2019 Detroit Lions undrafted free agents

Beau Benzschawel OG Wisconsin
College: 49 starts Consensus 1st team All-American
Combine: 6067 307 5.25 20 36.5 802

Big Wisconsin lineman. Most draft analysts had him as am early day three pick. Pro Football Weekly had him 4th round, PFF 163 on the big Board. He ranked 1st overall and 1st in run blocking.
I did not like him at the Senior Bowl. Not a great athlete. Struggled in pass protection. Has upside. Could be surprise.

Played 2 games and was on the 53 man all season. Will compete for time his 2nd year.

Malik Carney DE North Carolina
College: 176 tackles 17 sacks 8 FF 32.5 TFL4 PBU
Combine: 6020 251 4.72 4.9 25 33 905 7.4 4.75

Has good production but is small for a End. Strong and has explosion. Worked out for the Lions during the process. Ranked #205 PFF Big Board and # 10 against (85.6) the run for DE.



Jon Duhart WR Old Dominion
College: 46 games 183/2664/28
Pro Day: 6025 218 4.59 21 33 1008 6.9 4.4
East West Shrine Game

A guy with size and strength. Will compete for the 5th WR spot. Had his best year in 2018 posting 73.2 overall rating. He improved his drop rate each year as well.

Finished season on the practice squad. Signed for 2020, released prior to the season.



Tre Lamar LB Clemson
College: 34 games 146 tackle 8 sacks 3 PBU 1 Ff 1FR
Combine: 6033 253 5.01 34.5 1001 7.46 4.54

Big LB that the Lions covet He was ranked #198 on PFF Big Board. Great tackler with 83.7 tackling grade. Will challenge for LB spot.

Injured reserve in 2019 released.

Matt Nelson OT Iowa
College: 43 games 109 tackles 8 sacks 8 PBU 3 FR
Pro Day: 6070 296 5.15 15 30.5 903 7.45 4.61

Strong player with a 82.4 overall grade from PFF. Played 1602 snaps in four years. Needs to improve his strength but has length some athletic ability.

Switched to OT. Was on the practice squad and signed for 2020.


Ray Smith DT Boston College
College: 36 games 137 tackles 1.5 sacks 1 int 7 PBU
Pro Day: 6006 308 4.93 27 35" 911 7.28 4.49
NFLPA Game

Not a ton of production but opened eyes at his Pro Day. Good strength and explosive stats. Will compete for the 4th DT spot. Overall grade 70.5 with a run defense 76.7


Ryan Pope OT San Diego State
College 38 games 24 starts
Pro Day: 6067 320 5.03 28.5 802 7.85 5.09
East West Shrine Game

Big with athletic ability. Was guaranteed $145,000 in this deal. Has ability to make the 53 man squad as a 4th tackle. 74.1 grade in 2017 66.7 in 2018 (PFF)

Micah St. Andrew OG Fresno State
College: 49 games 45 starts
Pro Day: 6025 323 5.62 25 26.5" 711 8.05 5.09

Big guy at guard, Lacks quickness. Was rated 72.5 by PFF, improving each year.


Kevin Strong DE Texas San Antonio
College: 44 games 106 tackles 26.5 TFL 7.5 sacks 2 Fr 1 FF
Pro Day: 6022 275 5.26 17 30.5 810 7.95 4.88

Small but slow. I did not think he had a chance at UDFA deal but he gets a shot. Made the 53 roster and played in the rotation. Finished on injured reserve. Signed for 2020.



CJ Moore DB Ole Miss
College: 31 games 96 tackles 4 int 2 FR 7 PBU
Pro Day: 5110 196 4.43 37" 1004 7.08 4.44

Missed 7 games with with torn pec. Has good measurables but not a lot of productivity.

Played in all 16 games mostly on special teams. Signed for 2020.



Antonio Pittman LB Wayne State
College: 43 games 181 tackle 31.5 TFL 8 sacks 1 int 1 Ff 1 FR
Pro Day 6024 236 4.7 15 36 1006 7.28 4.38

Was invited to the local pro day before the draft. He needs more strength to play inside. Has to prove his worth on special teams. Attended Birmingham Groves.

Was on the practice squad and then played against the Packers in week 17. Signed for 2020

Juwon Young ILB Marshall
College: Marshall 21 games 85 tackles 3 sacks 3 Ff 1 FR
Miami 14 games 61 tackles 1 int 1 FF
Pro Day: 6012 243 4.79 27 30.5 911 7.33 4.4

A guy with good measurables. Kicked out of Miami as a sophomore, settled at Marshall. Strong with 27 reps and good agility. Played stack LB as a Junior and Rush End in 2018. Signed after the Rookie Mini-Camp

Tom Kennedy WR Bryant
College: 18 games 90/1298/10 rec  Lacrosse: 67 games 45 starts 72 goals 45 assists
Pro Day:  5103 197 4.55 22 376" 1004 6.66 4.08

Good agility and strength. Will have to make it on special teams and the slot. Team Captain and All-League in lacrosse.

Played in one game, signed for 2020.


Tryout



Donald Perham TE Stetson
College: 34 games 180/2591/20
Pro Day: 6083 225 4.68 17 38.5 1005 7.53 4.51
Senior Bowl

Big, Tall guy with good hands. Was ranked #211 on the PFF Big Board. Cut after the Rookie Mini-Camp. Played in the XFL. Signed with the Chargers for 2020.



Nate Becker TE Miami Ohio
College: 35 Games 19/206/2 rec
Pro Day: 6047 258 5.1 24 35" 906 4.5 7.41
Tropical Bowl

Showed strong blocking at the Tropical Bowl.  Had overall grade 62 on 488 snaps. Cut after the Rookie Mini-Camp.

Josh Miller CB Ball State
College: 33 games 131 tackles 4 int 23 pbu 1 fr
Pro Day: 5103 182 21 reps injury kept him from working out
Collegiate Gridiron Showchase

Smallish corner  with good strength. Probably will have to play in the slot and special teams. Failed his physical at Mini-Camp

Andre Wilson WR UAB
College:
Pro Day: 5096 180 4.68 7 31.5 906 7.44 4.43

Slow, Small but crafty in the slot. Had 77.5 grade in 2018 Lined up in the slot 417 times vs. 30 out wide

Parker Hesse DE Iowa
College: 52 games 181 tackles 13.5 sacks 2 int 8 PBU 3 FR 4 FF
Pro Day: 6021 253 4.87 18 37" 907 7.18 4.4

Excellent production at Iowa. Lacks size for DE. Showed good explosive testing at his pro day.

Alex Bookser OG Pitt
College: 50 games
Pro Day: 6056 308 29 reps
East West Shrine Game

Did not test due to injury. Played at the Shrine Game. 29 reps shows good strength. If healthy could make the 90 man roster. Has experience at tackle, guard and even center. He was arrested in May 2017.

Jalan McClendon QB Baylor
College: Baylor 55/91/7 715 4 td 34/102/2 rush
NC State: 20 games 26/47/4 262 1 td
Pro Day: 6043 222 4.82 31.5 905 7.09 4.4
NFLPA Game

A good athlete. Limited experience in college. Has a long road ahead. Played in the XFL.

Kyrion Parker Wr Central Missouri State
College: 20 games 69/1375/16
Pro Day: 6026 207 4.56 9 37 1006 7.2 4.46

A guy with size. Excellent production in the redzone. Was a transfer from Texas A& M.

Tatum Stick CB Buffalo
College: 25 games 77 tackles 2 int 15 PBU 1 FF
Pro Day: 5090 195 4.41 15 31.5 908

Small guy who should tryout at slot corner.

Tanner Mangum QB BYU
College: 33 games 520/922/24 6262 39td
Pro Day: 6020 197 4.9 28" 902 7.2 4.41
Tropical Bowl

A guy who showed promise early in his career but was replaced during his senior season. Does not have NFL measurables. Strongest season was his freshman year with a 72.3 passing rating (PFF)

Jared Ruth WR Mount Union
College: 39 games 120/1918/31
Pro Day: 5095 195 4.53 22 35.5" 911 7.21 4.13

A player who needs to be in the slot. Strong with a nose for end zone. Coming out of D3 is going to be a challenge.

Brandon Fanaika OG Stanford
College: 47 games 18 starts
Pro Day: 6024 317 5.48 23 26.5 803 7.62 4.79

Not a starter until his senior year. Shows decent agility for his size.

Luke Idoni LS CMU
College: 38 games 17 tackles 1 FF
Pro day: 6012 227

Also tried out for the Bears. Great student earning many academic awards in College and at Fenton High School.

2019 Detroit Lions Draft Picks

Round # 1 Pick # 8



TJ Hockenson TE Iowa
College Stats: 23 games 73/1080/9 rec 1443 snaps 89.3 PFF Rating
Combine: 6046 251 4.7 17 37.5 1003 7.02 4.23

Analysis:

The Lions took a Tight End in  the first round for third time since 2009. Neither Brandon Pettigrew (2009) nor Eric Ebron (2014) played up to their draft status. Hockenson carried top 10 grades from some NFL Draft Analyst including NFL Draft Scout and Daniel Jeremiah. Considered a complete tight end , he can both catch and block.He should be on the field quite a lot for Lions.

I graded him as a 6.8 or starter as rookie. I would like to see go him near # 20. He played for Brian Ferentz at Iowa. Ferentz was a former TE coach for the Patriots. I'm sure Bob Quinn received a good scouting report from Iowa.

I expect to see a lot 11 personnel. Base offense with James and Hock at TE, Marvin and Kenny G at WR.

Round # 2 Pick # 43





Jahlani Tavai ILB Hawaii
College: Hawaii 47 games 391 tackles 17.5 sacks 2 int 3 FF 3 FR 8 PBU
Pro Day: 6023 246 4.86 33.5 902 4.41

Analysis:

A complete surprise in the 2nd round. I had a undrafted free agent grade. Pro Football Weekly and NFL Draft Scout both had 7th round grades. He missed the last 6 games with a shoulder. He had some red flags with character, a fight in college. He was rated by Pro Football Focus 69th in tackling efficiency among LB in this draft class.

He should play the stack LB. Maybe the middle. This could allow Jarrad Davis to move to Will. Has excellent special teams potential.

I watched two games on Tavai (Wyoming, SJSU) A couple things are evident. He plays another different roles for Hawaii. He played over the TE, Edge rusher, Off the ball LB and LB over the slot.

He has strong arms and controls TE and guards. He plays really hard. All of the place and always around the ball. His lack of speed shows up but his instincts and effort helps to offset it. Not a great pass rusher. Has a good first step but lacks length and bend to beat tackles. Has a good inside rip move.

Round # 3 Pick # 81







Will Harris S Boston College
College: 50 games 225 tackles 17 PBu 5 int 6 FR 1 FF
Combine: 6013 207 4.41 20 36.5 1003 6.81 4.1

Analysis:

A multi-talented safety from Boston College. Can play in the box (27.4%) , middle (38.1%)  or the slot (30.9%). Excellent combine. Known as a nasty hitter. Has immediate special teams impact. Will challenge for playing time in the secondary. Traded a 6th to move up to draft him at #81.

Round # 4 Pick #



Austin Bryant DE Clemson
College: 45 games 130 tackles 37 TFL 21 Sacks 1 Int 1 fr 2 ff 2 PBU
Combine: 6037 271 Did not test due to a Pec Injury

Analysis:

The fourth Clemson D Lineman to be drafted. A pec injury during the season kept him from working out for scouts. He is a clone of Trey Flowers but not quite as explosive. Will be a guy how can be a rotational player for many seasons. Can play outside or slide down inside. Good value after a trade down to pick up a 6th round pick.

Round # 5 Pick # 146




Amani Oruwariye CB Penn State
College: 48 games 107 tackles 30 PBU 8 Int 1 FF
Combine:6016 204 4.47 17 36.5 1000 6.82 4.16

Analysis:

Sliding to the 5th round, Amani offers good value. He will start off his career as back up hopefully transition to starting role outside. He has side and speed to compete outside. Not a physical player so special teams duty might be a challenge. Has upside but is project at this point.

Pro Football Focus loved this guy. Rated him # 36 overall and the # 5 CB. Raved his about his win rate at the Senior Bowl.

Round # 6 Pick 184





Travis Fulgham WR Old Dominion
College: 39 games 128/2044/18 rec
Combine: 6023 215 4.58 4.55 15 36.5 1006 6.84 4.22

Analysis:

Small school guy with size. Played at the Senior Bowl and showed he has potential. Pro Football Focus #128 overall. Has a shot to make the team. He could back up Kenny G.

Round # 6 Pick # 186





Ty Johnson RB Maryland
College: 43 games 348/2635/17 29/381/2 rec 48/1194/2 KOR
Pro Day: 5103 203 4.4 13 34.5 1003

Analysis:

Love this guy. Has speed and elusiveness. Really played well at the East West Game. Can catch and return kicks. Could replace Theo as a third down back. Does not have a lot carries. This guy has potential.

Round #7 Pick #224



Isaac Nauta TE Georgia
College: 42 games 68/905/3
Combine: 6032 244 4.91 4.83 19 28" 906 7.44 4.43

Analysis:
A deep TE class. The Lions did their work and could not resist Nauta. I liked him when I saw him live. He tested poorly but is tough guy who could fit in as a # 3 TE. Will challenge for a roster spot. 8th rated TE by PFF.

Round # 7 Pick #229






P.J. Johnson DT Arizona
College: Arizona 9 games 31 tackles 3 sacks 2 Fr 1 FF
City College of San Fran 10 games 17 tackles 4.5 sacks
Sacramento State 11 games 13 tackles 1 sack 1 ff
Pro Day: 6037 323 5.34 18 24.5 710 7.89 4.97

Analysis:
A guy the Lions worked out during the process. A big guy who could make the team as # 4 DT. A junior snacks. Was PFF # 10 rated DT vs. The Run in the draft class.

Detroit Lions Draft Preview RB

Lions Need level: Medium

Draft Level: Medium

Overview:

Like WR class not a lot of lead running backs. Good # 2 and 3rd down backs. Good values in the mid to late rounds. Guys will make teams even as UDFA.

Top Prospects:
Josh Jacobs Alabama Strong back with goos lateral movement. Not a burner, low mileage
Miles Sanders Penn State Underrated back, Good speed, low mileage
Darrell Henderson Memphis Big play guy who can catch. Has a chance to be a starter early
Damien Harris Alabama Grinder who runs hard. Good blocker.
David Montgomery Iowa State Hard runner. Breaks tackles. Not a burner
Justice Hill Oklahoma State Fast. 4.4 guy. 3rd round
Trayeon Williams Texas A&M Stud. Love this guy, runs hard good speed.
Mike Weber Ohio State My favorite back in the draft. Low mileage, hard to tackle
Travis Homer Miami Good speed, fumbler
Benny Snell Kentucky Hard runner. Productive in the SEC. Worked out for Lions.
Devin Singletary FAU Quick but not fast. 3rd down guy
Alex Mattison Boise State Sled hammer. Strong runner.
Ryquell Armstead Temple Underrated. Runs hard. Like this guy

Lions draft:

Lions need a #2 back. Plenty of guys to fit that bill. I like Weber in round # 3, Armstead in round # 4

Day Three Guys
Alex Barnes Kansas State
Darrin Hall Pitt
James Williams WSU
Lex Thomas UNLV
Ty Johnson Maryland

Player	School	Pos	Height	Weight	40	40PD	225	VJ	BJ	3c	20	Rate
Jacobs, Josh	Alabama	RB	5110	220		4.56	18	35	904			6.8
Love, Bryce	Stanford	RB	5087	200			18					6.6
Weber, Mike	Ohio State	RB	5095	211	4.47		22	33.5				6.5
Harris, Damien	Alabama	RB	5101	216	4.57		16	37	1001			6.3
Henderson, Darrell	Memphis	RB	5083	208	4.53		22	33.5	1001	7.03	4.41	6.3
Sanders, Miles	Penn State	RB	5105	211	4.49		20	36	1004	6.89	4.19	6.3
Williams, Trayveon	Texas A&M	RB	5081	206	4.51		19	33	1001	7.44	4.44	6.3
Armstead, Ryquell	Temple	RB	5112	220	4.45	4.45	22	30	906	7.02	4.29	6.2
Higdon, Karan	Michigan	RB	5090	205	4.49		21	34	1003			6.2
Hill, Justice	Oklahoma State	RB	5095	198	4.4		21	40	1010			6.2
Montgomery, David	Iowa State	RB	5101	222	4.63	4.58	15	33.5	1001	7.12	4.23	6.2
Singletary, Devin	FAU	RB	5074	203	4.66		15	35	909	7.32	4.4	6.2
Snell, Benny	Kentucky	RB	5103	224	4.66		16	29.5	911	7.07	4.33	6.2
Williams, Dexter	Notre Dame	RB	5112	215	4.57	4.63	17	36	1010	7	4.16	6.2
Gaskin, Myles	Washington	RB	5092	205	4.58	4.56	24	35.5		7.19	4.27	6.1
Homer, Travis	Miami	RB	5103	201	4.48		17	39.5	1010	7.07	4.31	6.1
Scarlett, Jordan	Florida	RB	5105	208	4.47		21	30	908	7.37	4.63	6.1

Detroit Lions Draft Preview Wide Receiver

Lions need level: High

Draft level Medium

Overview:

Not a strong draft for # 1 WR. Very few guys who should go in the 1st round. However, there are a number of guys who can be good # 2, # 3 receivers in the league. If you want big outside guys there a number guys including NKeal Harry, Kelvin Harmon, JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Hasaan Butler. If you prefer a smaller guy with quicks you can get Andy Isabella, Hunter Renfrow,  Hollywood Brown, Good depth throughout the middle rounds.

Top Prospects:
DK Metcalf Ole Miss One trick Pony- Deep routes. He is a good at those.
Hollywood Brown Oklahoma Crazy fast, Makes people miss. Scary in the open field.
NKeal Harry ASU Good size and Hands, 2nd round
AJ Brown Ole Miss Good route runner. Has some shake. Pro ready
Parris Campbell Ohio State Fast, slot guy. Not a deep receiver
Deebo Samuel South Carolina Tough, tackler breaker, good downfield receiver.
Hakeem Butler Iowa State Big with Good hands. Nightmare in the redzone
Riley Ridley Georgia Smooth route runner. Lacks speed
Kelvin Harmon NC State Big guy with hands. Not a speed guy. lacks separation
Miles Boykin Notre Dame Height,Weight Speed guy. Has upside.
JJ Arcega-Whiteside Stanford Huge guy who can catch in traffic. Surprised with 4.49 40.
Andy Isabella UMASS Fast, reminds me of Wes Welker
Mecole Hardman Georgia Fast, slot guy. Underrated
Emanuel Hall Missouri Tall, better speed than you think.

Lions draft:
Lions have worked out Harry, Isabella, and Hall. Sent guys to Ohio State and West Virginia. I like Brown, Samuel or Harry in the 2nd round. Campbell would be a steal in the third. A speed guy like Isabella, Hardman would be a good third round pick.

Guys Lions have had contact with this off season
WR Jamal Custis Syracuse (PRO)
WR Gary Jennings WVU (PRO)
WR David Sills WVU (PRO)
Wr Emmanuel Hall Missouri (pro)
Wr KeeSean Johnson Fresno (pro)
WR Keelan Doss (Com) UC Davis
WR Tyre Brady Marshall (Pro)
WR Justin Sumpter Kennesaw (Pro)
WR John Ursua Hawaii (30)
WR NKeal Harry ASU (30)
WR Diontae Johnson Toledo (LOC)
WR Cody Thompson Toledo (LOC)
WR Berkley Edwards Michigan (LOC)

Day Three guys
Gary Jennings West Virginia
Hunter Renfrow Clemson
Keelan Doss UC-Davis
Penny Hart Ga State
Jamal Custis Syracuse
Cody Thompson Toledo
Terry Godwin Georgia

Player	School	Pos	Height	Weight	40	40PD	225	VJ	BJ	3c	20	Rate
Samuel, Deebo	South Carolina	WR	5114	214	4.48		15	39	1002	7.03	4.14	6.9
Campbell, Paris	Ohio State	WR	5117	205	4.31		11	40	1103		4.03	6.8
Brown, Marquise	Oklahoma	WR	5093	166								6.7
Davis, Felton	MSU	WR	6034	211			21					6.6
Harry, N'Keal	ASU	WR	6023	228	4.53		27	38.5	1002			6.5
Butler, Hakeen	Iowa State	WR	6053	227	4.48		18	36	1008			6.5
McLaurin, Terry	Ohio State	WR	6000	208	4.35		18	37.5	1005	7.01	4.15	6.5
Metcalf, DK	Ole Miss	WR	6033	228	4.33		27	40.5	1102	7.25	4.4	6.5
Hardman, Mecole	Georgia	WR	5102	187	4.33		17	36.5	911	6.75	4.25	6.4
Boykin, Miles	Notre Dame	WR	6036	220	4.42		12	43.5	1108	6.77	4.07	6.4
Brown, A.J.	Ole Miss	WR	6004	226	4.49		19	36.5	1000	6.89	4.26	6.4
Isabella, Andy	UMASS	WR	5087	186	4.31		15	36.5	1001	6.95	4.15	6.4
Jennings, Gary	West Virginia	WR	6010	213	4.42		20	37	1007	7.32	4.15	6.4
Sills, David	WVU	WR	6032	210	4.57		14	37.5	1000	6.97	4.28	6.4
Hall, Emanuel	Missouri	WR	6017	201	4.39		15	43.5	1109			6.3
Harmon, Kevin	NC State	WR	6024	221	4.6	4.63	18	32.5	909	7.15	4.32	6.3
Slayton, Darius	Auburn	WR	6010	190	4.39		11	40.5	1103	7	4.15	6.2
Johnson, Anthony	Buffalo	Wr	6021	211		4.55	18	32.5	1002	7.12		6.2
Renfrow, Hunter	Clemson	WR	5103	184	4.59		7	35	908	6.8	4.19	6.2
Johnson, bisi	CSU	WR	6004	204	4.51		14	38	1004	6.88	4.16	6.2
Godwin, Terry	Georgia	WR	5113	184	4.55			36.5	909	6.96	4.18	6.2
Ridley, Riley	Georgia	WR	6012	199	4.58		13	30.5	1004	7.22	4.28	6.2
Dixon, John	Ohio State	WR	5103	201	4.41		16	37.5	1000		4.43	6.2
Mitchell, Dilion	Oregon	WR	6012	197	4.46		12	36.5	1002	6.93	4.39	6.2
Arcega-Whiteside, JJ	Stanford	WR	6020	225		4.49		34	910			6.2

Detroit Lions Draft Preview Tight End

Lions need: High

Draft Level Very Good

Overall:

Good prospects throughout out the draft. Some Pass catchers like Noah Fant and Josh Oliver. I like Dawson Knox from Ole Miss, I think the Patriots would love this guy. Solid prospects in the mid rounds.

Lions needs:

Lions need another TE to supplement Jesse James. Michael Roberts has been a bust. I think they could get a player in round # 3 or 4

Top Prospects:

TJ Hockenson Iowa Complete Player. Beast with the ball. Good blocker Top 20
Noah Fant Iowa Athlete. Will be over drafted.
Irv Smith Alabama Excellent receiver. Good feel for the middle of the field.
Kaden Smith Stanford Slow, blocker. Not a threat down the field
Josh Oliver SJSU Receiver only. Eric Ebron clone. Will not block.
Jace Sternberger Texas A&M Jason Witten type of guy. Will catch a lot of passes in the NFL
Dawson Knox Ole Miss Underrated. Blocks, can run. catch.
Caleb Wilson UCLA Overrated. Can run but smooth.
Alize Mack Notre Dame Could surprise. Played well at Notre Dame.
Foster Moreau LSU Good athelte. Not used at LSU. Could be a find.
Drew Sample Washington Solid # 2 TE.
Isaac Nauta Georgia Good film. Bad combine. WIll find a role in the NFL
Kahale Warring SDSU Diamond in the rough. Size and speed
Trevor Wesco West Virginia Another athlete. Can move around. Play Special Teams
Donald Parham Stetson 6'8" guy with speed. Raw and won't block
Tommy Sweeney Boston College Solid # 3 TE.

Lions picks:

Hockenson is probably in play in round # 1. I would not take him at #8. Knox and Smith are round # 2 guys. The Lions have worked out or interviewed almost everyone of these guys.

Workouts or meetings
TE Noah Fant Iowa (30)
TE Isaac Nauta UGA (Com)
TE Kaden Smith Stanford (COM)
TE Irv Smith Alabama (Com)
TE TJ Hockenson Iowa (Com)
TE Dawson Knox Mississippi State (30)
TE Jake Sternberger Texas A&M (30, Pro)
TE Drew Sample (30) Washington
TE Dawson Knox Ole Miss (30)
TE Zach Gentry Michigan (Loc)

Player	School	Pos	Height	Weight	40	40PD	225	VJ	BJ	3c	20	Rate
Hockenson, TJ	Iowa	TE	6046	251	4.7		17	37.5	1003	7.02	4.18	6.8
Knox, Dawson	Ole Miss	TE	6043	254		4.58	16	34.5	1002	7.02	4.31	6.5
Fant, Noah	Iowa	TE	6041	249	4.5		20	39.5	1007	6.81	4.22	6.4
Oliver, Josh	SJSU	TE	6045	246	4.63		22	34	909	7.21	4.47	6.4
Sternberger, Jake	Texas A&M	TE	6040	251	4.75		17	31.5	905	7.19	4.31	6.4
Smith, Irv	Alabama	Te	6023	242	4.63		19	32.5	902	7.32	4.33	6.3
Moreau, Foster	LSU	TE	6042	253	4.66		22	36.5	1001	7.16	4.11	6.3
Mack, Alize	Notre Dame	Te	6040	249	4.7		22	36	1000	7.27	4.34	6.3
Warring, Kahale	SDSU	TE	6051	252	4.67		19	36.5	1002	7.21	4.25	6.3
Sweeney, Tommy	Boston College	TE	6046	253	4.83		17	32	907	7.17	4.31	6.2
Nauta, Isaac	Georgia	TE	6032	244	4.91	4.83	19	28	906	7.44	4.43	6.2
Wilson, Caleb	UCLA	TE	6042	240	4.56		14	29	905	7.2	4.4	6.2
Sample, Drew	Washington	TE	6046	255	4.71			33.5	907	7.15	4.31	6.2
Conrad, CJ	Kentucky	TE	6043	249		4.8	21	33	905	7.13	4.41	6.1
Brown, Keenen	Texas State	TE	6024	247	4.75	4.7		33.5	909	7.27	4.51	6
Dillon, Kano	Oregon	TE	6045	258		4.69	18	35.5	1001	7.39	4.52	5.9
Raymond, Dax	Utah State	TE	6045	255	4.72	4.71	15	33	905	7.15	4.39	5.9
Smith, Kaden	Stanford	TE	6050	255	4.92		15	33.5	900	7.08	4.47	5.8
Parham, Donald	Stetson	TE	6083	225		4.68	17	38.5	1005	7.53	4.51	5.8
Beck, Andrew	Texas	TE	6026	254		4.63	24	34	911	7.34	4.26	5.8
Wesco, Trevon	WVU	TE	6034	267	4.89		24	31	909	7.18	4.38	5.8

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