NFL Draft Preview:Tight Ends ( 2019 )

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NFL combine 2019: Lions could draft a TE in the first round, but options abound

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This thread relates to the following threads:


Lions have Pick # 8 in the 2019 NFL Draft


Lions to sign TE Jesse James ( UFA-Steelers )


Lions sign TE Logan Thomas ( UFA-Bills )


This looks like one of the best TE Drafts in many years.


Though a solid case or better can be made that T.J. Hockenson has value that's reflective of the pick # 8 spot in this draft, the combination of the Lions FA addition of Jesse James and the overall quality of the TE crop leads me to believe the Lions can maximize the pick # 8 draft resource better than taking Hockenson ( or any TE ) in that spot.

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Todd McShay: T.J. Hockenson may be too good for Detroit Lions to pass up

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If the Lions don't draft a TE in the top 2 Rounds, I'm more than comfortable with that. The Lions have a greater need at Guard and can use help at DE ( edge rusher), LB, and CB.

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Here's why Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson makes sense for Lions in NFL draft

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I rather the Lions not take a TE with pick # 8. However, if it comes down to DT Ed Oliver and TE T.J. Hockenson, I prefer the Lions to take Hockenson.

Oliver had a disappointing Junior Season this past Summer and Fall. There were issues between him and some of the Houston coaches. He doesn't remotely have the football character of Aaron Donald. Hockenson is a much safer choice.

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Detroit Lions 2019 NFL Draft prospect: Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson

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If the Lions want T.J. Hockenson and he's clearly the highest rated non QB at # 8, the risk of trading down with the hope of still being able to draft him seems too great. Having said, I hope there is a scenario that ends up being the Lions result in Round 1 that exceeds the value of Hockenson to the Lions in the # 8 spot.

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Lions 2019 draft preview: It's a good year to need a tight end

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Kahale Warring's draft stock seems to have gone up substantially since the beginning of the Combine. If Warring is available with pick # 88 in Round 3 and the Lions haven't addressed TE in tbe draft, he could realistically amongst the Lions best options. Warring's upside potential as a complete TE is high.

Kaden Smith had a disappointing Combine. He ran a 4.92 40, which was a reflection of far less athletic test results than expected. The Lions very likely went back to Smith's game tapes. If Smith is still available in Round 5, the team that drafts him easily could end up with one of the best value selections of the draft.

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2019 NFL draft preview: Brace yourself. A tight end is (probably) coming.

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Round 3 is probably the best area of the draft to address TE. If the Lions are able to trade down in Round 1 or 2, getting another 2nd or 3rd Round pick, it would go along way in the Lions being able to upgrade the roster at a number of positions.