The 2018 Detroit Lions draft has made very little impact. Drafting a Center and trading up for a Running Back has shown little effect on the win/loss record. Interior lineman and running backs are not impact player. Beside QB, pass rushers, pass receivers and cover guys will impact the game most.
Quinn has not followed paradigm.
Round # 1 Pick # 20
Frank Ragnow Center Arkansas
31 starts
Current status:
Starting center. Very good year in 2019. Moved from his guard in 2018. 2020 Pro Bowl center.
What I said in 2018: 6.5 Starter as a rookie. Upside to be a solid pro.
Bob Quinn continues to overhaul the Offensive Line. Ragnow is is big and a good athlete. Will be in the mix at Center or Left Guard. I had a second round grade on him. I dinged him for the ankle injury. PFF ranked the # 1 center in College in both 2016 and 2017. Never allowed a sack in his career.
Round # 2 pick #43
Kerryon Johnson RB Auburn
18 games 14 starts 231/1044/6 42/340/2 2FL
Current Status:
Rotational RB. Injuries have cost him 14 games over the his first two years. This is a great examples of why you don't take a RB early. Lions doubled down on the mistake in the 2020 draft with D'Andre Swift. Looks to have lost all burst. Solid pass protector.
What I Said in 2018. 6.8 Starter in rookie year, solid pro. Ranked in # 4 RB
Lions trade a 4th round pick to the Patriots to move up to take Johnson. He needs to add some strength but can be a legit lead back. Check out his Alabama tape.
Round # 3 Pick # 82
Tracy Walker S Louisana-Lafayette
29 games 12 starts 12 tackles 3 int 9 PBU
Current status:
Starting Safety coming off a solid year. Versatile player who could be a foundational piece for the Lions. Really struggled in 2020.
What I said in 2018: 5.9 back up and special teams player.
Had a good week at the East West Shrine game. Has good measurables and will play free safety. I had 5th round grade on him. Same High School as Darius Slay.
Round # 4 Pick #114
Da'Shawn Hand DT Alabama
16 games 10 starts 33 tackles 3 sacks 2 FF
Current status:
Rotational interior lineman with upside. Has missed half the games his first two years due to injury. Future in doubt with another year lost in 2020.
What I said in 2018: 6.2 rotational player.
Lions traded a 3rd round pick in 2019 to the Patriots for Hand. He has a lot talent. Has been described as a boom or bust project. His college position will coach him in Detroit. Can play 3 technique and big end.
Round #5 Pick #153
Tyrell Crosby Tackles Oregon
Current Status:
Swing tackle. Has been solid in his fill in opportunities. Likely will that will be his role for the next two years.
What I said in 2018: 6.4 Solid back up who could start by year # 3
A mauler in the run game who projects to right tackle. Has the traits to start in the NFL. Fell because of medical. Foot injury in 2016. Will back up at tackle. May transition into a guard.
Round # 7 Pick # 237
Nick Bawden FB SDSU
10 games 1 start.
Current Status:
Rotational FB. Injured Reserve for three years. Ranked at the bottom of PFF FB rankings in 2019.
What I said in 2018: 5.8 Back end of the roster player.
Lions bringing back the fullback under Matt Patricia. Started his career at QB. Was named 2016 PFF All-American.
Bonus
Undrafted Free Agent
Mike Ford CB SEMO state
22 games 6 starts 37 tackles 3 PBU
Current Status
Will fight for the 5th CB spot. Showed promise his rookie year but regressed in 2019. Amari passed him on the depth chart. Was a no dress in week # 16.
What I said in 2018: 5.8 Possibly back up and special teams guy.
Great pro day. Reminds me of Jamaal Agnew. Explosive athlete. $7,500 Bonus $20,000 Guaranteed.
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