-nonsense Derrick Brown would give Lions 'straight animal' on D-line: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/derrick-brown-would-give-detroit-lions-straight-animal-defense/4890946002/
Kenneth Murray Says He’ll Show “Extremely Special” Speed In The 40: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/kenneth-murray-says-hell-show-extremely-special-speed-in-the-40/
LSU's Chaisson: I'm the most valuable player in the 2020 NFL Draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103611/article/klavon-chaisson-im-most-valuable-player-in-2020-nfl-draft
'So humble, it's crazy': South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw feels unworthy of NFL draft fate: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/27/javon-kinlaw-nfl-draft-south-carolina-first-round-defensive-tackle/4894574002/
Isaiah Simmons' versatility is huge asset in NFL draft, but Clemson star's fit leaves questions: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/27/isaiah-simmons-nfl-draft-clemson-linebacker-versatility-first-round/4882988002/
How a Nigerian prince (Wanogho) incredibly went from 'the next LeBron James' to touted NFL prospect: https://sports.yahoo.com/how-a-nigerian-prince-incredibly-went-from-the-next-le-bron-james-to-touted-nfl-prospect-190645954.html
Bad news: Raiders inform Blacklock he had 37 parking tickets in college: https://sports.yahoo.com/bad-news-raiders-inform-nfl-prospect-he-had-37-parking-tickets-in-college-203349614.html
2020 NFL Combine: Linebacker and defensive line prospect interviews: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-combine-linebackers-and-defensive-line-prospects/
11 prospects who should dominate the scouting combine drills: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/11-prospects-who-should-dominate-the-scouting-combine-drills/
2020 NFL Draft:
Pat Caputo - Tua decision will define Lions, Bob Quinn: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---tua-decision-will-define-lions-bob/article_e76bc250-5990-11ea-98b7-1fc75e739cf4.html
Van Jefferson dealing with Jones fracture: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-combine-van-jefferson-sidelined-for-6-8-weeks-with-jones-fracture-in-foot-per-report/
Brooks: Jeudy vs. Lamb; plus, a sleeper to watch: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103641/article/isaiah-simmons-unreal-potential-jerry-jeudy-vs-ceedee-lamb
2020 NFL Draft: The humble development of NC State’s Larrell Murchison and James Smith-Williams: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-nc-states-larrell-murchison-james-smith-williams/
2020 NFL Draft: Nebraska DL Carlos Davis shares chemistry with twin: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-nebraska-dl-carlos-davis-shares-chemistry-with-twin/
SN Top 100: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-2020-big-board-top-100-players/4g8v0bsp4p2n1o952wtueecs5
Video:
What should Lions do with the third pick?: https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=28792365
Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 2-27-20
Articles:
If the Redskins draft a QB, what does that mean for the Lions?: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/if-the-redskins-draft-a-qb-what-does-that-mean-for-the-lions/
Matt Patricia wants to give Lions' fans 'what they deserve', a winning team: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/matt-patricia-wants-to-give-lions-fans-what-they-deserve-a-winning-team/
2020 Combine:
Peanut butter, scrambled eggs, Gatorade: The drink that helped turn OL Ben Bartch into an NFL prospect: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/peanut-butter-scrambled-eggs-gatorade-the-drink-that-helped-turn-ol-ben-bartch-into-an-nfl-prospect.html
Henry Ruggs III, Jalen Reagor look to leave loaded class in dust as WRs take center stage: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/henry-ruggs-iii-jalen-reagor-look-to-leave-loaded-class-in-dust-as-wrs-take-center-stage.html
What needy teams are saying about QBs and the NFL draft: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-draft-trade-rumors-tua-tagovailoa/4884551002/
NFL draft: Will Jacob Eason's rocket arm outweigh his 'laid-back' personality?: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-will-jacob-easons-rocket-arm-outweigh-his-laidback-personality-140830381.html
Why Chase Young is a Perfect Draft Prospect for the Lions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-chase-young-is-a-perfect-draft-prospect-for-the-lions
Chase Young confident he's 'best player' in draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103579/article/chase-young-confident-hes-best-player-2020-draft
Isaiah Simmons models play after Miller, Mathieu: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103597/article/isaiah-simmons-models-play-after-miller-mathieu
Neville Gallimore: I Had To Become A Student Of The Game After Leaving Canada: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/neville-gallimore-on-going-from-canada-to-oklahoma-i-had-to-become-a-student-of-the-game/
What Detroit Lions fans should watch for at the NFL Combine: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2020/02/27/what-detroit-lions-fans-should-watch-for-at-the-nfl-combine/
2020 NFL Draft:
Mike O'Hara says the Lions have legitimate interest in drafting a QB: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/mike-ohara-detroit-lions-interest-drafting-qb/
Lions could look to draft to bolster running back depth: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-could-look-to-draft-to-bolster-running-back-depth-taylor-dobbins
RB Edwards-Helaire short in stature, big on confidence; does he fit Lions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/running-back-clyde-edwards-helaire-short-stature-big-confidence/4890573002/
Meet Alvin Green, Oklahoma State's leader in the secondary: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-alvin-green-oklahoma-state-interview/
Edge defenders to target in free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-edge-defenders-free-agency-2020-nfl-draft
Top-10 cornerback Troy Pride Jr. thriving in the spotlight: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-10-cornerback-troy-pride-jr-thriving-in-the-spotlight/
Pre-Combine Position Rankings Comparison: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/pre-combine-position-rankings-comparison
Video:
Patricia joins "Good Morning Football" from the Combine: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-joins-good-morning-football-from-the-combine
Auburn star Derrick Brown at NFL combine: I'm a high-effort guy, ready to work
Lions: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/nfl-draft-auburn-derrick-brown/4890712002/
Clemson's Isaiah Simmons: There isn't anything I can't do on defense: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/clemson-isaiah-simmons-nfl-draft/4891209002/
MSU LB Joe Bachie: Supplement led to suspension; 'tough to go through': https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/michigan-state-football-joe-bachie-suspension-nfl-draft/4890809002/
If the Redskins draft a QB, what does that mean for the Lions?: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/if-the-redskins-draft-a-qb-what-does-that-mean-for-the-lions/
Matt Patricia wants to give Lions' fans 'what they deserve', a winning team: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/matt-patricia-wants-to-give-lions-fans-what-they-deserve-a-winning-team/
2020 Combine:
Peanut butter, scrambled eggs, Gatorade: The drink that helped turn OL Ben Bartch into an NFL prospect: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/peanut-butter-scrambled-eggs-gatorade-the-drink-that-helped-turn-ol-ben-bartch-into-an-nfl-prospect.html
Henry Ruggs III, Jalen Reagor look to leave loaded class in dust as WRs take center stage: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/henry-ruggs-iii-jalen-reagor-look-to-leave-loaded-class-in-dust-as-wrs-take-center-stage.html
What needy teams are saying about QBs and the NFL draft: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-draft-trade-rumors-tua-tagovailoa/4884551002/
NFL draft: Will Jacob Eason's rocket arm outweigh his 'laid-back' personality?: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-will-jacob-easons-rocket-arm-outweigh-his-laidback-personality-140830381.html
Why Chase Young is a Perfect Draft Prospect for the Lions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-chase-young-is-a-perfect-draft-prospect-for-the-lions
Chase Young confident he's 'best player' in draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103579/article/chase-young-confident-hes-best-player-2020-draft
Isaiah Simmons models play after Miller, Mathieu: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103597/article/isaiah-simmons-models-play-after-miller-mathieu
Neville Gallimore: I Had To Become A Student Of The Game After Leaving Canada: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/27/neville-gallimore-on-going-from-canada-to-oklahoma-i-had-to-become-a-student-of-the-game/
What Detroit Lions fans should watch for at the NFL Combine: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2020/02/27/what-detroit-lions-fans-should-watch-for-at-the-nfl-combine/
2020 NFL Draft:
Mike O'Hara says the Lions have legitimate interest in drafting a QB: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/mike-ohara-detroit-lions-interest-drafting-qb/
Lions could look to draft to bolster running back depth: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-could-look-to-draft-to-bolster-running-back-depth-taylor-dobbins
RB Edwards-Helaire short in stature, big on confidence; does he fit Lions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/running-back-clyde-edwards-helaire-short-stature-big-confidence/4890573002/
Meet Alvin Green, Oklahoma State's leader in the secondary: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-alvin-green-oklahoma-state-interview/
Edge defenders to target in free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-edge-defenders-free-agency-2020-nfl-draft
Top-10 cornerback Troy Pride Jr. thriving in the spotlight: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-10-cornerback-troy-pride-jr-thriving-in-the-spotlight/
Pre-Combine Position Rankings Comparison: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/pre-combine-position-rankings-comparison
Video:
Patricia joins "Good Morning Football" from the Combine: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-joins-good-morning-football-from-the-combine
Auburn star Derrick Brown at NFL combine: I'm a high-effort guy, ready to work
Lions: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/nfl-draft-auburn-derrick-brown/4890712002/
Clemson's Isaiah Simmons: There isn't anything I can't do on defense: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/clemson-isaiah-simmons-nfl-draft/4891209002/
MSU LB Joe Bachie: Supplement led to suspension; 'tough to go through': https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/27/michigan-state-football-joe-bachie-suspension-nfl-draft/4890809002/
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