Tankathon (30. CB Kamari Lassiter. 62. DE Jonah Elliss. 73. DT McKinnley Jackson. 94. WR Jermaine Burton. 93. WR Ricky Pearsall) (1-20-24): https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft
NFL.com Dan Jeremiah (30. CB Nate Wiggins: Wiggins is a height-weight-speed corner. He’s very rangy and will help a Lions defense that should often be playing with a lead, given the team’s talent on offense.) (1-19-24): https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-2024-nfl-mock-draft-1-0
Walter football Charlie (30. Troy Fautanu, OT/G, Washington: Taylor Decker is aging, declining and expensive. While he might have one more good year left in him, Detroit has to think of the future. The Lions will undoubtedly pay Penei Sewell a massive extension, and it would make sense to have the other tackle on a cheap contract to mirror their current situation with Decker and Sewell. Both of the franchise’s starting guards are entering free agency also, so a rookie could start at guard and then move to tackle in a year after Decker becomes a cap casualty. Fautanu (6-3, 317) was a very reliable and steady left tackle for Michael Penix Jr. in 2023. Fautanu became the starting left tackle in 2022 and was a consistent contributor for Washington. Multiple team sources said they like Fautanu and see him as an early-rounder for the 2024 NFL Draft. Some project him as a second-round pick with a potential move to guard because of length limitations. Others said they think Fautanu could be a first-round offensive tackle because he has 35-inch arms, similar to Rashawn Slater. Pro evaluators like Fautanu’s athleticism, but he is not real powerful and his anchor is just okay. 62. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers: The Lions could use a corner upgrade to go across from Cam Sutton. In 2023, Melton recorded 32 tackles, three interceptions and six passes broken up. He went under the radar in 2022 due to playing on a bad Rutgers team that failed to qualify for a bowl game. He totaled 33 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes broken up on the year. While Max Melton had not received a lot of media attention, he caught fire in the scouting community for the 2023 NFL Draft. Some evaluators said they thought Melton could have been one of the top cornerback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft and had a shot at being the first one off the board. However, Melton went back to school. Melton is listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds, but pro sources said he might be more like 5-foot-11, 188 pounds. They state Melton has excellent speed and is super fast at shutting down the deep part of the field. Receivers can’t outrun him, and he is a superb athlete who can run the routes to prevent separation. Melton is a tough competitor and has a lot of upside. 73. Jonah Eliss, DE, Utah: The Lions could use more edge-rush talent across from Aidan Hutchinson. Elliss was one of the most dangerous pass rushers in college football in 2023, making a big impact for the Utes. He recorded 12 sacks, 37 tackles and a forced fumble on the year, plus produced steady pressure on the quarterback. Elliss (6-2, 246) is undersized for edge rusher in the NFL given his lack of height and length. However, Elliss plays low to dip under blockers while also having some functional strength. He will have to play some linebacker in the 94. DeWayne Carter, DT, Duke: In 2021, the Lions made a great pick taking Alim McNeil in the third round. Levi Onwuzurike, meanwhile, was a good college player who has had a hard time staying healthy in the NFL. Detroit could use a defensive tackle to go with McNeil. Carter (6-3, 305) was tough player for the Blue Devils in 2023. He was a solid run defender, making 39 tackles while recording one sack. Carter showed more pass-rush production in previous seasons. In 2022, he picked up 5.5 sacks. He recorded 4.5 sacks in 2021. Carter also totaled seven forced fumbles over that timespan. He is a sleeper who could be a nice value pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.) (1-19-24): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024charlie.php
PFN Broback (30. Detroit Lions: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: Detroit’s riding high from their first playoff win since 1992, and now they add to that momentum with this 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Kamari Lassiter didn’t command the spotlight in a crowded Georgia defense, but that doesn’t mean he should be overlooked. Lassiter joins a talented and hungry Detroit defense, and the Lions get a future shutdown corner. While Aidan Hutchinson and the defensive line wreak havoc on the opposing offense, Lassiter should be a primary beneficiary of that pressure.) (1-18-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024-nfl-mock-draft-thursday-week-20/
Draft wire Popejoy (30 - Detroit Lions - CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia. 62 - Detroit Lions - DE Brandon Dorlus, Oregon. 73 - Detroit Lions - G Christian Haynes, UConn. 93 - Detroit Lions - OG Zak Zinter, Michigan) (1-18-23): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/caleb-williams-2024-nfl-mock-draft-marvin-harrison/
Draft Tek (30. DE Bralen Trice: Dan Campbell's Grit Express keeps on rolling in Detroit. The upstart Lions are among the final eight teams standing after Matt Stafford got booed the hell out of Ford Field Sunday night. While many things are going right, this team has some problems in the Pass D category - up front and in back. They hand out 300-yard passing games like Oprah used to give out juice machines - You get one! You get one! With a healthy crop of edge rushers in this year's draft, let's start up front. Detroit's pass rush win rate of 36% ranked 26th in the league, with Aidan Hutchinson left on an island once James Houston got hurt in Week 2. Washington's Bralen Trice promises to be an ideal running mate for Hutch. Their styles are similar and promise to be complementary. Trice has prototypical size, a non-stop motor, advanced set of moves and high football IQ. And if the Lions don't want to go edge rusher, look for a cornerback in Round One. Check out the Lions' full draft haul at the Lions Team Draft Page. --Jud Branam, Lions Analyst. 62. WR Ladd McConkey. 73. S Cole Bishop. 94. CB Mike Sainristil. 166. RB Cody Schrader. ) (1-18-24): https://www.drafttek.com/2024-NFL-Draft-Team-Pages/Lions-Draft-Page.asp
SI Easterling (30. Edge Chris Braswell, Alabama: Aidan Hutchinson has already established himself as one of the most dominant edge rushers in the NFL, but the Lions need another stud on the opposite side of the defensive front. Braswell is a former five-star recruit who broke out in 2023, showing off his elite athleticism and versatility, and putting up huge numbers.) (1-18-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-chicago-bears-marvin-harrison-jr-caleb-williams-drake-maye-jayden-daniels-michael-penix-jr
PFN Miller (30. Kalen King, CB, Penn State: Dan Campbell, meet knee biter. Knee biter, Dan Campbell. Now that the introductions are done, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. This isn’t an outstanding cornerback class, but injuries and one-year contracts at the position necessitate the potentiality. Kalen King‘s downhill trigger and physicality against the run and screen game more than makeup for his underwhelming size. Harrison bullied King in their matchup, and the same will likely happen against other physical receivers at the next level. But King won’t have to face a generational prospect weekly, and his route recognition and reactionary athleticism make him a fun fit in this defense.) (1-17-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dalton-miller-2024-nfl-mock-draft-january/
CBS Trapasso (CB Terrion Arnold: An ascending player, Arnold played awesomely in 2023 at Alabama, showing how much of a playmaker he can be thanks to his fluidity and acceleration.) (1-17-24): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-eagles-address-aging-secondary-bears-trade-up-after-taking-qb-at-no-1/
Walter football Walt (30. 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. 62. 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. 73. Calen Bullock, S, USC: The Lions need as much secondary help as possible. Calen Bullock is an instinctive player who makes splash plays. 94. Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama: Jameson Williams hasn’t lived up to his potential, so the Lions may want to find a new outside receiver. Jermaine Burton didn’t produce at Georgia, but bad quarterback play hurt him.) (1-17-24): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024.php
CBS Edwards (30. Troy Fautanu IOL - PROSPECT RNK
46th. POSITION RNK
1st. Troy Fautanu has played left tackle for Washington but he is projected to move inside at the next level. Detroit has a few pending offensive guard free agents, so Fautanu could step into a starting role.) (1-16-24): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-cowboys-eagles-address-defense-after-playoff-no-show-steelers-add-ol-for-whomever-is-qb/
PFN Hodgkinson (30. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo: After ending their playoff-win drought on Sunday night, the Detroit Lions are shaping up to pick down the bottom end of the first round come April. From there, they can still land a playmaker in the secondary, as many expected them to do last year. Quinyon Mitchell is a brilliant ball-hawk whose catch-point prowess is matched by impressive play speed.) (1-16-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024-nfl-mock-draft-tuesday-week-20-2024/
Biglead Phillips (28. Detroit Lions: Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon: The Lions' cupboard is bare at cornerback, it's time to change that. Jackson is a physical specimen at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds with great speed.) (1-11-24): https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/nfl-mock-draft-2024-bears-caleb-williams-patriots-01hkqzwbgyf2
NBC sports Rogers (28. T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State: It’s been a great season for the Lions where their offense continues to ascend and their front seven made some serious strides. Yet, this is a secondary that still needs more cover talent. Tampa’s length and vertical speed make him plug and play at outside corner.) (1-11-24): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-qbs-caleb-williams-drake-maye-still-on-top-for-connor-rogers
Fox sports McIntyre (28. Detroit Lions: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State: The Lions need to start planning for 2025, when they'll have to pay big money to keep Jared Goff, Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown and promising DT Alim McNeill. Yes, there are a ton of holes on defense, but I'd go with Egbuka here over any cornerback.) (1-10-24): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-nfl-mock-draft-bears-commanders-patriots-add-qbs-first-7-picks-on-offense
FTW D'Andrea (28. Detroit Lions: CB Kalen King, Penn State - Needs: CB, WR, EDGE, LB. Watching Detroit’s secondary get repeatedly abused by Nick Mullens’ deep balls in Week 18 highlighted what may be the team’s fatal flaw. Cameron Sutton’s arrival failed to upgrade a lagging cornerback corps, leaving the opportunity for an upgrade in a deep class of defensive backs this spring. King can help. He saw fewer targets, understandably, after 2022’s breakthrough 18 break-up, three interception campaign. But at his core he’s a fearless press corner who can battle with DJ Moore and Justin Jefferson at the line of scrimmage or turn and run to shut them down. Kalen King with the diving INT for Penn State at the Rose Bowl‼️) (1-10-24): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-mock-draft-bears-drake-maye-caleb-williams-commanders-patriots?itm_source=parsely-api
CBS Wilson (28. Bralen Trice EDGE - PROSPECT RNK
24th. POSITION RNK 5th. Trice only had seven sacks during the season -- including two against Texas and Quinn Ewers in the semifinal matchup -- but he also led all of FBS in QB pressures with 77 in 14 games. Now line him up opposite of Aidan Hutchinson in Detroit and imagine what that looks like.) (1-8-23): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-bears-trade-down-stay-with-justin-fields-michael-penix-jr-lands-in-top-10/
USA Today Middlehurst-Schwartz (28. Detroit Lions – Jared Verse, DE, Florida State: No question of fit here. Verse would make for a fine pass rusher to put opposite Aidan Hutchinson, but it's his strength at the point of attack and his ability as a run stopper that should make him a fast favorite of Dan Campbell.) (1-8-24): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/01/08/nfl-mock-draft-2024-first-round-jj-mccarthy/72146744007/
PFN Schulte (28. Detroit Lions: Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State: At best, the Lions’ pass rush has been lackluster and could use a boost with a dynamic pass rusher next to Aidan Hutchinson. Jared Verse is one of the best in the class, boasting a superb combination of explosiveness and power. 58. Ricardo Hallman, CB, Wisconsin: The Lions need plenty of investment into their cornerback room, with five players from a lackluster room entering free agency. Ricardo Hallman is young and could elect to return, but he led the country in interceptions this season and is an elite athlete. 74. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri: Doubling down at cornerback here for the Lions, we’re boosting the production of that cornerback room here immediately. Ennis Rakestraw Jr. brings the physicality that has embodied the Detroit Lions under Dan Campbell and gives Detroit a young 1-2 punch it can plug in right away outside. 92. Maason Smith, DT, LSU: Detroit’s last third-rounder, Brodric Martin, hasn’t seen the field this season. Thus, the Lions need to add more to their defensive interior. A huge freak athlete, Maason Smith adds a massive presence for Detroit and can create havoc for opposing offenses. 153. WR Jordan Whittington. 187. OT Andrew Coker. 218. DE Jalen Green) (1-6-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/7-round-2024-nfl-mock-draft-saturday-week-18-2024/
PFF Sikkema (27. Detroit Lions: ED Bralen Trice, Washington - Player ADP (via MDS): 21.6. Some prospects perfectly fit a team’s personality, and that is the case here with Trice on a Dan Campbell squad. At 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds, Trice possesses a motor that runs hot at all times. He is giving everything he has (usually with power) on every snap, and it earned him 76 quarterback pressures this season. Him on one side and Hutchinson on the other would be a long day at the office for opposing offensive tackles.) (1-5-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-mock-draft-bears-caleb-williams-patriots-lsu-jayden-daniels
Draft wire Risdon (27. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo: Mitchell hasn’t faced much in the way of NFL-caliber competition at either WR or QB, but he’s dominated at Toledo for the last two seasons. He’s got the speed, length and physicality to translate it to the NFL, too. If Aaron Glenn returns as the Lions defensive coordinator, outside corner is far and away the team’s biggest need.) (1-5-24): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-mock-draft-before-week-18-jayden-daniels-top-pick/
PFN Cummings (28. Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State: I made this same pick for the Lions in my previous 2024 NFL Mock Draft. It’s pretty simple. If Jared Verse drops this far, he’s hard to pass up. He provides a raw, explosive power element that the Lions need more of, and he’s also a stellar run defender. 60. Kalen King, CB, Penn State: Non-elite traits may cause Kalen King to fall, but he’s still a quick, instinctive, and contentious cover man who’d be right at home in Detroit’s defense. 77. Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State: There might not be a more “Lions” prospect in this class than Braden Fiske. Fiske’s motor is unhinged, and he’s a sound three-down defender in spite of his size. 92. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is one of the best man coverage cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft with his foot speed, fluidity, and physicality. 156. OT Brandon Coleman. 188. WR Luke McCaffrey. 220. QB Jason Bean) (12-30-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/7-round-2024-nfl-mock-draft-week-17-2023/
Yahoo Tice (28. Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State: The Lions do need help on their defensive back end, with Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke being a candidate here. Instead, we give the Lions the finisher they desperately need up front to help out the pressures that Aidan Hutchinson and others do create. Robinson has very real burst off the ball and the best bend in this pass-rusher class. He is below average against the run and his overall play is still more flashes than consistent, but the upside he does flash is the type of pass-rushing juice this Lions defense craves.) (12-28-23): https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nfl-mock-draft-why-drake-maye-is-the-man-for-chicago-while-the-top-10-is-a-run-on-offense-140027576.html
PFN Caplan (30. Detroit Lions: Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington - Intel: For this to be a Super Bowl-level team, the Lions must address two key positions on defense — edge rusher and cornerback. The underrated Bralen Trice, who possesses ideal size and the ability to play standing up or with his hands down, is the selection here. Future Needs: OLB, CB, G, WR, DT) (12-25-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-cfb-week-18-scouting-2024-nfl-draft-prospects/
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
Athletic Brugler (27. DE J.T. Tuimoloau) (11-29-23): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-draft-edge-bruglers-mock-draft-buckeyes
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/
Round 1 (12 CB, 10 DE, 2 OT, 1 S, 1 WR):
4 DE Bralen Trice
3 DE Jared Verse
3 CB Kamari Lassiter
2 CB Quinyon Mitchell
2 CB Kalen King
2 OT Troy Fautanu
1 CB Josh Newton
1 CB Marcellas Dial
1 CB Khyree Jackson
1 CB TJ Tampa
1 CB Terrion Arnold
1 CB Nate Wiggins
1 DE Chop Robinson
1 DE JT Tuimoloau
1 DE Chris Braswell
1 S Tyler Nubin
1 WR Emeka Egbuka
Round 2 (2 CB, 2 WR, 2 DE, 1 OG, 1 CB):
2 WR Ladd McConkey
1 CB Ricardo Hallman
1 CB Kalen King
1 DE Jonah Elliss
1 DE Brandon Dorlus
1 CB Max Melton
1 G Layden Robinson
Round 3 Pick 74 (2 DT, 2 S, 1 CB, 1 OG, 1 DE):
1 S Cole Bishop
1 S Calen Bullock
1 CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
1 DT Braden Fiske
1 DT McKinnley Jackson
1 OG Christian Haynes
1 DE Jonah Elliss
Round 3 Pick 92 (2 WR, 2 DT, 2 CB, 1 OG):
1 OG Zak Zinter
1 WR Jermaine Burton
1 WR Ricky Pearsall
1 DT Maason Smith
1 DT DeWayne Carter
1 CB Ennis Rakestraw
1 CB Mike Sainristil
Round 5 pick 156 (1 RB, 1 WR, 1 OT):
1 RB Cody Schrader
1 WR Jordan Whittington
1 OT Brandon Coleman
Round 6 (1 OT, 1 WR):
1 OT Andrew Coker
1 WR Luke McCaffrey
Round 7 (1 DE, 1 QB):
1 DE Jalen Green
1 QB Jason Bean
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