Detroit Lions Draft Preview WR/TE

The Lions top 4 Wr are on the final year of their contracts. Drafting one or two in this deep draft could add stability and playmaking to this group. TE is a weak group. The Lions do not have a need there.

Outside Receivers

Jerry Jeudy Alabama 6010 193 4.45 35" 1000 4.53 7 Top 10
Stud athlete. Makes play after play. Has speed, strength and route running skills.
42 games 159/2742/26

CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma 6015 198 4.5 11 34.5" 1004 7 Top 15
Catches everything. Runs after the catch. Can be moved around the formation.
41 games 173/3292/32

Tee Higgins 6035 216 4.59 31 1003 4.53 6.9 1st Round
Tracks the deep ball. Makes contested catches. Runs the entire route tree.
43 games 135/2448/27

Laviska Shenault Colorado 6005 227 4.58 17 reps 6.9 1st round
Strong, a RB with the ball. Plays all over the formation. Dynamic in space. Injury concern as he was unable to finish the Combine or participate in the pro day. 32 g 149/1943/10

Brandon Aiuyk ASU 5116 205 4.5 11 40" 1008 6.8 Round 2
Playmaker, great with the ball. Can make the contested catch. Good punt returner. Injury concern. Had post season surgery. 25 games 98/1666/11

Denzel Mims Baylor 6026 206 4.38 16 38.5" 1011 6.66 4.43 6.8  Top 50
Underrated. Went to the Senior Bowl North and was caught everything. Blew up the combine. Future star. Played 2018 with a broken hand. 48 g 186/2925/28

Justin Jefferson LSU 6012 202 4.43 37/5" 1006 6.5 Top 50
Smooth playmaker. Made big plays in the big games. A great # 2 WR. Great in the redzone.
34 g 165/2415/24

Michael Pittman USC 6037 223 4.52 13 36.5" 1001 6.96 4.14 6.5 2nd round
Strong. Great hands. Schooled Utah. Makes the contested catch. Went to the Senior Bowl practices for the North and could not be covered. 48 g 171/2519/19

Chase Claypool Notre Dame 6043 238 4.42 19 40.5" 1006 6.4 2nd-3rd round
Great Senior Bowl week for the North. Blew up the combine. Size/speed combination not seen since Calvin Johnson. 50 g 150/2159/19

Van Jefferson Florida 6014 200 3rd-4th round
Great Senior Bowl week. Great route runner. Excellent hands. Injury concern held him out of the combine. Good # 2 WR. 48 g 175/2159/16

Donovan People-Jones Michigan 6015 212 4.48 44.5" 1107 6.2 3rd-4th round
Rare athlete. Good punt returner. Inconsistent. Did not play to potential at Michigan.
37 g 103/1327/14

Bryan Edwards South Carolina 6026 212 6.2 3rd round
Loved this guy on film. Made a contested catch for a TD vs. Alabama. Runs well the ball on the quick game. Injury concern kept him out the Combine. 48 g 234/3045/22

Antonio Gandy-Golden Liberty  6035 222 4.6 22 36" 1007 7.33 4.55 3rd-4th round
Huge WR. Strong. Played well at the Senior Bowl for the North. Has the chance to be a solid # 2 WR. 45 g 240/3814/33

Kendrick Rogers Texas A&M 6042 208 4.51 17 35.5: 1004 7.13 4.48 6.2 4th-6th round
Excellent hands and size. Has upside with his speed and strength. Could develop into a good # 2 WR. 34 g 68/786/7 rec

Gabriel Davis 6020 216 4.54 14 35" 1004 7.08 4.59 5.9 5th round
Can play both inside and out. I think he could a solid # 2 receiver early in his career.
38 g 152/2447/23 rec

Collin Johnson Texas 6056 221 5.9 4th-5th round
Great size and hands. Red zone threat. Does not have great burst but could be an excellent role player. Watched his La Tech and TCU films. This guy has upside 45g 188/2624/15 rec

Tyler Johnson Minnesota 6013 206 5.9 4th-5th round
Pro-type for # 2 receiver. Has enough speed and runs good routes. Can catch the ball in traffic. Underrated. I like this guy. Pro Comp: Marvin Jones 49 g 213/3305/33 rec

Possible day 3 picks

Isaiah Coulter Rhode Island 6017 198 4.45 36" 10017.28 4.62 6
Really good speed/height combo. Catches the ball well and has some shake after the catch. Will he be physical enough?

Isaiah Hodgins Oregon State 6035 210 4.61 9 36.5" 1004 7.01 4.12
Not a great athlete but catches the contested ball. Excellent near the sideline. Needs to develop quickness and moves off the line. Not a YAC guy. 34g 176/2322/20

Quartney Davis Texas A&M 6011 199 4.54 35.5" 5.9 Senior Bowl North
Deep ball receiver. Tracks the ball well. Nor strong and Not a YAC guy. Had an ACL injury in 2017.
32g 99/1201/11

Stephen Guidry Miss State 6032 201 4.47 34" 1005 7.31 4.46 5.9 NFLPA
Height/Speed guy. Big catch radius. Impressed at the NFLPA game. Not quick. Needs to get stronger to play outside.

Austin Mack Ohio State 6000 208 4.59 31.5 909 4.42 Senior Bowl
Tough receiver with goods hands. Not a great athlete that is not an YAC guy. Would not be surprised to see him go undrafted.

Slot Receivers

Henry Ruggs Alabama 5110 188 4.27 42" 10117 Top 15
Speed WR. A big play almost every time he touches the ball. Tracks the ball very well on the deep pass. 41 98/1716/24

Jalen Reagor TCU 5108 206 4.47  42" 1006 7.314.46 2nd Round
My favorite WR in the draft. Reminds me of Golden Tate. Creates separation and runs like a RB with the ball. Explosive player. 39 148/2248/22

KJ Hamler Penn State 5085 178 15 reps 2nd round
Tough, fast. Dynamite with the ball. Can return punts. Play maker. 26 g 98/1658/13

Devin Duvernay Texas 5104 202 4.39 35/5" 1003 7.13 4.2 6.7 4th round
Fast, RB with the ball. Ran better routes than expected at the Senior Bowl. Impact kick returner.
52 g 176/2468/16

James Proche 5105 201 20 reps 34.5" 7.25 4.4 6.2 4th-5th round
Perfect slot receiver. Quick and strong. Catches everything. Runs well the ball. Good Senior Bowl for the North week help solidify his draft status. 50 g 301/3949/39

Lynn Bowden Kentucky 5105 204 1 13 reps 6.2 3rd round.
Top notch athlete. Played everything including QB. Watch his Bowl game. Carried the team. Might be the sleeper of the WR position. 39 g 114/1303/6

KJ Hill Ohio State 5117 196 4.6 17 32.5" 906 6.2 4th-5th round
Was excellent at the Senior Bowl for the North. Caught everything. Disappointed at the combine with 4.6. Still is dangerous with the ball. 53 games 201/2332/20

John Hightower Boise State 6014 189 4.43 38.5" 1002 7.07 4.21 6 4th-5th round
Best player at he Shrine game. Backed it up with a 4.4 at the combine. Can catch the long ball and return kicks. 24 g 82/1447/14

Possible 3rd day picks

Joe Reed Virginia 6004 223 4.47 21 38" 1003 5.9 Shrine Game
RB playing receiver. Excellent KOR guy.  Might develop into a #3  guy. Has ability with the ball.
50 g 129/1465/16

Jauan Jennings Tennessee 6030 215 4.72 29" 911 5.9 Senior Bowl
Big, Strong player. Reminds me of Anquan Boldin. Runs like a fullback. Will be great on special teams. Not fast or quick but gets open and punishes DB. 51g 146/2153/18

Kalija Lipscomb Vanderbilt 6001 207 4.57 16 32 1007 5.8 Senior Bowl
Plays in the slot and finds openings in the underneath coverage. Hard to tackle with the ball. # 4 type of guy who can play some special teams. 47 g 198/2356/22

Quez Watkins Southern Miss 6001 185 4.35 36.5 1005 7.28 4.36
Fast, Gadget guy. Not a polished football player. You will have to move him around.

Aaron Fuller Washington 5106 188 4.59 34" 910 7.14 5.6 NFLPA
Not big nor fast. Has good hands and is tough. Limited upside but has some feel to his game.
53 g 159/2051/13

Darnell Mooney Tulane 5101 176 4.38 9 37" 1004 5.9 NFLPA
KJ Osborn Miami 5114 203 4.48 18 37.5" 1003 7 4.35
Freddie Swaim Florida 6001 197 4.46 16 36.5 1004 7.05 4.26 5.9 Shrine Game
Jeff Thomas Miami 5087 170 4.45 36.5" 1005 5.9
Dez Patmon WSU 6043 225 4.48 15 36" 1100 4.38 5.9 Shrine Game
Trishton Jackson Syracuse 6006 197 4.5 36" 909 5.8
Josh Pearson Jacksonville St 6033 202 4.49 23 41.5" 1008 7.13 4.18 5.8 NFLPA
Marquez Calloway Tennessee 6014 205 4.55 38" 1006 NFLPA
Tyrie Cleveland Florida 6025 209 4.46 13 39.5" 1006 Senior Bowl
Trishton Jackson Syracuse 6006 197 4.5 36" 909
Omar Bayless Arkansas State 6005 212 4.62 11 36" 1003 7.35 4.5 Shrine Game
Jamarcus Bradley Louisiana 6003 198 Shrine Game
Mason Kinsey Berry 5104 198 4.59 16 37.5" 1005 Shrine Game
Aaron Parker Rhode Island 6016 209 4.57 12 26.5" 904 4.23 Shrine Game
Will Hastings Auburn 5100 175 4.51


Tight End

Albert Okwuegbunam Missouri 6054 258 4.49 6.5 3rd round
In a terrible TE class. This guy has most upside. Big and can run. Has to work on his blocking.
33 g 98/1187/23

Cole Kmet Notre Dame 6056 262 4.7 37" 1003 7.44 4.41 6.4 3rd round.
Best all around TE. Can block and work the middle of field. Will be over drafted because the class is so bad. 35 g 60/691/6

Adam Trautman Dayton 6050 255 4.8 18 34.5" 906 6.78 4.27 6.3 3rd Round
Showed he belonged at the Senior Bowl for the North. Good blocker and receiver. Small School developmental player. 44 g 178/2295/31 rec

Bryce Hopkins Purdue 6036 245 4.66 21 33.5' 908 7.25 4.28 6.3
Athlete. Good in space. Can win one on one battles Not a great blocker. Played for the North at the Senior Bowl 48 games 130/1945/16

Possible 3rd day Picks
Hunter Bryant Washington 6022 238 4.74 23 32.5" 907 7.08 4.46
Dalton Keene Va Tech 6041 253 4.71 21 34" 1005 7.07 4.19
Harrison Bryant FAU 6046 242 4.72 13 32.5" 901 7.15 4.46
Thaddeus Moss LSU 6017 250 Injury Concern
Colby Parkison Stanford 6072 252 4.77 18 32.5 901 7.15 4.46
Jared Pinckney Vanderbilt 6040 257 4.96 23
Joshua Deguara Cincinnati 6025 245 4.72 25 35.5" 907 7.15 4.35 Senior Bowl
Sean McKeon Michigan 6051 242 18 reps Senior Bowl
Steve Sullivan LSU 6060 248 4.66 36.5" 1003 7.51 4.62 Senior Bowl
Devin Asiasi UCLA 6030 257 4.73 16 30.5 907
Jacob Breeland Oregon 6047 252 Knee Injury
Charlie Taumoepeau Portland State 6022 240 4.75 18 36.5" 1001 7 4.27 Senior Bowl
Charlie Woerner Georgia 6045 244 4.78 21 34.5 1000 7.18 4.46 NFLPA
Juwan Johnson Oregon 6040 230 4.58 14 33" 1004 6.94 4.27 Shrine Game
Giovanni Ricci WMU 6031 234 Shrine Game
Dom Wood-Anderson Tennessee 6034 261 4.92  35" 911 Shrine Game
Parker Houston SDSU 6021 250 Shrine Game