Saturday, April 10, 2021

2021 Detroit Lions Draft Preview RB

 

Lions current Depth chart



Swift as the lead back with Williams and Johnson playing roles is a solid backfield. Another young playmaker who can return kicks would be a nice addition. A training camp battle for the FB spot is on tap.

2021 Draftable prospects


Analysis:

Good backs at the top of the draft with depth in the late rounds. Williams is my favorite back. He runs hard and has speed. Harris has all the game. Big and good hands. Etienne is a D'Andre Swift clone. Quick back who can find seams with great acceleration. Backs like Stevenson, Sermon offer inside running and short yard ability later in the draft. Gainwell is the diamond in the rough here. Offers speed and open field ability. Mitchell is another player with upside. Fast without a lot of mileage. 

Lions outlook:

I would not draft a back until late or sign one as an UDFA. There is depth in the class and the Lions do not have an immediate need at the position.

Guys I like:

Mid rounds;

Ken Gainwell Memphis

Elijah Mitchell Louisiana

Late rounds or UDFA

Chris Evans Michigan

Stevie Scott Indiana

Khalil Herbert Va Tech







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