Day 2 Mock Drafts

Sporting News (35.  Marlon Davidson, DT:  After landing Jeff Okudah for their secondary in Round 1, the Lions should turn their attention to reconstructing their defensive front to better support Trey Flowers. Davidson (6-3, 303 pounds) can be a terror rushing the passer from both the interior and the edge. He has a nice blend of strength, power and quickness to go along with sudden finishing moves.  67.   DE Bradlee Anae:  The Lions saw Anae up close at the Senior Bowl for a position they could address multiple times in this draft to support Flowers. Anae (6-3, 257 pounds) never gives up on a chance to get to the quarterback.  85. OT Matt Peart:  The Lions will need to think about upgrading left tackle in 2021, when Taylor Decker is set to become a free agent. Peart (6-7, 318 pounds) has attracted teams with his wingspan and fluid athleticism. He needs to get stronger to improve the power aspects of his game.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2020-round-2-3-patriots-buccaneers-steelers/1k9iill8raoi319kygpa2tiihq

NFL.com Lance Zeirlein (35.  Ross Blacklock - DT:  The Lions need to add rush and disruption -- two things that just happen to be Blacklock's forte.  67. WR KJ Hamler.  85.  OT Ben Bartch):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001111036/article/2020-nfl-draft-day-2-mock-secondround-run-on-running-backs

USA Today (35. Detroit Lions – Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU: This defense still needs playmakers up front and could especially use an explosive athlete who could help Trey Flowers hunt quarterbacks.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/04/24/nfl-second-round-mock-draft-2020-best-available-players-quarterbacks/3016210001/

Walter football (35. RB Jonathan Taylor:  Kerryon Johnson hasn't been able to stay healthy, so I expect Detroit to target a running back in the opening half of the 2020 NFL Draft.  Jonathan Taylor showed surprising athleticism at the combine, which helped mitigate some of the concerns teams have with the workload he handled at Wisconsin.  67. DE Kenny Willekes:  The Lions need some edge-rushing help outside of Trey Flowers.  85. DT Neville Gallimore:  The Lions lost some defensive linemen to free agency, so perhaps they'll use the pick they acquired from the Eagles on a replacement.):  https://walterfootball.com/draft2020redraft_2.php

Walter football Charlie (35. DT Marlon Davidson:  The Lions grab a defensive end/tackle upgrade. Davidson could play end on rush downs and move inside for passing situations. Team sources say Davidson (6-3, 303) is a solid player who is smart and has good technique. He has developed strength and is a well-balanced defender. Davidson doesn't have an elite skill set, but he found a way to contribute for his defense. He was a big presence on special teams, notching a number of blocked kicks in 2018. Davidson had 49 tackles with 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019. In 2018, Davidson had 46 tackles with 4.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks and three passes broken up.  Davidson could be a base end for a 4-3 defense who moves inside to three-technique in passing situations. He also could transition to being an every-down defensive tackle given his weight gain.  67. DE Curtis Weaver:  The Lions could use more edge-rush talent across from Trey Flowers.  Weaver was very good for Boise State in 2019, recording 52 tackles, 13.5 sacks, three passes defended and forced fumble. In 2018, Weaver totaled 43 tackles with 15 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks and one forced fumble. He broke out in 2017 as a redshirt freshman and recorded 11 sacks, 33 tackles, two passes broken up and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound Weaver might fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker given his size and body type.  85.  Jacob Eason, QB, Washington:  The Lions need a better backup quarterback and a potential long-term starter if Matthew Stafford decides to retire.  In 2019, Eason completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,132 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The 6-foot-6, 231-pounder has a powerful arm that can make all the throws and stretch a defense vertically. He can throw fastballs into tight windows to beat good coverage. Eason has quality field vision to work through his progressions and stands tall in the pocket. He is accurate in the short to intermediate part of the field and can make some beautiful throws downfield.  With his limited experience, Eason is a bit raw and needs to show some growth in instincts. He has some things to work on as a passer, including putting more air under the ball on some passes and throwing a softer, more catchable ball. That is a common issue with big-armed quarterbacks. He needs to work on climbing the pocket and not trailing backward as well. While Eason is not a running threat, he can move around some and his size makes him tough to get down.  Eason sat out the 2018 season after transferring out of Georgia. He was injured in the 2017 season opener for Georgia, and Jake Fromm remained the starter for the rest of the season. The Bulldogs didn't want to change their winning formula once Eason was healthy, keeping Eason as the backup. After the 2017 season, Eason transferred to Washington.  At Georgia, Eason got good experience working in an offense under a respected coordinator with Jim Chaney that correlates more to the NFL than the vast majority of college offenses being used. Kirby Smart said one of the sad parts about Eason leaving Georgia was his growth under Chaney wasn't seen nationally. Eason completed 55 percent of his passes in 2016 for 2,430 yards with 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions in his freshman season.):  https://walterfootball.com/draft2020charlieredraft_2.php

CBS Mock Draft (35. DT Marlon Davidson:  I could see Matt Patricia being into what the versatile Davidson will bring as a college defensive end who's bulked up to play inside. 67. S Kyle Dugger:  The Lions add another stellar athlete to the secondary in the hyper-versatile Dugger.  85. G Ben Bredeson:  The Lions could use some help on their offensive interior, and Bredeson has a high floor.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-day-2-nfl-mock-draft-giants-trade-up-to-start-round-2-buccaneers-land-dandre-swift-patriots-take-a-qb/

SI (35. DT Ross Blacklock:  Often utilized in a two-gap role at TCU, Blacklock displays impressive burst and lateral agility to be a disruptive one-gap penetrator at the next level. His pass-rushing upside makes him an intriguing option at the top of Round 2.  67. DE Curtis Weaver.  85. RB Zack Moss):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/04/24/nfl-mock-draft-rounds-2-3-friday

Draft wire (35. DT Ross Blacklock.  67. DE Darrell Taylor. 94. OT Ben Bartch. 85. WR Van Jefferson):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/gallery/2020-nfl-mock-draft-day-2-best-available-2nd-3rd-round/

Rotoworld (35. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama.  67. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington.  85. Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama):  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/mock-draft/2020-day-2-mock-draft

Touchdown Wire (35. DE Yetur Gross-Matos:  Most draft observers believed that the night truly began with the Detroit Lions on the clock in the third spot. Rather than trading down, or surprising everyone with a selection like Derrick Brown, the defensive tackle from Auburn, the Lions stood pat and tabbed Jeff Okudah, the talented defensive back from Ohio State. Now they add to that defensive front, tabbing Yetur Gross-Matos from Penn State. Pairing him with Trey Flowers gives Matt Patricia two good options off the edge, and now they have a cornerback in Okudah who can cover behind them.  67. WR Van Jefferson. 85. CB Cameron Dantzler):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/04/24/touchdown-wires-day-two-mock-draft/

PFT’s Second Round Mock Draft (35.  DE AJ Epenesa):  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/24/pfts-second-round-mock-draft-4/

Round 2 (7 DT, 1 DE, 1 S, 1 RB):

4 DT Ross Blacklock
3 DT Marlon Davidson
1 DE AJ Epenesa
1 S Xavier McKinney
1 RB Jonathan Taylor

Round 3 Pick 67 (5 DE, 2 WR, 1 S, 1 QB):

2 DE Curtis Weaver
1 S Kyle Dugger
1 DE Darrell Taylor
1 WR Van Jefferson
1 QB Jacob Eason
1 DE Kenny Willekes
1 DE Bradlee Anae
1 WR KJ Hamler

Round 3 Pick 85 (2 DT, 2 OT, 1 G, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 QB):

1 G Brian Bredeson
1 RB Zack Moss
1 WR Van Jefferson
1 CB Cameron Dantzler
1 DT Raekwon Davis
1 DT Neville Gallimore
1 QB Jacob Eason
1 OT Matt Peart
1 OT Ben Bartch