Detroit Lions draft Preview Defensive Tackle

Lions Cut Snacks, let A'Shawn walk and have not re-signed Mike Daniels. The addition of Nick Williams and Danny Shelton should solidify the position. The Lions have Williams and Hand to play the 3 technique and Shelton and Atkins to play the Nose. Another versatile play maker would add some pop to this group.

3 technique- More of upfield player than can get a push in the pass game.

Jared Kinlaw South Carolina 6051 324 7 top 10
Long, Explsoive player. A model for a 3 technique. First off the snap and can beat guards with his quickness at 324 lbs. Can get a little high and get pushed by the double team. Unblockable at the Senior Bowl Practices. 37 games 10.5 sacks 18 TFK 3 FF. PFF stats show he played 2/3 of his snaps at 3 tech.

Ross Blacklock TCU 6031 290 4.9 29" 811 7.77 4.67 6.9 2nd round (hopefully)
Explosive player. Great off the ball. wrecks offensive blocking schemes. Loved his tape. I would like the Lions to draft this guy in the 2nd round. 24 games 5.5 sacks 15.5 TFL. out of 570 snaps 446 were at 3 tech. (PFF)

Marlon Davidson Auburn 6032 303 5.04 21 reps 6.5 2nd round
A pumped up Trey Flowers. Played the edge at Auburn but should play 3 tech in the NFL. Flashes on tape with his power. Kicked around the South OL at the Senior Bowl practices.
 51 g 17 sacks 29.5 TFL 4 FF

Jordan Elliott Missouri 6037 302 5.02 24 27.5" 4.73 6.4 2nd Round
Quick player that can shoot gaps. Could get stronger against the run.
31 games 5.5 sacks 18 TFL 1 FF

Neville Gallimore Oklahoma 6020 304 4.79 23 30" 904 7.97 4.69 6.3 2nd-3rd round
Poor man's Aaron Donald. Can beat guards with his quickness. Was a tough match up at the Senior Bowl for the North. He and Murray really showed up on tape at Oklahoma. Not a two gap player.
51 games 9 sacks 18 TFL 5 FF. Split time at NT and 3 tech.

Justin Madubike Texas A&M 6025 293 4.83 31 reps 7.37 6.3 2nd round
Another very quick explosive 3 tech. Not a two gap players. Disappears on tape than makes a splash play. 38 games 11 sacks 24.5 TFL 5 FF. Played almost exclusively over the guard.

James Lynch Baylor 6035 289 5.01 23 29" 903 7.39 4.39 6.3 3rd round
Excellent quickness. Can shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. has some bend on the pass rush. Has some scheme versatility. 38 games 22 sacks 33.5 TFL 3 FF

Larrell Murchinson NC State 6023 297 5.05 29 29" 910 7.89 4.51 6.3 5th round
Played for the North at the Senior Bowl. Showed good quickness and relentless play. Can play the nose as well. Shows strength vs. the run. A good # 3 DT in the league. 25 games 11 sacks 20 TFL

Raekwon Davis Alabama 6061 311 5.12 24 28" 903 7.95 4.86 6.2 3rd round
Looks the part. Dominated early in his career. Play fell off the last two years. Doesn't get off of blocks. Doesn't give any ground. Has the talent and the name. Will get over drafted.
48 games 11.5 sacks 19.5 TFL 1 FF. Played mostly outside the guard or over the tackle.

Robert Windsor Penn State 6044 290 4.9 21 28.5 903 7.47 4.44 6.1 5th round
Great effort player with some versatility. Could play some 5 tech and slide down to the 3. Tested better than I thought. Sleeper in this draft. 52 G 14 sacks 20 TFL 3 FF

McTevin Agim Arkansas  6024 309 4.98 27 30.5 901 7.55 4.66 5.8 5th-6th round
Played at the Senior Bowl for the North and showed some quickness. Not a two gap player. Will be a 4th DT in the NFL. 49 games 14.5 sacks 31.5 TFL 6 FF. Played 330 3 tech snaps, 145 NT.

Josiah Coatney Ole Miss 6035 309 5.21 22 27" 803 8.07 4.82 5.8 7th round
Senior Bowl. Can play both 3 and Nose. Too slow at 3 , too small at Nose. Could get stronger and develop into a rotational DT. 15. TFl 6.5 sacks

Khalil Davis Nebraska 6010 308 4.75 32 32.5" 905 5.8 Day 3
Will get drafted just on his combine workout. Rare athletic ability. Does not flash a whole lot on film or at the shrine game.

Carlos Davis Nebraska 6021 314 4.82 27 27.5" 807 4.52 Day 3
Good numbers from the combine and played better than his twin. 125 t 14 TFL 9.5 sacks

Nose- Two gap run stuffer that can get a push in the pass game.

Derrick Brown Auburn 6045 326 5.16 28 27" 900 8.22 4.79 7 Top 10
Game Changing player that can play all along the front. Immovable on double teams. Unblockable by most college guards. Made one highlight play each game. Ideal for the two gap scheme.
53 games 12.5 sacks 34.5 TFL 5 FF

Leki Fotu Utah 6054 330 5.15 21 reps 6.3 4th round
Huge guy with movement skills. Can push a guard or center on the pass rush. Holds ground vs. the double team. Not a play maker but does his job. 45 games 4.5 sacks 17 TFL 2 FF. Did not pass the physical for the Senior Bowl.

Davon Hamilton Ohio State 6036 320 5.14 33 29.5" 806 7.72 6.2 4th round
Big guy with more quickness than you think. Played well at the Senior Bowl for the North. Can slide over to the 3 tech. Good # 3 DT in the NFL 53 g 7 sacks 21 TFL

Rashad Lawrence LSU 6020 308 5.07 22 8.03 5th round
Played all over the line from over the tackle to nose. Has some tools. High character player. Team Captain. Rotational DT. 39 g 120 t 9 sacks 7 pd

John Penisini Utah 6013 318 23 reps 25.5 " 4.93 6th round Shrine Game
Run stuffer with little to offer in the pass rush. Long arms for height. Run down player.
28g 80t 5 sacks 2 ff 1 fr

Raquan Williams MSU 6037 308 5.04 17 25.5" 805 7.72 4.58 5.9 6th round
Better player than athlete. Tweener who can play 3 tech or the Nose. Made a lot plays for MSU. Needs to get stronger. a # 4 DT in the NFL. 50 games 11.5 sacks 29 TFL 3 FF

Darrion Daniels Nebraska 6034 311 5.18 21 27" 901 7.75 4.93 5.6 day 3
Big guy who moves pretty well. Played for the North at the Senior Bowl. Played mostly nose and made some plays. #4 DT in the NFL. 41 g 2.5 sacks 13 TFl 1 int. Split time at 3 tech and NT

Late Rounds or Free Agent
Malcolm Roach Texas 6021 297 4.84 20 30" 906 NFLPA
Mos Fifita Air Force 6007 319 Hula Bowl
Teasir Tart FIU 6027 304 NFLPA
Auzoyah Alufohai West Georgia 6042 313 5.32 20 29" 804 8.19 5.09 Shrine Game
Joe Gaziano Northwestern 6041 281 5.1 25 32.5" 903 7.5 4.61 Shrine Game
Broderick Washington Texas Tech 6022 305 23 reps