Sunday, April 14, 2019

Detroit Lions Draft Preview Offensive Line


Lions need: Medium

Draft Level:

Tackle: Poor

Interior: Very Good

Overall:

Terrible tackles in this draft. Excellent interior players. Starters could be found throughout this draft.
Jonah Williams will be an impact starter at guard. A host of centers and guard will be in play after pick #20. The Lions will likely take one on day # 2.

Lions Needs:

Lions need a starting right guard to replace TJ Lang. Kenny Wiggins would then be cut saving around $3 million.

Top Prospects

Tackles
Jawaan Taylor Florida All potential. Tape is poor
Andre Dillard WSU Good pass protection. Not a run blocker.
Cody Ford Oklahoma Big guy. Right tackle or guard.
Kaleb McGary Washington Like this guy. Called big country. Starter at right tackle
Greg Little Ole Miss Poor athlete. Bust
Dalton Risner Kansas Like this guy. starter at guard or right tackle

Interior Line
Garrett Bradbury NC State Round # 1 center.
Chris Lindstrom Boston College My favorite lineman. Hope Lions get in round 2
Elgton Jenkins Miss State Strong, tough run blocker
Erik McCoy Texas A&M Another instant starter.
Michael Jordan OSU I would play this guy at guard. Starter for 10 years.
Dru Samia Oklahoma Powerful run blocker. Starter day 1
Ben Powers Oklahoma Good prospect. Starter early in ius career.
Nate Davis Charlotte Big, strong. A little rough on pass pro. Lions like this guy.

Lions pick

Jonah Williams possible in round # 1. Lindstrom in round 2. Davis or Samia in round 3

Day # 3 guys

Max Sharping Northern Illinois Big guy. Can play guard or right tackle.
Olis Udoh Elon Has potential Lions worked him out

Player School Pos Height Weight 40 40PD 225 VJ BJ 3c 20 Rate
Lindstrom, Chris Boston College OG 6036 308 4.91 25 30.5 909 7.61 4.54 6.8
Williams, Jonah Alabama OT 6044 302 5.12 23 28 804 8.01 4.79 6.8
Risner, Dalton KSU OT 6045 312 5.3 23 28.5 902 7.69 4.52 6.5
Bradbury, Garrett NC State OC 6027 304 4.92 34 31 808 7.41 4.53 6.5
Edoga, Chuma USC OT 6036 308 5.19 24.5 900 6.5
McGary, Kaleb Washington OT 6067 317 5.05 23 33.5 903 7.66 4.58 6.5
Dillard, Andre WSU OT 6047 315 4.96 29 910 7.44 4.4 6.5
Taylor, Jawaan Florida OT 6050 312 24 6.4
Jordan, Michael Ohio State OC 6057 312 5.27 19 32.5 908 7.71 4.71 6.4
Ford, Cody Oklahoma OG 6036 329 5.21 20 28.5 808 8.27 4.87 6.4
Little, Greg Ole Miss OT 6052 310 5.33 15 29 801 8.19 4.74 6.4
McCoy, Erik Texas A&M OC 6036 303 4.89 29 31 811 8.28 4.62 6.4
Jenkins, Elgton Miss State OC 6043 310 5.1 29 28 901 7.77 4.62 6.3
Scharping, Max NIU OT 6057 327 27 28 900 7.77 4.69 6.3
Powers, Ben Oklahoma OG 6037 307 29 801 4.7 6.3
Samia, Dru Oklahoma OG 6050 304 5.29 28 27.5 805 7.89 4.7 6.3
Bates, Ryan Penn State OT 6044 306 5.09 28 27 806 7.45 4.53 6.3
Benzschawel, Beau Wisconsin OG 6062 307 5.24 20 26.5 802 6.3
Edwards, David Wisconsin OT 6062 308 5.28 16 25.5 803 7.69 4.77 6.3
Cajuste, Yodny WVU OT 6047 312 32 6.3
Davis, Nate Charlotte OT 6033 317 5.23 21 26 811 7.94 4.83 6.2
Gaillard, Lamont Georgia OC 6024 303 5.15 18 26.5 801 7.81 4.78 6.2
Autry, BJ Jacksonville St OC 6032 351 6.2
Evans, Bobby Oklahoma OT 6043 312 5.2 22 27.5 808 8.03 4.73 6.2
McGovern, Connor Penn State OG 6053 308 28 904 904 7.66 4.57 6.2
Deiter, Mike Wisconsin OG 6051 309 5.23 28 809 7.88 4.81 6.2
Froholdt, Hjalte Arkansas OG 6044 306 5.2 31 27.5 809 7.51 4.54 6.1
Howard, Tytus Alabama State OT 6050 322 5.05 21 29.5 807 8.34 4.87 6
Udoh, Olis Elon OG 6055 323 5.05 26 28.5 809 7.49 4.78 6

Detroit Lions Draft Preview D-Line


Lions need Low

Draft level Good

Overall:

Some good players in the draft. Many are good run stoppers, some have All-Pro level talent. Williams and Oliver lead the group. Some small schools guys have good upside.

Lions needs:
Snacks has two year left on his contract, DeShawn Hand is a good player. AShawn Robinson is in a contract year. Good young depth would be  possible in this draft.

Top Prospects:
Quinnen Williams Alabama Top 3 player. Could be a JJ Watt level talent.
Ed Oliver Houston Top 5 player. Can play any position on the line.
Christian Wilkins Clemson High character player. Underrated.
Dexter Lawrence Clemson Snacks Harrison clone.
Jerry Tillery Notre Dame Love this guy. Can play in 4-3 or 3-4.
DreMont Jones Ohio State Good pass rusher. Soft vs. the run
Trysten Hill CFU High upside player. Goes on day 2
Khalen Saunders Western Illinois Splashed at the Senior Bowl. Hard to block.
Kingsley Keke Texas A&M High Ceiling player. Broke out his senior year.

Lions

Could spend a pick late day # 2 or early # 3. Oliver would be tempting at # 8. Keke would be a steal in the third.

Workouts or visits
DL Nick Bosa OSU (COM)
DL LJ Collier TCU (30)
DL Rashan Gary Michigan (LOC)
DL Ed Oliver Houston (COM)
DL Charles Omenihu (Com)
DT Kingsley Keke Texas A&M (30)
DL Chase Winovich Michigan (Loc)
DE Maxx Crosby EMU (LOC)
DT Reggie Howard Toledo (LOC)
DE Charles Harris Buffalo (LOC)
DE Brian Burns FSU (30)
DE Clelin Ferrell Clemson (30)
DT PJ Johnson Arizona (30)

Day three guys
Daylon Mack Texas A&M
Daniel Wise Kansas
Michael Dogbe Temple

Player School Pos Height Weight 40 40PD 225 VJ BJ 3c 20 Rate
Oliver, Ed Houston DT 6017 287 4.73 32 36 1000 7.15 4.22 7
Williams, Quinnen Alabama DT 6030 303 4.83 30.5 904 7
Tillery, Jerry Notre Dame DT 6064 295 4.93 23 32 907 7.45 4.33 6.8
Wilkins, Christian Clemson DT 6032 315 5.04 28 29.5 811 4.55 6.8
Simmons, Jeff Miss State DT 6040 305 28 6.6
Lawrence, Dexter Clemson DT 6044 342 5.05 36 6.5
Gaines, Greg Washington DT 6011 312 5.16 4.99 30 31 901 6.4
Jones, DreMont Ohio State DT 6026 281 5.12 18 31.5 902 7.71 4.53 6.4
Keke, Kingsley Texas A&M DT 6025 286 4.95 20 31.5 903 7.38 4.46 6.4
Hill, Trysten UCF DT 6026 308 5.04 28 35 907 7.7 4.38 6.3
Mack, Daylon Texas A&M DT 6010 335 5.1 30 27 806 8.02 4.95 6.3
Saunders, Khalen WIU DT 6005 324 5.01 27 30.5 805 7.57 4.62 6.3
Buggs, Isaiah Alabama DT 6031 306 5.15 5.17 20 24.5 800 8.01 4.83 6.2
Christmas, Demarcus FSU DT 6033 294 5.08 5.01 22 26 809 7.94 4.94 6.2
Slayton, Chris Syracuse DT 6035 307 5.13 28 29 810 7.34 4.66 6.2
Willis, Gerald Miami DT 6016 302 5.17 22 27 807 6.2
Wren, Renell ASU DT 6044 318 5.01 30 32 910 7.65 4.53 6.2
Wise, Daniel Kansas DT 6024 281 5.28 5.2 22 27.5 904 7.53 4.37 6.1

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Detroit Lions Draft Preview Edge


Lions Need: High

Draft Level: High

Overall:

Good depth at the edge position. Josh Allen and Nick Bosa are the cream of the crop. Some guys are stand up speed rush types. Other will be base ends but drop inside to rush. Lions will have interest in many of these players.

Top Prospects:
LB Josh Allen Kentucky My # 1 overall player. Love this guys game.
DE Nick Bosa Ohio State Great hands, Can really bend, Plays hard.
LB Brian Burns FSU One dimensional. Speed rushers. The Lions need that
DE Montez Sweat Miss State Legendary Combine. Good tape.
DE Rashard Gary Michigan Better athlete than player. Bust potential
DE Clelin Ferrell Clemson Good player average athlete
DE Chase Winovich Michigan Better athlete than most thought. Could go in the 1st.
LB DeAndre Walker Georgia Loved this guy tape.
DE LJ Collier TCU Good Senior Bowl helped this guy
DE Maxx Crosby EMU Great combine, dominated the MAC

Lions Possibilities

Allen and Bosa will belong gone. May have the choice between Burns, Sweat and Gary at #8. I feel better about Burns and Sweat drafting them in the teens. Wino would be a bargain in the 2nd. Walker, Collins and Crosby would be steals in the third.

Day Three Guys
Austin Bryant Clemson. Unsung hero.
Sione Takitaki BYU Love this guys game. Great Bowl Game
Jordan Brailford Oklahoma State Dominated Shrine Game and had a great Combine.

Player School Pos Height Weight 40 40PD 225 VJ BJ 3c 20 Rate
Allen, Josh Kentucky DE 6047 262 4.63 28 910 7.15 4.23 7
Bosa, Nick Ohio State DE 6036 266 4.79 29 33.5 908 7.1 4.14 7
Sweat, Montez Miss State DE 6060 260 4.41 21 36 1005 7 4.29 6.9
Gary, Rashan Michigan DE 6043 277 4.58 26 38 1000 7.26 4.29 6.8
Burns, Brian FSU DE 6046 249 4.53 36 1009 7.01 6.7
Granderson, Carl Wyoming DE 6046 254 4.79 35 911 7.44 4.41 6.6
Polite, Jachai Florida DE 6025 258 4.84 5.04 14 32 806 7.59 6.6
Ferrell, Clelin Clemson DE 6043 264 25 7.26 4.4 6.5
Banogu, Ben TCU DE 6034 250 4.63 23 40 1102 7.02 4.27 6.4
Winovich, Chase Michigan DE 6026 256 4.59 18 30.5 908 6.94 4.11 6.4
Allen, Zach Boston College DE 6043 280 5 24 32 904 7.34 4.36 6.3
Collier, LJ TCU DE 6022 283 4.91 25 30 910 7.71 4.78 6.3
Crosby, Maxx EMU DE 6047 255 4.66 18 36 1002 6.89 4.13 6.3
Nelson, Anthony Iowa DE 6070 272 4.82 18 35.5 910 6.95 4.23 6.3
Omenihu, Charles Texas DE 6055 280 4.92 4.99 15 36.5 907 7.25 4.36 6.3
Brailford, Jordan Oklahoma State DE 6025 252 4.65 22 37.5 1006 7.44 4.35 6.2
Bryant, Austin Clemson DE 6037 271 6.2
Davis, Jamal Akron DE 6031 243 4.6 19 39 1002 7 4.44 6.2
Ferguson, Jaylon La Tech DE 6043 256 4.82 24 32 909 8.08 5.12 6.2
Green, Gerri Miss State DE 6037 254 4.63 24 35 906 7.27 4.42 6.2
Gustin, Porter USC DE 6044 255 4.69 4.73 31 36 1000 6.97 4.22 6.2
Hollins, Justin Oregon DE 6052 248 4.5 25 36.5 911 7.06 4.4 6.2
Jackson, Joe Miami DE 6042 275 4.86 22 28.5 903 7.8 4.66 6.2
Ray, Wyatt Boston College DE 6032 257 4.83 25 34 910 7.34 4.31 6.2
Cominsky, John Charleston DE 6050 286 4.69 22 33.5 908 7.03 4.38 6


Detroit Lions Draft Preview Stack Linebackers


Lions need: High

Draft Level: Medium

Overall:

Devin White is a top 4 player. Future All-Pro. Devin Bush is an impact starter. After that it is about fit in the scheme. Finding a three down LB is rare. Most guys come off the field in nickel and dime situations.

Top Prospects:
Devin White LSU Stud, next great NFL LB
Devin Bush Michigan Impact starter, three down backer Top 20
Mack Wilson Alabama Starter but not sure if he is a three down guy. Would not take him in the 2nd
Bobby Okereke Stanford Good speed (4.58) Looks like a second day guy
Tevon Coney Notre Dame A good player vs. the run. Not a coverage guy early 3rd day
David Long West Virginia Small but tough. Not sure if he is a starter
Tre Lamar Clemson Big (6033 254) but slow (4.91). Sam LB
TJ Edwards Wisconsin Love this guy. Finds the ball. Causes turnovers.
Ben Burr-Kirven Washington  Tackling machine. Not big but fast (4.56) All over the field

Lions possibilities:

If White is somehow there at #8 you spring to the podium. Bush would be a candidate if they trade into the teens. Edwards or Burr-Kirven would be good values in the 4th round.

Lions workouts
LB Josh Allen Kentucky (30)
LB Malik Carney UNC (EW)
LB Blake Cashman Minnesota (Com)
LB Sione Takitaki BYU (EW)
LB Kyle Rachwel EMU (LOC)
LB Anthony Pittman Wayne (LOC)
LB Junior McMullen Miami (OH) (LOC)
LB Juwann Young Marshall (30)
LB Darius Harris MTSU (30)

Player School Pos Height Weight 40 40PD 225 VJ BJ 3c 20 Rate
White, Devin LSU ILB 6000 237 4.42 22 39.5 910 7.07 4.17 7
Bush, Devin Michigan ILB 5110 234 4.43 21 40.5 1004 6.93 4.23 6.9
Wilson, Mack Alabama ILB 6011 240 4.65 32 1001 6.5
Pratt, Germaine NC State ILB 6025 240 4.57 24 32.5 908 4.45 6.4
Coney, TeVon Notre Dame ILB 6007 234 4.72 18 32.5 908 7.33 4.45 6.4
Takitaki, Sione BYU ILB 6012 237 4.63 24 37 1005 7.21 4.28 6.3
Johnson, Gary Texas ILB 5117 226 4.43 16 33.5 1001 7.15 4.57 6.3
Burr-Kirven, Ben Washington OLB 6000 230 4.56 21 34.5 1001 6.85 4.09 6.3
Edwards, TJ Wisconsin ILB 6003 230 4.87 16 32.5 904 7.06 4.28 6.3
Van Ginkel, Andrew Wisconsin OLB 6034 241 4.56 17 38 1003 6.89 4.14 6.3
Cashman, Blake Minnesota ILB 6011 237 4.5 18 37.5 1004 6.95 4.12 6.2
Hanks, Terrill NM State OLB 6020 242 4.98 21 35.5 910 7.14 4.52 6.2
Tranquill, Drue Notre Dame OLB 6020 234 4.57 31 37.5 1002 6.94 4.14 6.2
Okereke, Bobby Stanford ILB 6014 239 4.58 16 33.5 1002 7.25 4.26 6.2
Dodson, Tyrel Texas A&M OLB 6003 237 4.6 24 35 910 7.59 4.5 6.2
Smith, Cameron USC ILB 6020 238 4.69 15 39 1003 7.12 4.23 6.2
Connelly, Ryan Wisconsin ILB 6021 242 4.66 17 34.5 910 7.09 4.15 6.2
Lamar, Tre Clemson ILB 6033 253 4.91 25 34.5 1001 7.46 4.54 6.1
Lewis, Drew Colorado OLB 6022 229 4.52 20 34 1009 7.02 4.3 6.1
Giles-Harris, Joe Duke ILB 6016 234 4.75 17 29.5 903 6.1
Joseph, Vosean Florida OLB 6014 230 14 28 810 7.64 4.75 6.1
Jones, Jordan Kentucky ILB 6016 234 4.62 23 32.5 1003 4.37 6.1
Gilbert, Ulysees Akron OLB 6002 228 4.5 20 39.5 1006 7.03 4.43 6
Egbule, Emeke Houston ILB 6020 245 4.65 20 33 911 7.09 4.38 5.9
Barton, Cody Utah OLB 6021 237 4.64 30 32.5 908 6.9 4.03 5.9
Long, David West Virginia ILB 5112 227 4.81 18 31 903 6.88 4.27 5.9

2019 Detroit Lions Draft Preview Safety


Safety Preview:

Lions need level; Medium

Safety draft level: Good

Overall:

Good group of safeties. The Lions have had a number of safeties in for visits and workouts. Quandre Diggs and Tracy Walker should start for the Lions with Tavon Wilson and Andrew Adams off the bench. Another quality starter level safety would be a good piece for the defense.

Top Prospects:
Jon Abram Ole Miss Good speed (4.45) a day one starter. Excellent overall game. Leader.
Nasir Adderley Delaware Good range, Showed out at the Senior bowl. Lions worked him out.
Deionte Thompson Alabama I would not draft this guy. Slight and gets burned a lot.
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Florida A little short but fast (4.48) and hits.  2nd round
Darnell Savage Maryland Great combine. (4.36) Day one starter.
Juan Thornhill Virginia Great combine (4.42 44" VJ) more of a FS. Day one starter
Taylor Rapp Washington Slow (4.77) but good instincts. Hits, makes plays.

Lions :

Abram would be a good fit in the 2nd round. If CGJ, Savage or Thornhill or Rapp fall to the 3rd round, they would be a bargain.

Workouts
S Jon Abram Mississippi State (30)
S Tyree Kinnel Michigan (30)
S Taylor Rapp Washington (30)
S Nate Adderley Delaware (Pro)

Day 3 guys:
Mike Edwards Kentucky
Marquise Blair Utah
Saquan Hampton Rutgers

These guys could be starters. Edwards was a stud at the Senior Bowl. Blair and Hampton have starter potential

Player School Pos Height Weight 40 40PD 225 VJ BJ 3c 20 Rate
Adderley, Nasir Delaware   S 5117 206 4.62 19 38 1009 6.5
Gardner-Johnson, Chauncey Florida S 5107 210 4.48 17 37 1002 7.03 4.2 6.5
Thornhill, Juan Virginia S 6006 205 4.42 21 44 1109 6.86 4.2 6.5
Savage, Darnell Maryland S 5110 199 4.36 4.4 11 39.5 1006 7.03 4.14 6.4
Abram, Johnathan Miss State S 5114 205 4.45 16 908 6.4
Hooker, Amani Iowa   S 5113 210 4.48 37 1003 6.81 4.1 6.4
Edwards, Mike Kentucky S 5106 204 4.5 37 908 6.3
Rapp, Taylor Washington S 5116 208 4.77 17 35 907 6.82 3.99 6.3
Thompson, Deonte Alabama S 6010 195 33 910 6.3
Johnson, Jaquan Miami S 5103 191 4.69 4.71 18 33 1001 7.2 4.18 6.2
Harris, Will Boston College S 6013 207 4.41 20 36.5 1003 6.81 4.1 6.2
Redwine, Sheldrick Miami S 6003 196 4.44 10 39 1010 7.11 4.14 6.2
Tell, Marvell USC S 6020 198 4.59 8 42 1104 6.63 4.01 5.9
Denis, Lukas Boston College S 5113 190 4.64 4.7 16 33.5 908 6.89 4.09 5.9
West, Darius Kentucky S 5107 208 4.39 19 33.5 911 7.03 5.9
Willis, Khari MSU S 5107 213 4.55 22 34.5 910 7.15 4.13 5.9
Woods, Zedrick Ole Miss S 5110 205 4.29 9 38 1002 7 4.15 5.9
Scott, Nicholas Penn State S 5111 199 4.43 18 41 1008 7.02 4.2 5.8
Harris, Tim Virginia S 6017 197 4.49 9 39 1107 6.9 4.36 5.8


2019 Detroit Lions Draft Preview Cornerback


Cornerback Preview:

Lion need level: High

CB draft Level: Poor

Overview:

I do not like this group of corners. Very few complete players. Some guys have size but lack speed. Other guys have some speed but lack size. I would not take a a corner in the 1st round of this draft.

The cutoff point for most successful cb in the NFL is a 4.45-.47 40 yard dash. Some guys will move inside and have a career most move to safety. Think Quandre Diggs (4.56).

Top prospects:

Greedy Williams Fast (4.37) but slight build. I think he will have injury problems.
Byron Murphy Tough but slow (4.55 at 5106) Does not wow on tape.
DeAndre Baker Slow (4.52) and a below average athlete. Would not draft this guy.
Rock Ya-Sin Slow (4.51) but tough. Does not turn his head in coverage.
Amani Oruwariye Good size to speed (6016/4.47) Seemed stiff to me.
Traynon Mullen Decent speed (4.46) but weak. Not explosive
Lonnie Johnson Big guy (6017 213/ 4.52) slow to turn. Looked good at the senior bowl.
Sean Bunting Tested really well (6003 195/4.42) 41.5" Vertical. Will get overdrafted.
Justin Layne Decent Size to Speed (6016/4.5) good explosive scores. I liked his tape.
Isaiah Johnson Great combine (6021/4.4)  Looked good at the senior bowl.

My take for the Lions

I would only draft Justin Layne in the 2nd round. Smooth athlete, good ball skills.
Third Round start to look at Lonnie Johnson or Isaiah Johnson maybe Sean Bunting
Third day guys include Jamal Dean (Auburn) or Kadar Holloman (Toledo)

Visits
CB Blace Brown Troy (pro)
CB Derrick Baity Kentucky (30)
CB Bless Austin Rutgers (Pro)
CB Kadar Holloman Toledo (30, LOC)
CB Lonnie Johnson Kentucky (30)
CB David Long Michigan (LOC)
CB Sean Bunting CMU (LOC)
CB Cam Lewis Buffalo (LOC)
CB Brian Williams Davenport (LOC)
CB JoeJuan Williams Vanderbilt (30)
CB Tae Hayes App State Pro)
CB Byron Murphy Washington (30)
CB Jamal Dean Auburn (30)

Player School Pos Height Weight 40 40PD 225 VJ BJ 3c 20 Rate
Murphy, Byron Washington CB 5106 190 4.55 14 36.5 1000 6.5
Williams, Greedy LSU CB 6017 185 4.37 8 36 1004 6.5
Layne, Justin MSU CB 6016 192 4.5 37.5 1102 6.9 4.09 6.5
Baker, DeAndre Georgia CB 5110 193 4.52 4.51 14 31.5 910 6.95 4.27 6.4
Johnson, Isaiah Houston CB 6021 208 4.4 9 36.5 1101 6.81 4.06 6.4
Sheffield, Kendall Ohio State CB 5113 193 39 1008 6.69 4.06 6.4
Ya-Sin, Rocky Temple CB 5116 192 4.51 18 39.5 1000 6.97 4.18 6.4
Love, Julian Notre Dame CB 5106 195 4.54 4.45 14 36 1001 6.72 4.1 6.3
Johnson, Lonnie Kentucky CB 6017 213 4.52 4.48 15 38 1009 7.01 4.1 6.3
Williams, Jojuan Vanderbilt CB 6035 211 4.64 4.6 17 36 1007 6.92 4.07 6.3
Bunting, Sean CMU CB 6003 195 4.42 14 41.5 1006 6.89 4.2 6.3
Mullen, Trayvon Clemson CB 6014 199 4.46 7 34.5 1003 7.08 6.3
Oruwariye, Amani Penn State CB 6016 204 4.47 17 36.5 1000 6.82 4.16 6.3
Brown, Jordan SD State CB 6006 201 4.5 4.5 13 39.5 1008 6.92 4.2 6.2
Dean, Jamal Auburn CB 6010 206 4.3 16 41 1010 7.02 4.19 6.2
Long, David Michigan CB 5105 196 4.45 15 39.5 1000 6.45 3.97 6.2
Webster, Ken Ole Miss CB 5107 203 4.43 18 43 1101 6.85 4.14 6.2
Hollman, Kadar Toledo CB 6000 196 4.36 18 38.5 911 6.91 4.23 6.1
Baity, Derrick Kentucky CB 6021 198 4.58 10 38.5 1007 7.06 4.31 6.1