PFN Miller (28. Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA: The Lions absolutely need someone on the opposite side of Aidan Hutchinson to take some pressure off the pass rusher. Having Laitu Latu fall into their laps because of his injury history is a dream, even if those injuries are concerning to see on paper. Latu might be the best pass rusher in the class. He possesses the bend, plan, and hands to win consistently at the next level, even without being an overwhelmingly explosive athlete. 59. Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: If anything has been apparent over the past month, it’s that the Lions absolutely need help defensively. Pairing a complementary defensive end with a high-IQ zone defender in Kamari Lassiter is exactly what Detroit needs to keep the top on their defensive lid.) (12-9-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2-round-nfl-mock-draft-week-12-2023/
Walter football Charlie (28. Johnny Dixon, CB, Penn State: Detroit has managed to win despite losing C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Emmanuel Moseley to season-ending injuries. Both of them are free agents after the season and the Lions need more corner talent to go with Cam Sutton and Jerry Jacobs. A year ago, Joey Porter Jr. had an underwhelming season that caused him to slide from being a consensus first-rounder to a second-day pick in the draft. Across from Porter, Kalen King had a tremendous season to establish himself as a top corner prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft. However, King has really struggled this year, giving up a lot of plays, while his teammate Dixon (6-0, 191) has impressed NFL evaluators. Dixon is gritty, quick, instinctive, and can run the route to prevent separation. This season, he has 26 tackles, 4.5 sacks, an interception and three passes broken up. In 2022, he recorded 23 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and eight passes defended. 59. Layden Robinson, G, Texas A&M: Both of Detroit’s starting guards are entering free agency. It could be tough to spend on retaining Jonah Jackson when the Lions have to account for huge contract extensions for Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff, Penei Sewell and Alim McNeil. Pro team sources have been impressed with the play of Robinson this season. They say Robinson (6-4, 315) looks like a potential starting right guard in the NFL. They note that while he has some athletic limitations, he is strong and is a people mover at the point of attack. Robinson is a tough, nasty, and power right guard for the next level. He could be limited on some of the wide zone-run plays in the NFL because he lacks foot quickness and overall athletic ability. Still, he has a violent play style and demeanor. Robinson could be a second-day prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft.) (12-8-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024charlie.php
PFN Broback (28. Detroit Lions: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas: Detroit’s in a great place thanks to Dan Campbell, and a few added pieces could make them a serious contender for the Super Bowl long term. While Jared Goff isn’t the long-term answer at quarterback, they’re riding with him until further notice. For now, they are looking at adding pieces out wide to help. Adonai Mitchell gets a chance to showcase his talent against elite competition in the College Football Playoff. One thing’s for sure: If Texas needs a clutch play, they’ll look Mitchell’s way. If he keeps it up the Lions won’t hesitate to take him with this pick.) (12-7-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024-nfl-mock-draft-rome-odunze-brock-bowers-enter-top-10/
CBS Edwards (28. OT Troy Fautanu: Jonah Jackson and Halapoulivaati Vaitai are scheduled to be free agents after the season. Troy Fautanu has played left tackle but could be a guard at the next level. His competitive spirit will fit in well with that team.) (12-7-23): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-makes-a-change-at-quarterback-five-wide-receivers-taken-in-the-first-round/
Draft wire Popejoy (28. Detroit Lions - DT Leonard Taylor III, Miami: The Lions love tough guys and bullies along the line of scrimmage and Taylor definitely qualifies. 60. Detroit Lions – G Christian Haynes, UConn) (12-7-23): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-mock-draft-updatemarvin-harrison-drake-maye/
CBS Trapasso (28. CB Nate Wiggins: More cornerback help on the perimeter with the twitchy defender from Clemson.) (12-6-23): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-caleb-williams-falls-to-unexpected-team-outside-top-5-falcons-trade-for-justin-fields/
SI Easterling (28. Detroit Lions
DE JT Tuimoloau: Aidan Hutchinson has already established himself as one of the most dominant edge defenders in the NFL, but the Lions could use another well-rounded player to lock down the other side. Tuimoloau has the versatility to defend the run and rush the passer, can line up all over the defensive front, and even make big plays in the passing game when asked to drop into coverage. 58. Detroit Lions
CB Quinyon Mitchell. 59. Detroit Lions CB T.J. Tampa. 83. Detroit Lions (from MIN)
WR Brenden Rice. 92. Detroit Lions
Walter football Walt (28. CB Marcellas Dial: The Lions wanted Devon Witherspoon at No. 6, so perhaps they’ll obtain a cornerback with this pick. Marcellas Dial has a good blend of size, athleticism, and speed. 59. Detroit Lions: Layden Robinson, G, Texas A&M: The Lions have a great offensive line, save for right guard. That could be addressed with this pick. Layden Robinson isn’t very athletic, but he’s a violent blocker who has impressed this season.) (12-6-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024.php
CBS Wilson (28. Bralen Trice EDGE - PROSPECT RNK
26th. POSITION RNK 5th. Trice only had five sacks this season but he led FBS pass rushers in pressuring the quarterback. He's active off the edge and would be a nice bookend to Aidan Hutchinson in Detroit.) (12-5-23): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-patriots-trade-up-to-no-1-for-quarterback-bears-land-marvin-harrison-jr/
USA Today Middlehurst-Schwartz (28. Detroit Lions – Bralen Trice, DE, Washington: No need to sell Dan Campbell on this pick. The 6-4, 274-pound Trice is a wrecking ball off the edge, consistently blasting blockers back with sheer force. With the Lions' defense unraveling in several key spots this season, he could help serve an important role as someone capable of punishing opponents who overcommit against Aidan Hutchinson.) (12-5-23): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/12/05/nfl-mock-draft-drake-maye-patriots-jayden-daniels-2024/71807968007/
Tankathon (28. DE J.T. Tuimoloau. 59. CB Caelen Carson. 83. DT Tyler Davis. 92. WR Tez Walker) (11-30-23): https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft
PFN Schulte (22. Detroit Lions (via SEA): Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU. 28. Detroit Lions: Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington. The Detroit Lions have needed a pass rusher to emerge opposite of Aidan Hutchinson, and it hasn’t happened. Bralen Trice has emerged as a force for the Washington Huskies. His 62 pressures sit second in the country on the season, and he’s a physical, disruptive pass rusher that the Huskies like to move around.) (12-5-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024-nfl-mock-draft-williams-maye-go-1-2/
PFF Sikkema (28. Detroit Lions: CB Cooper Dejean, Iowa - Player ADP (via MDS): 22.0. Player Big board rank: 20. This draft season, there will be a good debate about whether DeJean projects best at outside corner or free safety. He has the size at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds to play both, but his best attribute is how he sees the field and his playmaking ability when the ball is in the air. He has seven interceptions and 11 forced incompletions over the past two years.) (12-4-23): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-mock-draft-four-quarterbacks-first-round-caleb-williams-bears-drake-maye-patriots
SN (27. Detroit Lions (8-3) Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota (6-2, 210 pounds): The Lions love Brian Branch in the nickel but some injuries and passing production agains them inside from tight ends suggests they need safety help with only short-term solutions there for a young defense. Nubin would be a fine back-seven active playmaking complement to linebacker Jack Campbell.) (12-1-23): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2024-bo-nix-jj-mccarthy-michael-penix/0d6fc049f7ece55bbb1f426b
Draft wire Risdon (27. Detroit Lions: Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State: Another player who ranked much higher in preseason, Verse had a hit-and-miss campaign for the Seminoles. The bend and closing burst remain fantastic, and that’s exactly what Detroit needs opposite Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions would have to live with his astronomical missed tackle rate (over 25 percent in two years) and spotty run defense.) (12-1-23): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-mock-draft-end-of-college-regular-season-projections/
Draft Tek (26. DE Chop Robinson: Many observers of the Detroit Lions' breakthrough season were surprised when the team did not bring in pass rush reinforcements at the trade deadline. Team officials said they had weighed the options and decided not to make a deal that could upset the team's gung-ho culture. Not a ringing endorsement of Chase Young, but certainly a strong hint that the try-hard guys are going to keep coming. Penn State Edge Chop Robinson would find a home among the football freaks being assembled in Detroit. His twitchy technique and non-stop motor would complement Aidan Hutchinson to spark the team's pass rush and overall defense. If Robinson is gone, a D-Tackle with rush traits would be another strong option. --Jud Branam, Lions Analyst. 58. LB Barrett Carter. 82. WR Johnny Wilson. 90 DT Shemar Turner. 162. RB Audric Estime. 204. OC Matt Lee. 247. CB Malik Dunlap) (11-29-23): https://www.drafttek.com/2024-NFL-Draft-Team-Pages/Lions-Draft-Page.asp
Athletic Brugler (27. DE J.T. Tuimoloau) (11-29-23): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-draft-edge-bruglers-mock-draft-buckeyes
Yahoo Tice (30. Detroit Lions — Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo: Even after investing into the defensive backs room last offseason in free agency and the draft (Brian Branch is a keeper), I have the Lions taking Mitchell. He’s a MACtion alum who hits all of the height, weight and speed thresholds that teams love from their cornerback prospects and should keep rising up draft boards as the process heats up. Not only does he have the physical traits that are prioritized, he is also highly aware and plays with fantastic eyes on the quarterback and route concepts. Mitchell constantly makes plays on the ball and makes turnovers happen. His aggressive style would fit right in with this Lions team under head coach Dan Campbell, and Mitchell is going to get only more fans as this process wears on.) (11-22-23): https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nfl-mock-draft-where-the-top-prospects-stand-as-college-football-hits-home-stretch-163258707.html
Fox sports McIntyre (30. Detroit Lions: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama: I'm not as high on him as others, and several Tide defensive backs haven't lived up to their draft billing for a variety of reasons. But the Lions must improve their dreadful secondary.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-nfl-mock-draft-caleb-williams-first-of-5-qbs-in-top-9-picks
Touchdown wire (29. Detroit Lions: Josh Newton, CB, TCU. 61. Detroit Lions: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia) (11-11-23): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-mock-draft-marvin-harrison-jr-caleb-williams-drake-maye/
FTW D'Andrea (29. Detroit Lions: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia - Needs: CB, WR, EDGE, LB. The Lions’ secondary has improved significantly this season, dropping its passer rating allowed nearly 10 full points to 84.5 through nine weeks. But there’s no such thing as too much cornerback depth, and Dan Campbell loves guys who are happy to play angry. That’s Lassiter, who can bully wideouts at the line of scrimmage and blasts through tackles with more strength than his 180 pound frame suggests. He’s got six passes defensed through nine games in 2023.) (11-8-23): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-mock-draft-2024-drake-maye-caleb-williams-marvin-harrison-jr
Round 1 (9 CB, 8 DE, 1 S, 1 OT, 1 WR, 1 DT):
3 DE JT Tuimoloau
2 DE Bralen Trice
1 CB Josh Newton
1 CB Kalen King
1 CB Kamari Lassiter
1 CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
1 CB Marcellas Dial
1 CB Quinyon Mitchell
1 CB Cooper DeJean
1 CB Nate Wiggins
1 CB Johnny Dixon
1 DE Jared Verse
1 DE Chop Robinson
1 DE Laiatu Latu
1 S Tyler Nubin
1 WR Adonai Mitchell
1 OT Troy Fautanu
1 DT Leonard Taylor
Round 2 (3 G, 2 CB, 1 WR, 1 LB):
2 G Layden Robinson
1 CB Kamari Lassiter
1 CB TJ Tampa
1 CB Caelen Carson
1 G Christian Haynes
1 WR Ladd McConkey
1 LB Barrett Carter
Round 3 Pick 84 (2 WR, 1 DT):
1 WR Johnny Wilson
1 WR Brenden Rice
1 DT Tyler Davis
Round 3 Pick 92 (1 DT, 1 G, 1 WR):
1 WR Tez Walker
1 DT Shermar Turner
1 G Zak Zinter
Round 5 pick 156 (1 RB):
1 RB Audric Estime
Round 6 (1 OC):
1 OC Matt Lee
Round 7 (1 CB):
1 CB Malik Dunlap
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