I could see the Lions trading back 7-8 spots after seeing the draft fall out in front of them, picking up a 4th rounder to do so. Safeties and WR’s could be had a little later assuming Moehrig is off the board.
Probably showing my age: but does anybody else miss the old draft music when they showed the player highlights on ESPN after a pick? I think they used it on NFL Primetime too.
Linebacker has got to be the most screaming need on this team…so either JOK (if he’s still there) or Azeez out of GA (nice bybrid LB/Pass rusher player)…if those guys are gone, DT Barmore or S Moehrig from TCU. Regardless, they literally NEED a day one starter on D with the 2nd rd pick…and imo, all four of those guys could. Buuuut, IF they go offense, a WR is a no-brianer…Marshall out of LSU has stud potential and is my first choice, size and speed, 6’ 3" 201, 4.4 speed…especially if he’s cleared physically…Golladay replacement right there.
Some names who could be picked earlier than anticipated: — #Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz — #Oklahoma C Creed Humphrey — Northern Iowa OL Spencer Brown — #Oregon S Jevon Holland — #NotreDame OT Liam Eichenberg
A few more to keep an eye on early today: — #Stanford C Drew Dalman (whose OL coach in college Kevin Carberry is now with the #Rams). — #Purdue LB Derrick Barnes — #Washington DT Levi Onwuzurike — UW-Whitewater OL Quinn Meinerz — #PSU TE Pat Freiermuth
What makes the process difficult is that we don’t know what the Lions draft board looks like and how they have the players stacked.
For example, they may focus on WR or S in Round 2 because they have a group of LBs they like in Round 3. We’re focusing on a particular draft slot without being able to see the big picture.
Very true…but I’d be shocked if JOK isn’t their #1 guy on the board if he’s there…but any players after that, really is a bunch of guess work on the outside looking in/predicting.
That’s probably my worst case scenario. Bolton is fine although a slight reach depending on who’s left then a developmental QB and a guard with the two 3rds? Eww