Detroit Lions 30 Visits scouting reports

 
Reported 30 visits to the Detroit Lions
QB

CJ Stroud Ohio State
6030 214 65.9% 41/6 td/int 22 years old
A player that is confusing to grade. He is a good athlete with ideal size and arm. Go touch on his passes. However, he never really looked to be a franchise QB. That changed in the Georgia game. He looked the ideal modern NFL QB. Do you believe his first two years or the Georgia game? 

Hendon Hooker Tennessee
6031 217 69.2% 27/2 td/int 25 years old
Good athlete with a great arm. Precision deep ball thrower. Will be a NFL QB in 3 years. The problem is Hooker  is coming off a torn ACL and will be 25 next season. Not ideal for developmental QB. I would not take him on the first two days of the draft.

Adrian Martinez Kansas State/Nebraska
6016 221 4.55 36" 907 4.21 23 years old
Excellent athlete with a lot ton of college experience. Has never been a accurate pocket passer in his time at college. Can move around and has the arm strength. I think he is undrafted free agent with a chance to stick as 3rd string developmental guy. 

Jake Haener Fresno State

5115 208 35" 906 7.01 24 years old

29 games starter and two time captain. MVP of the Senior Bowl. Lacks NFL size but is a pretty good athlete. Has toughness and leadership. Completed 72% of his passes in 2022. Could be a solid back up. 

Late day 3 pick

RB

Keaton Mitchell East Carolina
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. Early day # 3 pick.

Kendre Miller TCU

5112 215 Junior

Pretty quick for a bigger back. Forced 70 missed tackles in 2022 according to PFF. Did not take part in the draft process because of injury. Averaged 6.2 yards per carry with 17 td in 2022. Doesn't turn 21 until June. Early day three pick. 

TE

Darnell Washington Georgia 

6065 264 4.64 21 31" 1002 4.08

A physical marvel who can be a upper echelon TE in the NFL. An excellent run blocker with upside as receiver. A good red zone piece. 2nd round.

OLINE

Steve Avila TCU

6031  332 5.21  28 29.5" 802 7.85 4.74

Senior Bowl

Road grader who can play Guard or Center. Started as rookie. Did not give a sack in 2022. 2nd round pick. Lions would be elated if the fell to him in the 2nd round. 

Jordan McFadden Clemson

6020 303 4.99 24 28.5" 7.7 4.81

East West Shrine Game

Good athlete. Needs time to develop. Mostly on his strength. Could start in two years at guard. 34"  arms. Day 3 pick

O'Cyrus Torrence Florida

6047 330 5.31 23 23.5" 805 8.09 4.81

Did not test that well at the combine but his tape was outstanding. He had a successful Senior Bowl game that showed his power. He is a Lions type of guy. 

Darnell Wright Tennessee

6051 333 5.01 29" 906 4.72

A great Senior Bowl as well as a good showing vs. Alabama vaulted this guy into a top 20 pick. I would not be mad if the Lions took him at # 18. He did not give a sack in 2022 in the SEC.

Atonio Mafi UCLA

6026 338 21 reps East West Shrine Game

Powerful player who impressed at the EAST/WEST game. Has the size to play that right guard. I see him as a n early day 3 guy. Probably needs a year to develop. 

Chandler Zavala NC State

6034 322 5.23 30 32" 807 7.58 4.7 East West Shrine Game

Another big dude at right guard. Tested well and his stock rose. Probably will have to use a 3rd round pick to get him.

DLine

Will Anderson DE Alabama
6036 253 4.6 Junior
Elite traits for a edge rusher. First step and bend are sensational. 31 sacks in three years.  Tough against the run as well. My # 2 overall player.

Jalen Carter DT Georgia
6030 314 Junior
The best player in the draft and its not even close. Will Holmes trust him to love football? It does not look like the Lions will take at #6.

Karl Brooks DT Bowling Green

6033 296 5.09 28 26.5" 809 7.63 5 Senior Bowl

Made a name for himself at the Senior Bowl. Won a number of the one on ones during the week. Not invited to the combine and had a average pro day. A plus pass rusher and little undersized at DT. Probably a need 3rd round pick to get him. 

Siaki Ika Baylor

6032 335 5.39 7.8 4.99

A true NG. An immovable object vs, the run. Would be a upgrade inside for the Lions. 3rd round pick

DesJuan Johnson Toledo

6020 285 5.04 24 29" 900 8.03 4.5 East West Shrine Game

Undersized productive MAC player. Good showing at the Shrine Game helped his stock. Could earn a spot as rotational 3 technique. Early day 3 grade.

BJ Thompson Stephen F. Austin
6053 243 4.61 13 37.5 1005 7.06 4.46  East West Shrine Game
Speed rusher with a lightening first step. Long arms to match. Needs to a get a ton stronger but in passing situations he can beat tackles. Gets on the field as pas rush specialist and special teams player. Early day 3 pick. 

LB 

Drew Sanders Arkansas
6041 235 4.66 37" 910 7.18 4.38
Junior
Former DE at Alabama, moved to LB at Arkansas. Great range and mobility. Can do anything in a scheme. A plus pass rusher. 11 sacks in 2022. Must improve as a tackler in the open field. 2nd round pick. 

CB

Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State

6006 166 4.35 38" 1007 Junior

One of the best ball skill players in the recent history of college football. 6 pick 6's. Great speed and anticipation. However, small and slight. I would have trouble drafting him in the first 2 rounds. Corners get hurt at high rate. 

Garrett Williams Syracuse

5100 192 19 reps Junior

Good college player who suffered an ACL injury last season. Below average size but very strong. Probably needs a redshirt year. Early day 3. 

Clark Phillips Utah

5092 184 4.51 18 33" 4.21

A really good player. I noted him each time I watched Utah play. Great instincts and toughness. 5'9" CB who run 4.51 have to play inside. I think he is a third round pick. 

Brian Branch Alabama

5116 190 4.58 14 37.5" 1005 4.45

One of the best defensive players in college football. Plays exclusively in the slot and he is great at it. Playmaker who stands out every time Alabama plays. Not a great athlete but excels at his position. 1st round pick.

Quan Martin Illinois

5110 194 4.46 15 44" 1101 Senior Bowl

Versatile player who might be the athlete in the Draft. Illinois had the best secondary in football last season. 3rd round pick. 

Safety

Daniel Scott Cal

6004 208 4.45 22 39.5 1008 6.75 4.17

Senior Bowl

Caught my eye at the Senior Bowl. Hung in there on the one on ones. Moves well for a guy his size. Early day # 3