Wednesday, April 12, 2023

2023 Detroit Lions Draft Preview Running Backs and Tight Ends

 


Running Backs





Strong group of running backs. Robinson is my # 3 overall player. Gibbs is 10-12 touch guy. Tucker, Miller and McBride did not test because of injuries and that makes the eval a little tougher.

Players I like for the Lions:
Chase Brown Illinois
5094 209 4.43 25 40" 1007
Senior Bowl 676/3558/18 58/521/3 rec
Pop on the Michigan tape. He was hard to handle for the Wolves. Shifty and strong. 935 yards after contact was 7th in the NCAA. 83 missed tackles tied for 3rd. Must improve ball security. 

Eric Gray Oklahoma
5094    207 4.63 14 37.5 910 7.25 4.18 
Senior Bowl 549/3089/1 99/827/5 rec
My man Masta P put me on to this guy. Hard to bring down, good moves in the open field. Excellent receiver. 727 yards after contact. PFF gave him 90.6 overall grade. 

Evan Hull Northwestern
5101 209 4.47 21 37 1003 6.9 4.22
Senior Bowl 488/2417/18 94/851/4 rec
Popped on the Ohio State tape, this guy was the whole offense for the cats. Strong with surprising speed. 

Chris Rodriguez Kentucky
5110 217 4.52    19     33" 906 4.31
Senior Bowl 592/3643/33 20/116/3 rec
Bowling ball. Would replace Jamaal perfectly.

Tyjae Spears Tulane
5095 201 4.54 18 39" 1005 7.27 4.32 
Senior Bowl 477/2910/31 48/564/3 rec
Unfortunately the word is out on this guy following a great USC game and Senior Bowl week. Probably have to use a 3rd round pick to get him.

Keaton Mitchell ECU
5077 179 4.37 38" 1006
Junior 463/3027/25 60/580/3 rec
Led the NCAA with runs over 15 yards and was 9th is forced tackles missed. PFF graded him at 89.1. Obviously not a fulltime back but as a 5-10 touch guy he has good value. Met with the Lions. 

Xazavian Valladay ASU
5113    204     4.46 2240" 1003 7 4.32
East West Shrine Game
Rally burst on the scene with a great Shrine Game. Explosive, ran hard. Backed it up with excellent pro day.


Tight Ends




Strong Group. Would not be mad with about 10-12 of them. Washington in the second round would be a good pick. LaPorta is underrated. Kincaid was given a full go on the health. Musgrave is a big fast guy who has yet to stay healthy. 

Players I like for the Lions:
Tucker Kraft South Dakota State
6050    254 4.69 23 34" 1002 7.08 4.29
In-line guy with enough speed and agility to be a tough cover. Starting TE in his career. 

Zack Kuntz ODU
6065 255 4.55 23 40" 1008 6.87 4.12
Obscene athlete. Worth a look in the third round.

Will Mallory Miami
6044  239 4.54 20 36.5 1001
Senior Bowl 115/1544/14 rec
More of a a move guy. Really good hands and can run after the catch. Not a blocker at all. 

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