Thursday, April 27, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 4-27-23


Lions have No. 6 overall pick in NFL draft: Last 10 players taken at that spot:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/04/26/nfl-draft-picks-6th-overall-history-detroit-lions/70154265007/

Detroit Lions Re-Sign Benito Jones to Exclusive Rights Contract:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-bring-back-benito-jones


2023 NFL Draft:



Picking 1 ideal NFL Draft first-round prospect for every NFC North team (Detroit Lions:  The Lions should also get creative — but for the opposite reason as the Vikings. Detroit has nine picks in this draft, including two in the first round for the second year in a row. What's even wilder is that they don't have a lot of holes to fill themselves as the favorites to win the NFC North. Yes, you read that right. Detroit has the best odds to win their division this year. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.  They could use a better interior defensive line rotation. If they want to remain one of the best offensive lines in the league, they should probably continue to add to that unit. And though they addressed the secondary in free agency, they did just part ways with former first-round cornerback Jeff Okudah by trading him to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick. They could make up for that loss with a top corner with their first pick at No. 6.  No one would be mad at any of these positions, but the prospect I think could have the most impact right away?  Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia:  Yes, there have been some off-field concerns with Carter this offseason, ranging from legal issues stemming from the tragic situation in Athens, Ga. to questions of Carter's character and work ethic. Carter can't just go anywhere. He needs a solid foundation with a good team culture that will hold him accountable while giving him the chance to thrive.  Detroit is that place.  And if the Lions do get the most out of Carter, as I suspect head coach Dan Campbell could? That defense is downright scary. Carter is an athletic freak who is not only strong enough to overpower interior lineman across the line of scrimmage but has the pass-rush moves to get past tackles and the like. He knows his leverage, can flip his hips and has an advanced arsenal of hand moves that make him impossible to block.   Pairing him on the inside with the second overall pick last year, Aidan Hutchinson, means incredibly difficult decisions for opposing offensive lines. You can't double both of those guys, meaning Hutchinson is going to get more one-on-one matchups on the outside more than likely. Hutch already led the team last year with nine sacks. Add Carter to the line and Hutchinson is well into double digits for 2023.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/picking-1-ideal-nfl-draft-first-round-prospect-for-every-nfc-north-team

Why Every NFL Team Should or Shouldn’t Draft Bijan Robinson (Should *absolutely* consider drafting Robinson at their current position - Detroit Lions:  Thanks to the Lions’ hot start to the offseason with some really nice moves in free agency, the Lions have the freedom to do several different things with their two first-round picks. One of them could be drafting Robinson. Adding a running back of his caliber to an offense that already has strong weapons in receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Marvin Jones Jr., and (eventually) Jameson Williams could take Detroit to the next level and give it what’s needed to win the NFC North.):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/bijan-robinson-2023-nfl-draft-landing-spots/




2023 NFL Draft sleepers: Rob Rang's 10 favorite Day 2 and 3 prospects:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-draft-sleepers-rob-rangs-10-favorite-day-2-and-3-prospects




2023 NFL Draft: Best research stats from notable prospects:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-best-research-stats-from-notable-prospects

Secret Superstars of the 2023 NFL draft: The best underrated prospects:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-sleepers-underrated-players/

Most Polarizing Players in the 2023 NFL Draft Include Darnell Wright, Luke Musgrave, and Chandler Zavala:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-polarizing-players-consensus/

2023 NFL Draft: Late Risers and Fallers Include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Kelee Ringo, and Darnell Wright:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-late-risers-fallers/

2023 NFL Draft: 13 Players Who Could Headline Days 2 & 3:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/nfl-draft-2023-day-2-3-headliners/

NFL Draft 2023: 4 IOL With Best Chance To Be Drafted In Round 1:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-iol-first-round/

Jack Campbell NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/jack-campbell-nfl-draft-2023-interview/

Tashawn Manning NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/tashawn-manning-nfl-draft-2023-interview/

Blake Freeland NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/blake-freeland-nfl-draft-2023-interview/

Jartavius Martin NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/jartavius-martin-nfl-draft-2023-interview/

Video:

Sherree Burruss discusses how Jalen Carter's visit with Lions went:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/sherree-burruss-discusses-how-jalen-carter-s-visit-with-lions-went


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