OT- Detroit Lions Draft Preview

Hey everyone, this is my first post on the board, kind of exciting. 

As the NFL Draft is just over a week away, I figured I would make a little preview for who the Detroit Lions could select in their various rounds. 
 

Detroit Lions Picks:

Rd. 1 (#16)
Rd. 2 (#46)
Rd. 3 (#95)
Rd. 4 (#111)
Rd. 5 (#151, #169)
Rd. 6 (#191, #202, #210)
Rd. 7 (#236)

Areas of Need For Detroit:

OT, DT, DE, WR, C, SS for potential upgrades/starters
WR, CB, LB, QB, S for depth picks

Round 1: #16 possibilities

Notre Dame OT Ronnie Stanley – likely would be the best option for the Lions here, as he’s a very high caliber LT who could step in almost immediately and push Reiff out to RT. Doubtful he’ll be available.

Louisville DT Sheldon Rankins – Could see some snaps immediately depending on health of Ngata and Walker, but a quick-twitch defensive tackle who could play either the 1-tech, or 3-tech in various fronts.

Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell – needs no introduction, but even with the signing of Marvin Jones, the Lions could use another high caliber receiver to add to the mix. Might be too good to pass up, questionable with injury though.

Clemson DE Shaq Lawson – With only Ansah and Devin Taylor on the edge, Detroit may feel the need to go DE right away and Lawson would likely be the top option at that point.

Ohio State LT Taylor Decker – I may get crucified for saying this (as he’s a Buckeye) but I would love to see Decker on the Lions. May not be an immediate LT, but capable of being a high-caliber, starting Tackle fairly quickly.

Round 2: #46 possibilities

Texas A&M LT Germain Ifedi – has the potential to be one of the best OT’s in the entire draft but has slightly sloppy technique that would need to be cleaned up. If he falls to this spot, Lions should definitely take him.

Oklahoma State DE Emmanuel Ogbah – If the Lions don’t take a DE in round 1, then Ogbah would be a solid second round pick. Built to play immediately in the NFL.

Baylor DT Andrew Billings – incredibly powerful, run-plugging DT who could see some immediate minutes for Detroit. Question is if he’s still on the board at this point.

Notre Dame C Nick Martin – Personally, I think Swanson is an ok center, but not great, nor likely to be, if Martin is available he would be a good addition to the OL.

West Virginia SS Karl Joseph – Even with the signings of Rafael Bush, Tavon Wilson and several other DBs, the Lions could still be looking for another safety and Joseph is one of the best in the draft.

Round 3: #95 possibilities, Round 4: #111 possibilities
Since these picks are only about 15 picks apart, they are close enough that some of the same players may be available in either spot. So I’ll mention 7 total instead of 5 for each pick

Rutgers WR Leonte Carroo – Pretty much the only competent thing to come out of Rutgers recently. Could be a steal.

LSU FS Jalen Mills – Although Detroit is more likely to look for a strong safety than a free safety than strong, Mills is an athletic coverage safety who could be useful against pass-happy teams.

Arizona LB Scooby Wright – An instinctive, relentless tackling machine for RichRod, Wright could provide some depth at LB, maybe even contend for a starting role fairly soon.

Southern Utah SS Miles Killebrew – Personally is my favorite prospect for this spot, a physical safety who hits hard. At a minimum would likely be a great special teams player in year one.

Stanford OT Kyle Murphy – Definitely is a RT as opposed to LT. Fairly similar to Riley Reiff in that sense. A strong tackle with a quick first step, lacks athleticism to play against elite DE’s in the NFL.

Nebraska DT Maliek Collins – highly athletic, quick defensive tackle who would be a decent 3^rd down interior rusher. Would need to add strength to be more effective against the run.

Notre Dame CB KeiVarae Russell – though he had some academic issues at ND and wasn’t able to return, Russell is very athletic and projects to be a skilled cover corner. Could be a steal.

Round 5: #151, 169 possibilities
same as before…7 possibilities.

USC CB Kevon Seymour – fast, athletic corner who would likely be an immediate special teams contributor.

Western Michigan OT Willie Beavers – Could be a really good LT someday but not likely to see time early.

Missouri C Evan Boehm – strong, drive-blocking center. Not likely to overtake Swanson right away, if at all.

Stanford QB Kevin Hogan – at the QBs could potentially go he may not even be there, but would be a good developmental project to take.

Penn State DE Anthony Zettell – uses hands well, could be a solid back-up, maybe even rotational player with a year or two.

Stanford LB Blake Martinez –aggressive LB who was very productive in college. Solid depth pick.

Michigan DT Willie Henry – could reasonably go anywhere from Round 2 to Round 6…who knows.

Round 6: #191, #202, #210 possibilities, Round 7: #236 possibilities
Just going to list 12 prospects, no evaluation.

Florida State DT Nile-Lawrence Stample
Baylor OT Spencer Drango
South Carolina OT Brandon Schell
Clemson SS Jayron Kearse
Western Kentucky QB Brandon Doughty
Kansas State CB Morgan Burns
Maryland DT Quinton Jefferson
Massachusetts WR Tajae Sharp
Colorado WR Nelson Spruce
Iowa C Austin Blythe
Arkansas OG Denver Kirkland
Minnesota LB De’Vondre Campbell

Quick Mock:
1- LT Taylor Decker (OSU)
2- SS Karl Joseph (WVU)
3- WR Leontee Carroo (Rutgers)
4- DT Maliek Collins (Nebraska)
5- OT Willie Beavers (WMU)
5- QB Kevin Hogan (Stanford)
6- SS Jayron Kearse (Clemson)
6- DT Nile-Lawrence Stample
6- C Austin Blythe (Iowa)
7- LB De'Vondre Campbell (Minnesota)