Who do you think Lions pick next - and why?

The War Room Detroit Lions — The Den
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Ok. So far this draft is falling like TheDraftNetwork’s mocks. 1. Burrows, 2. Young, 3. Okudah, 4. Andrews, 5. Tua 6. Herbert.

But WHO DO THE LIONS take at #35?

I got 'em going Clyde Edwards-Helaire 'cuz he’s MJD with better hands.

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Probably someone you’ve never heard of.

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I’m checking Hawaii’s roster right now.

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If he’s there, I think they take Espensa.

Why? His comp is Lions DE Trey Flowers.

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Oh you know I’m really pumped for this Quinn second round pick.

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You’d think, but BQ often surprises in R2.

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I’m hoping we get Yetur Gross-Matos. They talked to Terrell Lewis and coached Uche. I would hope for Jonathon Taylor or Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

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“…or Clyde Edwards-Helaire.” I REALLY like that guy. Small but strong with good speed, great balance, vision and hands.

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Josh Uche

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I’m thinking somebody on the DLine. Or an Edge. Those problems aren’t going away just because we picked Okudah. If Epenesa fell to us I think that could be a good fit. You kick him inside as a 5tech and instead of not being a very athletic 4-3 DE he could be a problem sliding to 3 tech and rushing the passer and he’ll hold up vs the run. I could also see interior Oline or a guy who can play OT and OG. And don’t rule out a WR or RB.

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At this point I want the best RB available in rd 2…Unless there is a run on them late in the 1rst…

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I think Uche, but there are a handful of edge players that it could be.

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Perhaps this will help you:

2016 - A’Shawn Robinson, DT (no second contract)
2017 - Teez Tabor, CB (Cut. 49ers Practice Squad)
2018 - Kerryon Johnson (injury history in college; injury history in pros)
2019 - Jahlani Tavai (who?)

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He’s shorter than their typical prototype for edge defenders.

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Back up long snapper from Duke

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Yeah, more than half the guys I look at as options in the 2nd have a ding or two.

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Hunt, the OG, would be another sober pick.

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Stop! We hate the truth!

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Reach
Enormous reasch
Reach
Gigantic reach!

Since he severely reached on Okudah. I’ll say he will reach on a position that isn’t a top 5 need on the team, like he always does.

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Alright! With that many misses, the odds are in our favor to finally get one right! Right?