Detroit Lions Martin Mayhew Draft Review 2009-2010

2010

Suh Round # 1 Pick # 2 45 starts 136 tackles 21 sacks 1 int

Great pick. Played at an elite level most of his time in Detroit. All-Pro in 2010, should be again 2012.

Grade : A+

Jahvid Best Round # 1 Pick  #30 22 games 15 starts 255/945/6 rush 85/774 3 rec

Tough pick, traded up to select him (Lions got Best and Jason Fox, Vikings got Chris Cook, Everson Griffen and Mickey Shuler) even though he had a history of concussions. He has had two since playing for Detroit, ending his career. Leaves a huge hole for Mayhew.

Grade: D

Amari Spievey  Round # 3 Pick # 66 30 games 24 starts 122 tackles 5 int 3 sacks

A terrible pick for a corner. Caused a rift between the coaches and scouts. Moved to safety and failed to make a positive impact. Has suffered his 4th concussion. He is done in Detroit.

Grade: D

Jason Fox Round #4 Pick # 128 Games 5

A work in progress. Still a young player who could develop into an NFL starter. Must stay healthy.

Grade: C

Willie Young Round # 7 Pick # 213 31 games 23 tackles 3 sacks

Looked like a great pick last season, bombed this season. Unlikely to tendered as an RFA.

Grade: C+

Tim Toone Round # 7 Pick #255

Never panned out for us. Did not show quickness to play in the slot or return kicks. He is on the Atlanta Falcons roster, I talked to him before the game. He has cut his hair.

Grade: D


2009

Top 3 picks in 2009

Matthew Stafford Pick # 1 1090/1821/53 12542 77td 78/314/7 rush

17-27 record as a starter. 6 years $72 million contract. Joe Harrington was 18-37 as a starter in Detroit. Ranked as the #15 QB by the ESPN QBR.

Grade: C+

Brandon Pettigrew Round # 1 Pick # 20 56 games 241 rec 2403 14 td

A terrible disappointment this year. At his best, a target in the middle of the field and the red zone. Has not shown the pro bowl ability I thought he had

Grade: C-

Louis Delmas  Round # 2 Pick: #33 48 starts 262 tackles 3 int 4 FR 3 sacks

A puzzling player. Always hurt, makes flashy plays but rarely turns the ball over. He is a huge free agent decision this offseason for Mayhew

Grade: C

DeAndre Levy Round # 3 pick # 76 56 g 49 starts 300 t 5 int 5 FR

Looked like a great pick for two years. We moved him outside and he has been the worst OLB in the NFL. Too slow to cover or run down anyone. Probably an inside LB in the 3-4.

Grade: D+

Derrick Williams Round # 3 Pick # 82 11 games 9-82 rec 42/931 KOR

Bust, two picks later was Mike Wallce for the Steelers. Slow and could not catch.

Sammie Hill 4th round Pick # 115 59 games 18 starts 95 tackles 4 sacks 4 FR

Really good pick. Solid rotational tackle. A free agent this year, should be re-signed.

Grade: B+

Aaron Brown 6th round Pick #192 22 games 2 starts 45-189-0 rush 18-137-1 rec 42/951 KoR

Quick guy who showed flashes but never put it together. Preseason superstar.

Grade: C

Lydon Murtha Round # 7 Pick # 228 Practice Squad

Injury prone, combine freak, never played for the Lions. He played 9 games for the Dolphins.

Grade: D

Zack Follett Round # 7 Pick # 235 17 games 2 starts 31 tackles 12 FR

Good special teams player who was a terrible linebacker. Could have had a nice career covering kicks but a neck injury ended his career

Grade: C+

Dan Gronkowski round # 7 pick #254 2 games 1 rec 4 yards

Traded for Alphonso Smith in 2010. Part of the summer of Gronk in 2012.

Grade : C