Detroit Lions select Laken Tomlinson with # 28 pick trade for Manny Ramirez

Detroit selects OG Laken Tomlinson from Duke. He is a physical mauler at guard like Warford. He was 6033 323 5.33 5.2 25 reps 31.5 900 4.73 7.87. I had him graded at 6.3 possible starter as a rookie and a 2nd rounder. This pick is probably early for this guy but he fills a need. The legal question of Collins helped this guy move up.

Lions pick up an 5th round pick in 2015 (#143), 2016 and OG Manny Ramirez. Manny was a 4th round pick out of Texas Tech by the Lions in 2007. He played 18 games starting 15 in Detroit from 2007-2009. Ramirez started the Super Bowl in 2013 at center for Denver.

The Lions will use him for depth at guard and center if he makes the team.

2015 Detroit Lions Mock Draft updated

The purpose of this mock is not to predict what the Lions are going to do but what I would do in this draft. I would trade back into the top of the 2nd round to gain a third or fourth but I will go with this scenario:

Draft Pick 1 # 23 overall

OG Cameron Erving 6054 313 5.15 30 30.5 904 4.63 7.48

27 starts at left tackle in 2012,13
moved to Center in during 2014

I took LaEl Collins off my draft board because of the murder investigation. He has yet to report to police. Peat likely will not be there. Erving comes in a plays left guard and backs up at center.


Others to consider
Andrus Peat OT Stanford
DJ Humphries OT Florida
Malcolm Brown DT Texas
Kevin Johnson CB Wake Forest

Round # 2 Pick # 54

Ronald Darby CB FSU 5105 193 4.38 15 reps 41.5" Vj 1009 Broad 4.14 20 6.94 L
6.7 Impact rotational player at slot corner

41 games 23 starts 79 tackles 2 int 3 FF 18 PBU

Good player at slot. He can tackle and break on the ball in small areas. Maybe able to move outside at times but slot is where he is best.

Others to consider
PJ Williams CB FSU
Laken Tomlinson OG Duke
AJ Cann OG South Carolina
Donovan Smith OT PSU
Philip Dorsett WR Miami

Round # 3 Pick #88

Duke Johnson RB Miami 5097 207 4.54 4.5 18 reps 35" 1001 broad 4.16 20 6.88 L
6.8 solid player as a rookie

25 games 25 starts
526/3519 26 td 69 rec 719 4 td

Explosive outside , space guy. Gives speed to complement Joquie.

Others to consider:
DT Xavier Cooper Washington State
CB Steve Nelson Oregon State
WR Tyler Lockett Kansas State


Bonus Round # 4 in a trade down

Marcus Hardison DT ASU 6030 307 4.92 27 reps 25.5" 811 broad 4.52 20 7.35 L
6.2 Rotational player with starting potential 2nd or 3rd year.

26 games 13 starts 58 tackles 11 sacks 3 ff

Good athlete with movement skills. Fits as a 3 technique and could be the backup to Tyrunn Walker.


Round # 5 Pick # 168

Anthony Harris S Virginia 6010 198 Injured during draft process
6 Potential player with injury concern.

49 games 35 starts
289 tackles 11 int 2 FF

Smart player who can be a good coverage safety. Can play special teams and could be a starter when Glover is done.

Others to consider
WR Jordan Taylor Rice
S Alex Carter Stanford
OG Darryl Williams Oklahoma

Round # 6 Pick #200

Vince Mayle WR Washington State 6020 224 4.67 35.5" 909 4.13 20 6.93 L
6.3 rotational prospect

23 games 12 starts 148 rec 2.022 16 td

Raw player with upside. Outside receiver who only played on the left side at WSU. Could make the team as 5th WR.

Others to consider:
OG Tyrus Thompson Oklahoma
CB Damain Swann Georgia
OG Corey Robinson South Carolina

Round # 7 Pick # 240

Angelo Blackson DT Auburn 6043 318 4.99 20 reps 31 VJ 805 4.57 7.5
5.8 has a chance

52 games 19 starts 65 tackles 4.5 sacks 3 ff

Good run defender but not a pass rusher. If he gets stronger could be a #4 DT

Others to consider:
RB Marcus Murphy
CB Dion Mathis Oregon
DE Marcus Rush MSU
WR Tyrell Williams Western Oregon

Detroit Lions Draft Preview Top 125

My Top 125 players in the draft.

Player	School	Pos	Height	Weight	40	40PD	225	VJ	BJ	3c	20	Rate
Beasley, Vic	Clemson	DE	6030	246	4.53		35	41	1010	6.91	4.15	7.5
White, Kevin	WVU	WR	6025	215	4.35		23	36.5	910	6.92	4.14	7.5
Cooper, Amari	Alabama	WR	6007	211	4.42			34	1000	6.71	3.98	7
Dorsett, Phillip	Miami (FL)	WR	5093	185	4.33	4.27	13	38	1009	6.7	4.03	7	SB
Fowler, Dante	Florida	DT	6025	261	4.6		19	32.5	904	7.4	4.32	7
Waynes, Trae	MSU	CB	6001	186	4.31		19	38	1002	7.06	4.19	7
Williams, Leonard	Southern Cal	DT	6045	302	4.97			29.5	810	7.59	4.53	7
Scherff, Brandon	Iowa	OG	6045	319	5.05		23	32.5		7.07	4.41	6.9
Collins, La'El	LSU	OG	6044	305	5.12		21	27	900	7.7	4.63	6.8	SB
Collins, Landon	Alabama	S	6000	228	4.53		16	35	1000	7.38	4.33	6.8
Erving, Cameron	Florida State	OG	6054	313	5.15		30	30.5	904	7.48	4.63	6.8
Flowers, Ereck	Miami (FL)	OT	6062	329	5.31		37	27	805			6.8
Gordon, Melvin	Wisconsin	RB	6005	215	4.52		19	35.0	1006	7.04	4.07	6.8
Humphries, D.J.	Florida	OT	6050	307	5.12		26	31	808	7.87	4.64	6.8
Johnson, Duke	Miami (FL)	RB	5091	207	4.54	4.5	18	35.0	1001	6.88	4.16	6.8
Johnson, Kevin	Wake Forest	CB	6002	188	4.52			41.5	1010	6.79	3.89	6.8
Jones, Byron	UConn	CB	6010	199		4.4	18	44.5	1203	6.78	3.94	6.8
Peat, Andrus	Stanford	OT	6067	313	5.18			31	1001	8.01	4.62	6.8
Shelton, Danny	Washington	DT	6021	339	5.64		34	30.5	711	7.99	4.65	6.8	SB
Darby, Ronald	Florida State	CB	5105	193	4.38		15	41.5	1009	6.94	4.14	6.7
Dupree, Bud	Kentucky	OLB	6040	269	4.56			42	1106	7.49	4.47	6.7
Lockett, Tyler	Kansas State	WR	5097	182	4.4			35.5	1001	6.89	4.07	6.7	SB
Clemmings, T.J.	Pittsburgh	OT	6046	309	5.14		22	32.5	903	7.68	4.54	6.6	SB
Ekpre-Olomu, Ifo	Oregon	CB	5090	192			14					6.6
Green-Beckham, Dorial	Missouri	WR	6051	237	4.49		13	33.5	1000	6.89	4.36	6.6
Gregory, Randy	Nebraska	DT	6047	235	4.64		24	36.5	1005	6.79	4.23	6.6
Gurley, Todd	Georgia	RB	6005	222			17					6.6
Mariota, Marcus	Oregon	QB	6036	222	4.52			36	1001	6.87	4.11	6.6	Jr.
Ogbuehi, Cedric	Texas A&M	OT	6050	306			23					6.6
Peters, Marcus	Washington	CB	5115	197	4.53		17	37.5	1001	7.08	4.08	6.6
Williams, P.J.	Florida State	CB	6000	194	4.57	4.45	12	41	1103	7.08	4.28	6.6
Winston, Jameis	Florida State	QB	6036	231	4.97			28.5	807	7.16	4.36	6.6
Agholor, Nelson	USC	WR	6001	198	4.42		12	36.5	1005	6.83	4.34	6.5
Ajayi, Jay	Boise State	RB	5116	221	4.57		19	39.0	1001	7.1	4.1	6.5
Armstead, Arik	Oregon	DT	6071	292	5.1		24	34	909	7.57	4.53	6.5
Brown, Malcom	Texas	DT	6023	319	5.05		26	29.5	802	7.84	4.59	6.5
Coleman, Tevin	Indiana	RB	5110	206		4.39	22					6.5
Collins, Jalen	LSU	CB	6014	203	4.48			36	1004	6.77	4.27	6.5
Cooper, Xavier	Washington State	DT	6027	293	4.86		29	29	902	7.23	4.37	6.5
Fisher, Jake	Oregon	OT	6061	306	5.01		25	32.5		7.25	4.33	6.5
Kendricks, Eric	UCLA	OLB	6002	232	4.61		22	38	1005	7.16	4.17	6.5
Odighizuwa, Owa	UCLA	DT	6034	267	4.62		25	39	1007	7.36	4.19	6.5	SB
Parker, DeVante	Louisville	WR	6025	209	4.45		17	36.5	1005			6.5
Perriman, Breshad	CFU	WR	6020	212		4.24	18	36.5	1007			6.5
Randall, Damarious	ASU	S	5107	196	4.46		14	38	1000	6.83	4.07	6.5	SB
Smith, Devin	Ohio State	WR	6003	196	4.42		10	39	1002	6.83	4.15	6.5	SB
Smith, Preston	Mississippi State	DT	6047	271	4.74		24	34	1001	7.07	4.28	6.5	SB
Strong, Jaelen	Arizona State	WR	6023	217	4.44			42	1003	7.33	4.19	6.5
Thompson, Shaq	Washington	OLB	6001	228	4.64		20	33.5	909	6.99	4.08	6.5
Amos, Adrian	Penn State	S	6004	218	4.56	4.37	21	35.5	1002	7.09	4.03	6.4	SB
Bennett, Michael	Ohio State	DT	6020	293		5.04		33.5				6.4
Cann, A.J.	South Carolina	OG	6030	313		5.46	30	32.5	901			6.4
Davis, Carl	Iowa	DT	6045	320	5.07			33	807	7.91	4.47	6.4	SB
Funchess, Devin	Michigan	WR	6042	232	4.7	4.47	17	38.5	1002	6.98	4.48	6.4
Goldman, Eddie	Florida State	DT	6040	336		5.27		26			4.87	6.4
Johnson, David	NIU	RB	6005	224	4.5		25	41.5	1007	6.82	4.27	6.4	SB
McKinney, Bernardick	Mississippi State	OLB	6041	246	4.66		16	40.5	1001	7.21	4.27	6.4
Rollins, Quinten	Miami (OH)	S	5111	195	4.57		14	36.5	1002	7.1	4.28	6.4	SB
Rowe, Eric	Utah	S	6006	205	4.45		19	39	1005	6.7	3.97	6.4	SB
Smith, Donovan	Penn State	OT	6055	338	5.27	4.98	26	32	901	7.95	4.79	6.4	SB
Tartt, Jaquiski	Samford	S	6013	221	4.53	4.47	13	35.5	1004	7.03	4.29	6.4	SB
Abdullah, Ameer	Nebraska	RB	5086	205	4.6	4.53	24	42.5	1010	6.79	3.95	6.3	SB
Anthony, Stephone	Clemson	OLB	6025	243	4.56		23	37	1002	7.07	4.03	6.3	SB
Brown, Jamon	Louisville	OG	6040	323		5.09		28	807	7.36	4.7	6.3	EWS
Coates, Sammie	Auburn	WR	6013	212	4.43		23	41	1011	6.98	4.06	6.3	SB
Conley, Chris	Georgia	WR	6017	213	4.35		18	45	1107	7.06	4.3	6.3	NFLPA
Covington, Christian	Rice	DT	6020	289		4.89	24	30.5	903	7.43	4.43	6.3
Harold, Eli	Virginia	DT	6031	247	4.6		24	35	1003	7.07	4.16	6.3
Heeney, Ben	Kansas	OLB	6002	231	4.59		19	33.5	1000	6.68	4	6.3	EWS
Jarrett, Grady	Clemson	DT	6006	304	5.06	5.08	33	31	905	7.37	4.56	6.3	SB
Langford, Jeremy	MSU	RB	5115	208	4.42		19	34.5	910	7.22	4.27	6.3	SB
Mager, Craig	Texas State	CB	5114	201	4.44		17	38	1010	6.83	4.07	6.3	EWS
Mayle, Vince	Washington State	WR	6020	224	4.67			35.5	909	6.93	4.13	6.3	SB
McBride, Tre	William & Mary	WR	6002	210	4.41		16	38	1002	6.96	4.08	6.3	EWS
Miller, John	Louisville	OG	6024	303	5.33	5.2	29	28	810	7.8	4.75	6.3	EWS
Morse, Mitch	Missouri	OG	6053	305	5.14		36	31	904	7.6	4.5	6.3
Nelson, Steven	Oregon State	CB	5101	197	4.49	4.49	19	34.5	907	6.88	4.07	6.3	SB
Orchard, Nate	Utah	DT	6032	250	4.8			31.5	907	7.28	4.43	6.3	SB
Phillips, Jordan	Oklahoma	DT	6052	329	5.17		28	30	809	7.88	4.68	6.3
Ray, Shane	Missouri	DE	6025	245		4.64	21	33.5	1000	7.71	4.53	6.3
Richardson, Bobby	Indiana	DT	6025	283	5.16	4.99	21	32.5	902	7.57	4.41	6.3
Sample, James	Louisville	S	6021	209	4.56		17	32.5	1003	7.04	4.43	6.3
Tomlinson, Laken	Duke	OG	6033	323	5.33	5.2	25	31.5	900	7.87	4.73	6.3	SB
Williams, Maxx	Minnesota	TE	6037	249	4.78		17	34.5	909	7.3	4.37	6.3
Allen, Buck	USC	RB	6004	221	4.53		11	35.5	1001	6.96	4.28	6.2
Anderson, Henry	Stanford	DT	6062	294	5.03		23	30	903	7.2	4.19	6.2	SB
Carter, Alex	Stanford	CB	6001	196	4.51	4.5	17	40	1001	7.05	4.07	6.2
Cobb, David	Minnesota	RB	5110	229	4.81		17	38.5	1001	7.01	4.55	6.2	DB
Cox, Justin	Mississippi State	CB	6005	191	4.36		15	38	1009	7.05	4.07	6.2
Dawson, Paul	TCU	OLB	6001	235	4.93	4.75	21	30	904	6.76	4.49	6.2
Douglas, Jamil	Arizona State	OG	6040	304	5.25		28	29	803	7.73	4.58	6.2	SB
Drummond, Kurtis	MSU	S	6005	208	4.65		13	39.5	1003	7.09	4.33	6.2	SB
Edwards Jr., Mario	Florida State	DE	6025	279	4.84		32	32.5	1000	7.44	4.55	6.2
Eskridge, Durell	Syracuse	S	6027	208	4.63	4.6		31	909	6.93	4.19	6.2
Furman, Josh	Oklahoma State	S	6012	210		4.45	18	38	1004	7.16	6.94	6.2
Gaines, Charles	Louisville	CB	5097	180	4.44			34.5	1003	7.07	4.2	6.2
Geathers, Clayton	CFU	S	6015	218	4.55		22	37	1000	7.21	4.27	6.2	SB
Goodley, Antwan	Baylor	WR	5104	209	4.44			35	1009	7.19	4.38	6.2
Grasu, Hronnis	Oregon	OC	6030	297		5.01				7.84	4.2	6.2
Grayson, Garrett	CSU	QB	6020	213		4.72		34	1001	6.97	4.35	6.2	SB
Hager, Bryce	Baylor	OLB	6006	234	4.6		26	35	909	7.15	4.36	6.2	EWS
Hardison, Marcus	Arizona State	DT	6030	307		4.92	27	25.5	811	7.35	4.52	6.2	SB
Hardy, Justin	East Carolina	WR	5102	192	4.56		11	36.5	906	6.63	4.21	6.2	SB
Hodges, Zach	Harvard	DE	6024	250	4.68			33.5	1005	7.37	4.65	6.2	SB
Hundley, Brett	UCLA	QB	6032	226	4.63			36	1000	6.93	3.98	6.2
Hunter, Danielle	LSU	DE	6051	252	4.57		25	36.5	1101	7.17	4.4	6.2
Jackson, Tre'	Florida State	OG	6036	330	5.52		20	25	800	8.4	5.3	6.2	SB
Kroft, Tyler	Rutgers	TE	6060	246		4.75	17	34	1000	7.18	4.5	6.2
Magee, Terrence	LSU	RB	5080	213		4.56	22	37.0	907	7.52	4.37	6.2	EWS
McCain, Bobby	Memphis	CB	5094	195	4.51		17	36	1010	6.8	3.82	6.2	EWS
Montgomery, Ty	Stanford	WR	5117	221	4.55	4.5		40.5	1001	6.97	4.21	6.2	SB
Prewitt, Cody	Ole Miss	S	6020	208	4.6	4.52	12	35	1005	7.12	4.23	6.2	SB
Sambrailo, Ty	Colorado State	OT	6057	311	5.36		23	29	801	7.54	4.58	6.2	SB
Shaw, Josh	USC	CB	6004	201	4.44		26	37.5	10101	7.01	4.12	6.2	SB, EWS
Smith, D'Joun	FAU	CB	5100	187	4.45	4.42	21	36	1004	6.96	4.26	6.2
Smith, Za'Darius	Kentucky	DT	6044	274	4.83	4.75	23	29	905	7.42	4.63	6.2	SB, EWS
Swann, Damian	Georgia	CB	6000	189	4.5			33	910	7.03	4.2	6.2	EWS
Thompson, Tyrus	Oklahoma	OT	6047	324		5.3	29	29	801	7.96	4.92	6.2
Virgil, Zach	Utah State	OLB	6020	236		4.67	26	32	905	7.11	4.41	6.2	EWS
Walford, Clive	Miami (FL)	TE	6040	251	4.79		20	30.5	1000	7.32	4.57	6.2	SB
Waller, Darren	Georgia Tech	WR	6061	238	4.46		12	37	1005	7.07	4.25	6.2	EWS
White, DeAndrew	Alabama	WR	5114	193	4.44			34.5	1003	6.97	4.18	6.2
Williams, Karlos	Florida State	RB	6006	230	4.48		16	33.5	909	7.16	4.46	6.2
Wright, Gabe	Auburn	DT	6026	300	5.07		34	26.5	804	7.73	4.56	6.2	SB
Yeldon, T.J.	Alabama	RB	6012	226	4.61	4.52	22	36.0	909	7.19	4.22	6.2

Detroit Lions pick up option on Riley Reiff, waive Rodney Austin

Lions will pick up the 5th year option on OT Riley Reiff. This will cost the team $ 8 million or so. He will be a starter at either tackle but the Lions will would love to move him to right tackle. Reiff struggled against the Cowboys in play-offs.

Here is a tribute:

Reiff has played in 47 games starting 39 in his three with Detroit

Lions waive OG Rodney Austin. Austin was arrested for domestic violence in North Carolina. He appeared in one game since being signed as UDFA in 2012.

Rodney with the Dan Gerberry chain

Detroit Lions host 23 local players for pre-draft workout

Lions host 23 players in Allen Park

The best prospects here are Walton, Mathis and Beyer. They are priority free agents. Others are likely to be tryout guys.

Justice Akuezue, DE, Wayne State 

6027

237

4.98

18

34.5

910

7.43

4.6

Marcus Beaurem, WR, Tiffin

5102

187

4.39

12

35

905

6.85

4.33

Brennen Beyer, DE Michigan 

6040

256

4.87

20

33.5

902

7.09

4.22

Rob Bolden, QB, Eastern Michigan

6037

218

4.59

12

35.5

1001

7.59

4.59

Deon Butler, TE, Central Michigan
6027 239 4.96 9 27 810 7.46 4.88
Marcus Cribbs, DT, Ferris State

6027

348

5.41

24

27.5

804

8.26

5.16

Eric Crume, DT, Syracuse (Detroit Central)

6007

302

5.15

25

23

709

7.93

5.16

Gerren Duhart, CB, Wayne State

5107

187

4.66

12

35

906

7.15

4.59

Devin Gardner, WR, Michigan

6035

218

4.62

15

35.5

909

6.96

4.42

Mylan Hicks, S, Michigan State

5106

190

4.52

15

35

911

6.96

4.37

Delonte Hollowell, CB, Michigan

5082

174

4.4

20

37

1001

7.03

4.22

Marcell Jones, LB, Wayne State

5110

228

4.69

23

34

901

7.65

4.59

Mike Kinville, TE, Central Michigan

6030

238

4.85

20

33.5

906

7.25

4.44

Nathan Lindsey, S, Fort Hays State (KS) (Inkster)
Desmond Martin, HB, Wayne State

5115

221

4.73

26

39.5

1003

7

4.47

Kevonte Martin-Manley, WR, Iowa

6001

198

4.58

35.5

1004

6.94

4.21

Dior Mathis, CB, Oregon (Cass Tech)

5087

177

4.37

10

36.5

1003

6.78

4.05

Will Schwarz, DE, Saginaw Valley State

6040

257

4.7

31

35

1000

7.28

4.7

Raymon Taylor, CB, Michigan

5097

182

4.44

15

33.5

908

6.88

4.12

Earnest Thomas III, S, Illinois (Orchard Lake St. Mary's)

6003

209

4.9

11

32

910

7.73

4.31

Leterrius Walton, DT, Central Michigan

6047

319

5.25

5.25

25

27

807

7.91

4.78

Courtney Williams, WR, Central Michigan

6002

210

4.73

12

33

910

7.2

4.55

Jason Wilson, CB, Central Michigan

5115

187

4.5

14

34

1003

7.03

4.34