Friday, April 30, 2021

2021 Detroit Lions draft and Free Agents

 














Round # 1 Pick 7
Penei Sewell OT Oregon
6047 331 5.1 30 28" 901 7.76 4.68 33.25" arms
College Stats: 21 starts 1376 snaps 1 sack allowed
Hometown: St. George, Utah
Age: 21

Analysis:
Lions draft a cornerstone tackle at # 7. I had him ranked the # 3 player in the draft. I was not alone PFF had him #4, Matt Miller at #4 and Rob Rang # 2. A very big man with great feet. A fierce run blocker he should help the Lions have their best line in recent memory. It looks like the Lions will be a heavy run, play action offense. Lions need address Defense and WR in the remainder of the draft.

















Round # 2 Pick #41
Levi Omwuzurike DT Washington Senior Bowl
6027 290 4.89 29 30" 901 33" arms
College Stats: 39 games 95 tackles 7 sacks
Hometown: Allen, TX
Age: 23

Analysis:
A guy I really liked early in the process. Opted out in 2020. Best as a 3 technique with his quickness off the ball. Ran 4.91 and had a 30" Vertical jump. Should be in the rotation inside in the defensive front. Split time at 3 tech and Nose. PFF had a third round grade on him, #39 on Matt Miller's big board. #47 by Rob Rang. 













Round # 3 Pick #72
Alim McNeill DT NC State
6017 317 5 27 30.5" 900 7.68 4.65 
College Stats: NC State 36 games 78 tackles 10 sacks 2 FF 1 int
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Age: 21

Analysis:
Another Interior DT. Played mostly over the Nose at NC State. Know as a run stuffer with a bull rush. PFF had a second round grade on him. Rob Rang rank #75 Matt Miller ranked him #142. 
















Round # 3 Pick # 101
Ifeatu Melifonwu CB Syracuse Senior Bowl
6025 212 4.5 16  41.5 1102 7.01 4.34
College Stats: 29 games 88 Tackles 3 int 22 PBU
Hometown: Grafton, MA
Age: 22

Analysis:
Long corner with excellent athletic ability. Crazy long arms and wingspan. Can really run for a big guy. 1.48 10 yard split at his pro day. Has the size and speed to move the safety but not a physical player. PFF had a 2-3 round grade on him. Rob Rang #92. Matt Miller # 107.















Round # 4 Pick #112
Amon-Ra St. Brown WR USC
5114 197 4.61 20 38.5 1007 6.9  4.26
College Stats: 31 Games 178/2270/14 rec
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Age: 22

Analysis:
A versatile receiver. Can play outside or move around. Great hands and body control. Not a burner but a good route runner. Should develop into a solid # 2 WR. 














Round # 4 Pick # 113
Derrick Barnes LB Purdue
6002 238 4.5729 37 911 4.32 Senior Bowl
College Stats: 55 games 317 tackles 10.5 sacks 1 int
Hometown: Covington, KY
Age: 22

Analysis:
One of favorite players in the draft. Can play all over the place. Showed ability in coverage at the Senior Bowl. Backed it up with excellent pro day. Can contribute early. Great Blitzer and sound tackler. 













Jermar Jefferson 
Round #7 Pick # 257
College Stats: Oregon State 27 games 514/2923/27 43/299/2 rec
Pro Day: 5101 206 4.6 13 907 7.38 4.38
Hometown: Harbor City, CA
Age: 21

Analysis:
Will battle for the 4th RB position. Not an elite athlete but he has good lateral quickness and is tough runner. Good hands with only 1 drop at OSU. 

Free Agents















Jonathan Adams WR Arkansas State
6020 210 4.59 39 1100 7.04 4.38
College Stats: 40 games 166/2306/21
Hometown: Jonesboro, AR
Age:

Analysis:
Great in the deep throw game. Can win 50/50 balls and is strong at the point of the catch. Had 11 drops  and runs a limited route tree. Cut before camp.













Sage Surratt WR Wake Forest
6025 215 4.69 19 4.25
College Stats: 22 games 107/1582/15
Hometown: Lincolnton, NC
Age: 23

Analysis:
Had 1st and 2nd round grades prior to his pro day. Ran 4.7 and fell out of the draft. A strong runner and blocker. Can win 50/50 balls. Should have a chip on his shoulder after the draft. Practice Squad.














Javon McKinley WR Notre Dame
6016 215 4.6 20 32.5 7.06 4.41
College Stats: 16 games 53/985/7
Hometown: Corona, CA
Age:

Analysis:
Has a good profile for the NFL. Battled injury at Notre Dame. Productive when healthy. Plenty of opportunity at the WR. Made Practice Squad.
















Dedrick Mills RB Nebraska
5101 223 4.7 13 32 909 7.12 4.33
College Stats: Nebraska 18 games 227/1141/13 27/208/0 rec
GA Tech 9 games 152/771/12
Hometown: Waycross, GA
Age:














Rakeem Boyd RB Arkansas
5110 213 4.7 6 32.5 802 7.22 4.38
College Stats: 30 games 389/2176/13 52/358/0 Rec
Hometown: Houston
Age:

Analysis
Big play player at Arkansas. Did not lose a fumble.  Average 6.2 YAC in 2019. Work out metrics really pushed him out of the draft. Hurt before camp.














Jake Hausmann TE Ohio State
6042 242 4.98 16 29.5 904 7.65 4.44
College Stats: 27 games 3/26 rec
Hometown: Cincinnati
Age:

Analysis:
Blocker at Ohio State. Not a lot of Speed. Played special teams.












Brock Wright TE Notre Dame
6044 257 4.66 26 31.5 910 7.31 4.25
College Stats: 48 games 7/78 rec
Hometown: Cypress, TX
Age:

Analysis:
Primarily a block at ND. He has good speed and hands. Could be a diamond in the rough. Made the 53 man roster.
















Drake Jackson Center Kentucky Senior Bowl
6017 290 31.5"
College Stats:  47 games 44 starts
Hometown: Versailles, KY

Analysis:
4 year starter at Center. Did not give up a sack in 2020 in the run heavy offense. Really good at zone blocking. Could stick at the back up interior line.












Tommy Kraemer Guard Notre Dame
6054 309
College: 42 games 39 starts
Hometown: Cincinnati 

Analysis: Played right Guard and Right Tackle. Had back surgery following the season. 3rd Team AP All-American. Made 53 man roster.












Tavante Beckett LB Marshall
5104 213 4.78 18 31 810 7.34 4.58 Hula Bowl
College: Marshall 22 games 212 tackles 1int
VA Tech 3 games 6 tackles
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA

Analysis:
Small but explosive player. Finds the ball. Was a standout at the Hula Bowl game. Made the practice squad. Called up for special teams in November and December.

















D'Angelo Amos S Virginia
6000 185 4.58 11 34.5 911 6.98 4.33 CGS
College: Virginia 9 games 47 tackles 2 int
James Madison 44 games 135 tackles 2 int 4 Blk 3 FR 76/1259/5 PR

Analysis:
Versatile player with extensive special teams background. Can play Safety, Slot or return punts.















Jerry Jacobs CB Arkansas
5101 209 4.53 20 34.5 1000 6.95 4.33 CGS
College Stats: Arkansas 4 games 17 tackles
Arkansas State 41 games 53 tackles 4 int

Analysis:
Probably has to play safety or in the slot. Very strong. Opted out after 4 games at Arkansas. Started the season on the 53 man roster. Became a effective starter but torn up his knee.















Nick Pickett
College: Oregon 45 g 160 tackles 2 int 14 PBU 1 FF
Pro Day: 6004 201 4.65 18 35.5 911 7.4 4.43 

Analysis: 
Three and half year starter at Oregon. According to PFF played  2029 snaps. 350+ snaps in the box, slot and free safety. As many as three jobs could be open this summer at safety. He could have a shot. 





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