NFL Draft Preview: Running Backs ( 2023 )

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Lions draft profile: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas

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Lions have Picks # 6 and # 18 in the 2023 NFL Draft

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Roschon Johnson ran a 4.58 40, measuring 6'0"/ 219.

While the limited to very limited mileage on Roschon Johnson is a positive, the question is whether Johnson has enough ability to be more than a backup rotation NFL RB? In what's a deep RB draft crop, I think the Lions can get better value in Round 3 with Pick # 81 than what Johnson would likely provide. If Johnson is still available with Pick # 184 in Round 5 and the Lions haven't drafted a RB yet, he would be worth seriously considering.

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Lions 2023 draft preview: Detroit could be in the market for some Swift insurance

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I'm not ruling out Bijan Robinson to be selected by the Lions with Pick # 6. However, if Robinson lasts to Pick # 18, which I don't think will happen, there's a greater chance the Lions would draft him in that spot.

Devon Achane is intriguing as a Round 2 option for the Lions because of his big play as a rusher, receiving, and on kickoff returns. Especially, with Pick # 55. Achane likely won't last to Pick # 81 in Round 3.

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Brad Holmes keeps the door open to taking a 1st-round running back

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Even if the Lions ruled out taking a RB in Round 1, which I doubt is the case, Brad Holmes would publicly keep the option of the Lions taking a RB in Round 1 in order to try to maximize the value of the Lions two 1st Round Picks.

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2023 NFL draft: Potential Day 1 fit Bijan Robinson highlights RBs for Lions
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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions host RB Kendre Miller ( TCU.): Pre-Draft Visit

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1757/lions-kendre-miller-draft-visit

The range I can see Jahmyr Gibbs being selected is from around Pick # 19 to Pick # 55, the Lions second scheduled pick in Round 2. Based on most draft scenarios, I believe the Lions would select Gibbs with Pick # 45, if available. This is my Mock Draft Projection:

Mock Draft ( 2023) - DLF Members

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1760/mock-draft-2023-dlf-members

Zach Charbonnet would be worth considering with Pick # 81, in Round 3, if he lasts that long. Most likely, he will be drafted before then. I'm going to project him somewhere between Pick # 64 to Pick # 80, in Round 3.

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Why the Detroit Lions should draft Bijan Robinson

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Bijan Robinson would make a ton of sense for the Lions with Pick # 18 but I don't think Robinson will last to Pick # 18.

While I think it's much less likely than not that the Lions will draft Robinson with Pick # 6, I would respect the decision if the Lions draft Robinson that high. It wouldn't even surprise me if Seattle drafts Robinson with Pick # 5. Pete Carroll wants the running game to be the focal point of the Seahawks Offense. It's a primary reason why Russell Wilson wanted out of Seattle.

If the Lions trade down from Pick # 6 and land Robinson, that would be a great draft outcome for the Lions.