Round 2 & Round 3 options for the Lions ( 2024)

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Ten fits still available for Lions on Day 2 of NFL Draft


Currently, the Lions only have one pick on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft: Pick # 61, in Round 2. With the Lions not having another scheduled pick until Pick # 164, in Round 5, its as least as likely that the Lions will trade down from Pick # 61, compared to keeping Pick # 61. There's a lesser chance the Lions will trade up or use a 1st or 2nd Round Pick in the 2025 Draft to trade up or get an extra 2nd Round Pick in the 2024 Draft.


This new thread relates to the following threads:

Lions trade # 29 & # 73 to Cowboys for # 24 & 2025 7th Round

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2137/lions-trade-cowboys-2025-round


Round 1: CB Terrion Arnold (Alabama) : Pick # 24 ( 2024 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2138/round-terrion-arnold-alabama-pick


Lions have Pick # 29 in the 2024 NFL Draft

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2013/lions-pick-2024-nfl-draft


Mock Draft ( 2024) - DLF Members

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2121/mock-draft-2024-dlf-members


The following is my preference order for the Lions of the 10 players listed that are still available:

1.Jackson Powers-Johnson, OL, Oregon
2.Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan
3.Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
4.Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
5.Zach Frazier, OL, West Virginia
6.Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
7.Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State
8.Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
9.Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech
10.Bralen Trice, Edge, Washington

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5 best players available for the Detroit Lions on day two of the 2024 NFL Draft

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The following is my preference order for the Lions of the 10 players listed that are still available:


1.Johnny Newton, DL, Illinois (Providing the Lions are satisfied with him medically.)
2.Marshawn Kneeland, ED, Western Michigan
3.Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
4.Christian Haynes, OG, Connecticut
5.Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State

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10 good candidates to be the Lions 2nd-round pick


The following is my preference order for the Lions of the 10 players listed that are still available:

1.Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
2.Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
3.Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
4.Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
5.Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
6.Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
7.Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
8.Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
9.Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina
10.Michael Hall, DT, Ohio State

Malachi Corley is the player who I projected to go to the Lions with Pick # 61 in my Mock Draft. Corley is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands. He would give Ben Johnson another weapon. Corley is a much better fit for the slot, the position he had most of his snaps at with Western Kentucky, compared to on the outside. Yet, a good Offensive Coordinator (Ben Johnson is even better than good) will find ways to get the most out of Corley's skills. Corley is an asset as a blocker and overall, would be a very good Lions culture fit.

Devontez Walker transferred to North Carolina, from Kent St., for his final season of college ball. Walker helped replace WR Antoine Green (as the Tar Heels X receiver), who the Lions selected in Round 7 of the 2023 Draft. Walker reminds me of Green with his length and vertical abilities but needing work with horizontal route running.

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Day 2 NFL draft fits for Detroit Lions: What will they do with Round 2 pick?

The following is my preference order for the Lions of the 16 players listed that are still available:

1.DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois
2.DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa
3.OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
4.S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
5.DE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
6.OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
7.WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
8.DT Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
9.DT Kris Jenkins, Michigan
10.OL Zach Frazier, West Virginia
11.WR Roman Wilson, Michigan
12.WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington
13.WR Troy Franklin, Oregon
14.OG Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
15.DT Braden Fiske, Florida State
16.LB Junior Colson, Michigan

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2024 NFL mock draft for Day 2: Spencer Rattler next QB off the board, plus WRs galore during Rounds 2 and 3

Round 2 - Pick 61

Jaden Hicks S
WASHINGTON STATE • SOPH • 6'3" / 212 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
56th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Hicks is a large enforcer at safety with plus coverage skills. Awesome find here late in Round 2 for Detroit.
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Jaden Hicks appears to be one of, if not the Lions best option if the Lions keep Pick # 61. Hicks has very good to great size and is rangy. His ball skills are a positive. Tackling technique is something Hicks needs to improve on.

Michigan CB Mike Sainristil would be worth seriously considering, because the Lions would have more flexibility with using Brian Branch at Safety.
Kansas DE Austin Booker and Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro are also options that are appealing at # 61.

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NFL Rounds 2 and 3 mock draft, by Dane Brugler: Spencer Rattler to Rams; early WR run


61. Detroit Lions: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
The Lions added a hard-nosed competitor in the first round (Terrion Arnold) and could grab a player with an even fiercer demeanor for their defensive line in Round 2.
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If Braden Fiske is still available, I wouldn't be surprised if the Lions ended up with Fiske at Pick # 61 or in a trade down.


Tyler Nubin, Malachi Corley, Austin Booker, Ruke Orhorhoro, Ja’Lynn Polk, and Cooper Beebe are players still available with Pick # 61 that I hope the Lions draft, compared to Fiske. With Tyler Nubin by far my top choice. Fiske is relatively close to my level of preference, compared to the other players I mentioned. If Nubin is gone and no one jumps out in place of him, trading down would be very appealing.

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Day 2 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers pick CB Cooper DeJean in Round 2, QB Spencer Rattler lands with the Giants in Round 3

61) DETROIT LIONS: EDGE MARSHAWN KNEELAND, WESTERN MICHIGAN
Kneeland's college competition wasn't the best, but he absolutely dominated it, especially in 2023. He has the body, explosiveness and mentality of an NFL contributor.

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If the first 28 players in Round 2 selected in this Mock Draft are gone, I hope the Lions stay in the Pick # 61 spot, and select Marshawn Kneeland. It would take a very good trade offer for the Lions to seriously consider trading down, with Kneeland and /or possibly Mike Sainristil still being available.

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2024 NFL Draft Day 2 Mock Draft: Adonai Mitchell, Ladd McConkey continue WR run

61. Detroit Lions - Bralen Trice, Edge, Washington

The First Team All Pac-12 edge somehow managed to improve on his eye-opening 2022, recording 80 pressures with a 17.6% overall win rate (10th in P5) and 29% win percentage from true pass sets (4th in FBS). While a 7.46 RAS is a respectable score, the most important number that he posted at the Combine was his weight - 245 pounds. Trice was listed at a robust 274 pounds on the team website and his power edge profile was built on the assumption that he checks in around 260.


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The list of players I prefer the Lions to select with Pick # 61 is long, compared to the Lions selecting Bralen Trice. The weight variance by itself is concerning. Marshawn Kneeland would be my preference at Pick # 61, if the Lions keep the pick.

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2024 NFL Draft: 10 best available prospects for Detroit Lions on Day 2

The following is my preference order for the Lions of the 10 players listed that are still available:

1.Illinois DT Johnny Newton
2.Iowa DB Cooper DeJean
3.Oregon G/C Jackson Powers-Johnson
4.Western Michigan EDGE Marshawn Kneeland
5.Michigan DB Mike Sainristil
6.BYU OL Kingsley Suamataia
7.Alabama EDGE Chris Braswell
8.Florida State WR Keon Coleman
9.West Virginia G/C Zach Frazier
10.Texas WR Adonai Mitchell

Other than Adonai Mitchell, who I have doubts about being a good Lions Culture fit, I would be happy with the Lions drafting any of the other 9 players on the list at Pick #61, or in a trade that makes sense.

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The following is my order of preference for the Lions regarding players mentioned in one or both articles and other players on my Lions preference list for Day 2 or if they last to Day 3:

1.Johnny Newton, DL, Illinois (Providing the Lions are satisfied with him medically.)
2.Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
3.Jackson Powers-Johnson, OL, Oregon
5.Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
6.Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan
7.Jaden Hicks S, Washington St.
8.Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
9.Kingsley Suamataia, T, BYU
10.Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
11.Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
11b.Adisa Isaac EDGE Penn St.
12.Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
13.Kris Jenkins, DT,Michigan
14.WR Roman Wilson, Michigan
15.Zach Frazier, OL, West Virginia
16.Christian Haynes, OG, Connecticut
17.Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
18.Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
19.Calen Bullock S, USC
20.Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas
21.Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
22.Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State
23.Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
24.Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
25.Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
26.Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
27.Maason Smith, DT, LSU
28.Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama
29.Patrick Paul, T, Houston
30.Kiran Amegadjie, T, Yale
31.Malik Washington WR, Virginia
32.Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina
33.Michael Hall, DT, Ohio State
34.Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami (FL)
35.Cole Bishop, S, Utah
36.Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech
37.Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
38.Javon Baker, WR, Central Florida
39.Christian Magahony, G, Boston College
39.Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
40.Bralen Trice, Edge, Washington
41.Hunter Nourzad C Penn State
42.Junior Colson, Michigan


I tried to list every player that was mentioned in this thread prior to this message and other players not mentioned that I recalled. It's possible I inadvertently forgot to list one or more players.

I plan on offering thoughts and information on the Lions remaining Draft Selections, beginning on Saturday Night.