Detroit Lions host CB Rashaan Melvin in pre draft visit

Rashaan Melvin is a corner from Northern Illinois. He put his name on the map with a solid senior season making 17 PBU, 1 pick and 55 tackles in 12 starts. His pro day numbers opened the eyes of scouts:

6017

200

4.42

38

1006

4.29

7.32

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A good size speed prospect who would probably be a third day selection or a UDFA signee. I have him rate at 5.7 udfa rookie.

Detroit Lions draft preview: Visits by Travis Frederick and Jeremiah Green

Lions host OC-OG from Wisconsin Travis Frederick on Friday.  A guy with ability to be a starter in the NFL at center and maybe guard. Not a real movement player but a masher in a small area. I rate 6.3 Back up but a starter down the line. His value window opens in the 3rd round.

Combine Stats:

6040

312

5.58

21

28.5

801

4.76

7.81

Lions bring in workout wonder OLB Jeremiah Green of Nevada. A two year player for the wolf pack, he played 26 games amassing 117 tackles 2 sacks and 3 int. A guy who runs under 4.5 at 245 lbs. is worth a look. I could see him going as early as the 4th. I rate him 6 athlete with upside.

Pro day stats:

6011

245

4.49

39.5

1001

4.28

6.91

Visits and workouts so far:

Justin Hunter, Cord Patterson, Robert Woods, Dee Milliner, Jarvis Jones, Ontario McCalebb. Eric Fisher, David Amerson, Reid Fragel, Dion Jordan, Michael Williams, Dion Sims, Brennan Williams UNC, Chance Warmack, Cody Davis, Vinson Painter, Mike Cox, Travis Kelce, Manti Teo, Brian Winters, Myles White, Sam Martin P, Travis Frederick, Jeremiah Green

Detroit Lions draft visits- Mike Cox, Vinson Painter, Cody Davis Brian Winters

Update on Detroit Lions draft visits:

RB Mike Cox UMASS 5117 220 4.6 24 reps 38 vj 1007 broad 4.09 20 6.87 ldrill

I see Cox, a U of M transfer, as a udfa and a guy who would have to use special teams as a way to make a team. Could be a scout team running back on the practice squad.

OT Vinson Painter Va Tech 6040 306 4.95 32 reps 30.5 801 broad 4.56 20 7.71 ldrill

A good athlete with NFL measureables. Only one year of expereince at Right Tackle for the Hokies. I rate him 6.1 or back up guy with upside 5th round pick.


S Cody Davis Texas Tech 6014 204 4.41 15 reps 41.5 vj 1003 broad 4.04 20 6.79 ldrill

Davis is a safety who has made a name for himself in the regional combine circuit. Good size speed guy with range. 6.1 rating back up with upside 5th round

OG Brian Winters Kent State 6034 320 5.2 27 vj 805 broad 4.75 20 7.57 ldrill

A left tackle at Kent will ove inside in the league. I rate him 6.4 back up as a rookie but starter down the line. 3rd round.

Visits So far:

Visits: Justin Hunter, Cord Patterson, Robert Woods, Dee Milliner, Jarvis Jones, Ontario McCalebb. Eric Fisher, David Amerson, Reid Fragel, Dion Jordan, Michael Williams, Dion Sims, Brennan Williams UNC, Chance Warmack, Cody Davis, Vinson Painter, Mike Cox, Travis Kelce, Manti Teo, Brian Winters

Scenes from the Roar Zone Detroit Lions town meeting

Went to Ford Field for the meeting of season ticket holders

Here are the scenes:

MSW on Ford Field

Mr. C on the new Field Turf

Mr. C with Lion great Dexter Bussey

MSW with Lion Tackle Rich Strenger

Mr. C with Former Lions OG Ken Dallifor

Mr.C with the Lions camera girls

Mr. C with Lions insider Tim Twentyman

Mr.C with Lions President Tom Lewand

Detroit Lions host OG Chance Warmack in pre draft visit

Lions host OG prospect from Alabama Chance Warmack. Warmack is the best guard I have seen on film in years. He can drive block and move his feet on pass pro. I rate him 7.5 or All-Pro player.

I believe him to be a legit possibility in the top 10 in this draft.

Detroit Lions waive WR Brian Robiskie

Lions waive WR Brian Robiskie after 6 games in 2012 with the team. He caught 4 passes for 44 yards and a touchdown.

Here is a tribute:

Robiskie after his touchdown vs. the Bears

Good luck, Brian

Detroit Lions draft preview: Workout OT Brennan Williams

Detroit Lions worked out UNC OT Brennan Williams. Williams missed the final 4 games of 2012 with a torn labrum and has only 22 starts for the heels. He has be compared to Gosder Cherlius.

Pro Day Numbers:

6060 311 5.27 40 28.5 VJ 805 broad 4.88 20 8.08 ldrill,

I rate him a 5.7 Free Agent with a chance to make the team.