Saturday, April 28, 2018

Detroit Lions 2018 Draft Picks and Undrafted Free Agents


Lions 2018 Draft Picks:



Frank Ragnow C-G #20 1st Round
College: Arkansas 42 games 33 starts
Pro Day: 6051 312 4.99 27 33.5 907 8.04 4.51
Hometown: Victoria, Minn
Contract: 4 years $2.14 Million

Analysis:
Bob Quinn continues to overhaul the Offensive Line. Ragnow is is big and a good athlete. Will be in the mix at Center or Left Guard. I had a second round grade on him. I dinged him for the ankle injury. PFF ranked the # 1 center in College in both 2016 and 2017. Never allowed a sack in his career.


Kerryon Johnson RB  #43 2nd Round
College: Auburn 37 Games 51/9/2494/32 rush 55/478/2 rec
Pro Day:5114 213 4.52 11 40 1006 7.07 4.29
Hometown: Madison Ala
Contract: 4 years $1.182 Million

Analysis:
Lions trade a 4th round pick to the Patriots to move up to take Johnson. He needs to add some strength but can be a legit lead back. Check out his Alabama tape.



Tracy Walker S #82 3rd Round
College: Louisiana Lafayette 50 games 276 tackles 8 int 26 PBU 2 Ff 1 FR
Combine: 6007 206 4.51 14 33 911 7 4.28
Contract: 4 years $700,497
Hometown: Brunswick GA

Analysis:
Had a good week at the East West Shrine game. Has good measurables and will play free safety. I had 5th round grade on him. Same High School as Darius Slay.


Da'Shawn Hand #114 4th Round
College: Alabama 34 games 71 tackles 14.5 TFL 9 sacks 1 FF 1 PBU
Combine: 6036 297 4.83 28 31.5 905 7.36 4.48
Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Contract: 4 year $650,491

Analysis:
Lions traded a 3rd round pick in 2019 to the Patriots for Hand. He has a lot talent. Has been described as a boom or bust project. His college position will coach him in Detroit. Can play 3 technique and big end.


Tyrell Crosby #153 5th Round
College: Oregon
Combine: 6047 309 5.23 17 30" 809 7.89 4.77
Hometown: Henderson, NV
Contract: 4 year $551,920

Analysis:
A mauler in the run game who projects to right tackle. Has the traits to start in the NFL. Fell because of medical. Foot injury in 2016.  Will back up at tackle. May transition into a guard.


Nick Bawden #37 7th Round
College: San Diego State 39 games 12/47 rush 30/240/1 rec
Pro Day: 6017 244 4.72 901 7.16 4.37
Hometown:Los Gatos, CA
Contract: 4 years $501,501

Analysis:
Lions bringing back the fullback under Matt Patricia. Started his career at QB. Was named 2016 PFF All-American.

Undrafted Free Agents


WR Deontez Alexander
College: Franklin 21 G 114 rec 2133 yards 33td
Pro Day: 6011 196 4.35 15 37.5 1010 6.91 4.08
Contract: 3 years $480,000
Analysis: Made the 90 man roster after being a tryout player. Has excellent size/speed numbers.



CB Amari Coleman
College: CMU 44 games 141 tackles 1 sack 8 int
Pro Day: 5102 184 4.51 19 39 1005 6.9 4.2
Analysis: NFLPA Bowl All Star Game. Lions worked him out at his pro day and at the local pro day. Good measurables. Strong with 19 reps at 225. Waived 8/1
Contract: 3 Years $480,000


CB Antwuan Davis
College: Texas 23 games 50 tackles 1 sacks 2 int
Pro Day: 5110 196 4.53 28 32.5 1003 7.01 4.1
Analysis:Not a starter at Texas. Strong with 28 reps solid movement scores. Lacks experience.
Contract: 3 Years $480,000



DT Josh Fatu
College: USC 22 games 55 tackles 7 sacks 1 PBU
Pro Day: 6016 310 5.43 29 22 806 8.08 5.01
Analysis: NFLPA Bowl All Star Game. Big guy with pass rush ability. Lions need a young run stuffer. Could be in the mix. Given a $5,000 signing Bonus $5,000 Guaranteed.
Contract: 3 Years $480,000


CB Mike Ford
College: Southeast Missouri State
Pro Day: 5110 196 4.47 12 40 1100 6.63 4.15
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Great pro day. Reminds me of Jamaal Agnew. Explosive athlete. $7,500 Bonus $20,000 Guaranteed.


CB Chris Jones
College: Nebraska 34 games 76 tackles 2 sacks 5 int
Combine/Pro Day: 5116 199 4.57 4.53 14 34.5 1001 6.96 4.28
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Played in the NFLPA Bowl All Star Game. Missed all 4 games in 2017. Solid Measurables. Good size.



WR Chris Lacy
College: Oklahoma State 49 games 63/920/5
Combine/Pro day: 6030 205 4.51 4.44 11 35.5 1006 7.29 4.6
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Good size and speed. Obtained on waivers from New England. Lions sent WR coach to the Oklahoma State pro day.



LB Chad Meredith
College: Southeast Missouri State
Pro Day: 6044 251 4.69 18 35.5 1001 6.84 4.31
 Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Lions attended his pro day and brought him in for a workout. SE Missorui had some unbelievable pro day numbers.Ken Donnerson was drafted by Green Bay, Ford and Meredith are UDFA.



OG John Montelius
College: Virginia
Pro Day: 6040 316  29 27" 801
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Lions worked him out during the process. Had a leg injury and did not run. Transfer from Notre Dame


WR Brandon Powell
College: Florida 46 games 131/1330/9 rec 41/122/2 rush
Pro Day: 5081 184 4.59 32" 907 6.88 4.15
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Quicker than fast. Likely a slot receiver. Will compete for the 5th WR and return guy.


WR Teo Redding
College: Bowling Green
Pro Day: 6010 181 4.46 10 38.5 1100 6.85 4.22
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Played in the Tropical Bowl All Star Game. Local guy who worked out for the Lions at his pro day and local pro day. Good athlete. Could compete for practice squad.


K/P Ryan Santoso
College; Minnesota 50 games 144/6018/41.8 punts 76/77 XP 29/39 FG
Pro Day: 6052 258
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Huge guy. Kicked his frosh/Soph year. Averaged 43 yards a punt this year.



DE Jojo Wicker
College: Arizona State 36 games 102 tackles 12.5 sacks 4 ff 2 fr 4 pbu
Combine/Pro Day: 6016 296 5.16 5.03 25 30 901 7.65 5.02
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Came out as a junior. Has size but lacks speed. Reminds me of Alex Barrett who made the team out of camp last year.

Tryout



LB Al-Rasheed Benton
College West Virginia 36 games 217 tackles 18.5 TFL 3 sacks 3 int
Pro Day: 6003 242 5.00  28.5900 7.45 4.56
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis: Played in the NFLPA Bowl All Star Game. Missed 27 tackles in 2017. Speed and movement tests are below NFL threshold. Uphill battle to make the team. Waived 7/26

LB Steve Casali
College: UMASS 43 games 225 tackles 4.5 sacks 6 pd 4fr 2 ff
Pro day: 6002 245
Analysis: Tryout

S Chase Dutra
College: Indiana 42 games 19 starts 237 tackles 4 ff 4 fr 3 int 10 PBU
Pro day: 6006 198 4.71  32" 910 7.13 4.44
Analysis: Tryout Slow but productive. Finds the ball. Has a shot

QB Nick Ferrer
College: St. Francis 874/1397/24 12,535 yards 136 TD
Pro Day: 6033 226 5.07 25" 809 7.44 4.5
Analysis: Tryout. The Lions may be looking for a 4th QB. He is practice squad eligible. 2017 NAIA player of the Year



TE DeAndre Goolsby
College: Florida 27 games 68/724/5 rec
Pro Day: 6043 241 4.79 13 30.5 906 6.97 4.36
Analysis: Move TE. Good movement but lacks strength. Lions have a long term need at TE.
$3,000 Bonus $7,000 Guaranteed. Waived 5/24

DT Michael Hill
College: Ohio State 23 games 37 tackles 2 sacks
Pro Day: 6022 320  5.46 28 22.5
Analysis: He is invited in for a tryout. Sat out most of 2017 with an injury.

TE Garrett Hudson
College: Richmond 65 1001 9 td rec
Pro Day: 6034 243 4.6 20 34 907 7.26 4.41
Analysis:  Tryout player. In camp with the Jets. NFLPA All-Star game. Good speed. Move tight end.

OT Brett Kendrick
College: Tennessee
Pro Day: 6056 305 5.49 25 30.5 803 7.73 5.01
Analysis: Great length. Lack mobility. Cut 5/15 following the tryout camp.



RB/WR Kyle Lewis
College: Cal Poly 52 games 150/ 1163/13 rush 61/1079/5 rec 48/973 KOR
Pro Day: 5112 203 4.46 23 37 1009
Analysis: Good Height Weight Speed. A guy who can get on the perimeter. Cut 5/14.
Hamstring injury at his pro day. $4,000 Bonus $6,000 guaranteed.

OC Aaron Mitchell
College: Fresno State 39 games 38 starts
Pro Day: 6016 306 5.41 19 22.5 706 8.22 4.95
Analysis: Tryout. Poor power scores.

QB Shane Morris
College: CMU 13 games 249/446/17 3237 yards 27 td 88/93/3 rush
Michigan 8 games 47/92//5 434 yards 0 td 18/87 rush
Pro Day: 6030 206 4.84 31.5 900 7.33 4.58
Analysis: Tryout. Total bust at Michigan. Assisted in getting Brady Hoke fired. Solid year at CMU.



OG Beau Nunn
College: App State 43 games 41 starts
Pro day: 6034 299 5.01 28  31 811 8.06 4.93
Contract: 3 Years $480,000
Analysis:Played in the NFLPA All Star game. 1st team ALl-Sun Belt. Ranked 19th by PFF at Tackle.
Waived 7/26

CB Josh Okonye
College: Purdue 13 games 57 tackles 1 sack 10PBU
Wake Forest 37 games 65 tackles 3 pbu
Pro Day: 5116 192 4.62 12 36 1006 7.08 4.33
Analysis: Grad Transfer from Wake Forest. Made the 90 man after the tryout camp. Waived 5/21. Re-signed 8/1

QB John O'Korn
College: Michigan 17 games 104/191/6 1146 yards 4 td
Houston 349/619/18 4068 yards 34 td
Pro Day: 6027 214 4.92 27"808 6.95 4.57
Analysis: NFLPA All star game participant. Back up who struggled when called on at Michigan.
Lost starting job at Houston. Tryout camp.

CB Philip Parham
College: Lafayette 39 games 154 tackles 12 int 34 PBU
Pro Day: 5090 180
Analysis: Tryout. All-Patriot League at CB. Has ball skills.



S Anthony Sherrils
College; Missouri 42 games 193 tackles 4 int
Pro day: 5114 204 4.42 25 35 1001 7.21 4.39
Analysis: Great strength and speed. In the box type of safety. Cut 5/12.

WR Patrick Smith
College: Tennessee State 157 rec 2610 yards 31td
Pro Day: 5100 193 4.55 6 31 908 7.14 4.29
Analysis: Tryout. In jets camp. Lacks strength. Not great speed, size ratio.

WR Charles Walker
College: Kentucky 30 games 25/279/0 Rec 25/233 PR
Pro Day: 5110 203 4.59 12 35 906 6.75 4.28
Analysis: Not a starter at Kentucky, Punt return specialist. Tryout Camp

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

2018 Draft Rankings


1st round grades 21
2nd-3rd round grades 40

First Round

Player School Pos Height Weight 40 40PD 225 VJ BJ 3c 20 Rate
Barkley, Saquon Penn State RB 6000 233 4.4 29 41 4.24 7.5
Chubb, Bradley NC State DE 6043 269 4.65 24 36 1001 7.37 4.41 7
Edmunds, Tremaine Va Tech LB 6044 253 4.54 19 909 7
Hernandez, Will UTEP OG 6024 327 5.15 37 27 808 7.59 4.7 7
Nelson, Quentin Notre Dame OG 6050 325 35 26.5 809 7.65 4.62 7
Ward, Denzel OSU CB 5107 183 4.32 16 39 1104 7
Bryan, Taven Florida DT 6050 291 4.98 30 35 911 7.12 4.48 6.9
Landry, Harold Boston College DE 6023 252 4.64 24 36 911 6.88 4.19 6.9
Smith, Roquan Georgia LB 6007 236 4.51 33.5 909 6.9
Vea, Vita Washington DT 6040 347 5.1 41 6.9
Wynn, Isaiah Georgia OG 6024 313 6.9
Chubb, Nick Georgia RB 5107 227 4.52 29 38.5 1008 7.09 4.25 6.8
Davenport, Marcus UTSA DE 6057 264 4.58 22 33.5 1004 7.2 4.41 6.8
Fitzpatrick, Minkah Alabama S 6001 204 4.46 14 33 1001 6.73 4.13 6.8
Gesicki, Mike Penn State TE 6053 247 4.54 22 41.5 1009 6.76 4.1 6.8
James, Derwin FSU S 6016 215 4.47 21 40 1100 6.93 6.8
Johnson, Kerryon Auburn RB 5114 213 4.52 11 40 1006 7.07 4.29 6.8
Michel, Sony Georgia RB 5105 214 4.54 22 4.21 6.8
Miller, Kolton UCLA OT 6085 309 4.95 24 31.5 1001 7.34 4.49 6.8
Payne, Da'Ron Alabama DT 6024 311 4.95 27 28.5 811 7.58 4.71 6.8
Vander Esch, Leighton Boise State LB 6042 256 4.65 20 39.5 1004 6.88 4.15 6.8


Day # 2

Andrews, Mark Oklahoma TE 6051 256 4.67 17 31 905 7.34 4.51 6.5
Carter, Lorenzo Georgia LB 6047 250 4.5 36 1010 6.5
Daniels, James Iowa OC 6033 306 21 30.5 900 7.29 4.4 6.5
Goederet, Dallas SDSU TE 6044 256 23 35 1001 7.02 4.31 6.5
Guice, Derrius LSU RB 5104 224 4.49 15 31.5 6.5
Hubbard, Sam Ohio State DE 6053 270 4.95 16 35 908 6.84 4.32 6.5
McGlinchey, Mike Notre Dame OT 6077 309 28.5 809 6.5
Oliver, Isaiah Colorado CB 6002 201 4.5 35.5 1008 6.94 6.5
O'Neill, Brian Pitt OT 6064 298 4.82 22 29.5 806 7.14 4.5 6.5
Penny, Rashaad SDSU RB 5110 224 4.46 13 32.5 1000 6.5
Phillips, Harrison Stanford DT 6033 307 5.21 42 32 807 7.28 4.5 6.5
Price, Billy OSU OC 6036 305 6.5
Ragnow, Frank Arkansas OC 6051 312 4.99 27 33.5 907 8.04 4.51 6.5
Reid, Justin Stanford S 6004 207 4.4 16 36.5 1008 6.65 4.15 6.5
Shepherd, Nathan Fort Hays State DT 6037 315 5.09 31 904 7.5 4.53 6.5
Smith, Braden Auburn OG 6062 315 5.22 35 33.5 905 7.81 4.77 6.5
Williams, Connor Texas   OT 6051 296 5.05 26 34 904 7.83 4.63 6.5
Alexander, Jaire Louisville CB 5102 196 4.38 14 35 1007 6.71 3.98 6.4
Allen, Josh Wyoming QB 6047 237 4.75 33.5 911 6.9 4.4 6.4
Bates, Jessie Wake Forest S 6011 200 4.5 12 35.5 909 6.78 4.25 6.4
Brown, Andrew Virginia DT 6034 294 5.03 4.98 31 28 805 7.51 4.48 6.4
Brown, Orlando Oklahoma   OT 6077 345 5.85 5.68 18 25.5 705 7.87 5.38 6.4
Corbett, Austin Nevada OC 6041 306 5.15 19 28 810 7.87 4.5 6.4
Crosby, Tyrell Oregon OT 6047 309 5.23 17 30 809 7.89 4.77 6.4
Davis, Carlton Auburn CB 6010 206 4.53 4.45 16 34 1004 7.3 4.31 6.4
Evans, Rashaan Alabama LB 6017 232 30 908 6.95 4.36 6.4
Fumagalli, Troy Wisconsin Te 6047 247 14 6.4
Hall, PJ SHSU DT 6000 308 4.73 36 38 908 7.92 4.77 6.4
Holmes, Jalyn OSU DE 6046 283 4.82 25 32 904 6.4
Hurst, Hayden South Carolina TE 6044 250 4.67 16 32 1000 7.19 4.37 6.4
Hurst, Maurice Michigan DT 6012 292 4.98 29 31 808 7.71 4.59 6.4
Jackson, Lamar Louisville QB 6022 216 6.4
Jones, Ronald USC RB 5110 205 4.65 4.56 36.5 7 4.1 6.4
Kirk, Christian Texas A&M WR 5103 201 4.47 20 35.5 907 7.09 4.45 6.4
Lewis, Tyquan OSU DE 6026 276 4.69 24 35.5 1007 7.2 4.34 6.4
Nichols, Bilal Delaware DT 6033 306 4.95 29 30.5 904 7.45 4.49 6.4
Ridley, Calvin Alabama WR 6004 189 4.43 15 31 902 6.88 4.41 6.4
Scarbrough, Bo Alabama RB 6013 228 4.52 14 40 1009 4.34 6.4
Sweat, Josh FSU DE 6046 251 4.53 16 39.5 1004 6.95 4.28 6.4
Watson, Justin Penn   WR 6023 215 4.44 20 40 1004 7.08 4.26 6.4

Sunday, April 22, 2018

2018 Detroit Lions draft preview


Goals for the draft:

Trade back for additional in the mid rounds.

1. Pass rusher
2. Run stopper at tackle
3. Starting left guard
4. Big running back
5. Tight End
6. WR late
7. Developmental QB

Draft Strengths

1. DT
2. Off the line LB
3. Interior Line
4. S
5. RB
6. TE

Draft Weaknesses:
1. Pass rusher
2. Offensive Tackle
3. Blue chip WR
4. Blue chip CB

Draft Chart (Note this is NOT a prediction. This is where I would draft these players. What others teams do is out of my control)

1st Round:

1. DE Harold Landry Boston College 7
2. DE Marcus Davenport UTSA 6.8
3. DT Taven Bryan Florida 6.9
4. Will Hernandez UTEP 7

Torn here between Landry and Davenport. Landry has an injury concern, Davenport is raw. Lions have inside information on both. Possibility trade back for Lorenzo Carter. Da'Ron Payne I think will be gone.

2nd Round:
1. DE Lorenzo Carter Georgia 6.8
2. DE Rasheem Greene USC 6.5
3. DT Nathan Shepard  Fort Hays State 6.5

Love Carter if the medical is okay. Can rush and drop. Greene can play 3, 5 and DE.

3rd Round:

Guys I like:

DT Bilal Nichols Delware 6.4
DT PJ Hall Sam Houston 6.4
DE Chad Thomas Miami 6.3
RB Nick Chubb Georgia 6.8
RB Rashaad Penny SDSU 6.5
TE Ian Thomas Indiana 6.3

Doubt the running backs will be there. Other possibilities is if any of the top interior OL fall.

4th Round

Guys I Like:

RB Royce Freeman Oregon 6.2
OL Tyrell Crosby Oregon 6.4
OL Geron Christian Louisville 6.2
DE Dorance Armstrong Kansas 6.3
CB Darius Phillips WMU 6.2

RB or Developmental versatile OL .

5th Round:

RB Ryan Nall Oregon State 6.2
DE Breeland Speaks 6.2
WR Cedric Wilson Boise State 6.1
TE Chris Herdon Miami 6.2
OL Brandon Parker NC A&T 6
DE Zach Sieler Ferris State 6
WR Daurice Fountain Northern Iowa 5.9
RB Bo Scarbrough Alabama 6.4

WR or TE opens up. A couple RB options.


6th Round
RB Kalen Ballage ASU 6.1
De Joel Ostman CMU 6
WR Jimmy Williams ECU 5.8
LB Leon Jacobs Wisconsin 6.1
LB Orion Burks Vanderbilt 6.1
QB Nic Shimonek Texas Tech 5.8

Best athlete available here.

7th Round
RB Javrion Franklin WMU 5.6
QB Ryan Ferguson Memphis 5.6
WR Vyncint Smith Limestone 5.8
LB Frankie Luvu WSU 5.8
TE Jordan Akins CFU 5.8
Te Donnie Ernsberger WMU 5.6
QB Brandon Roback EMU 5.7
DT John Atkins Georgia 5.9

TE, RB or Interior DL can make the squad.