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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 5:15:28 GMT -5
Lions draft 2023: 20 prospects to know for Day 2
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This new thread relates to the following threads:
Lions trade # 6 & # 81 to Cardinals for # 12, #34, & #168
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1773/lions-trade-81-cardinals-168
Lions have Picks # 6 and # 18 in the 2023 NFL Draft
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1681/lions-picks-2023-nfl-draft
Mock Draft ( 2023) - DLF Members
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1760/mock-draft-2023-dlf-members
Round 1a: RB Jahmyr Gibbs ( Alabama ) : Pick # 12 ( 2023 )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1774/round-jahmyr-gibbs-alabama-pick
Round 1b: LB Jack Campbell ( Iowa ) : Pick # 18 ( 2023 )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1775/round-jack-campbell-iowa-pick
Even though the Lions currently have three 2nd Round Picks (# 34, # 48, and # 55) and no 3rd Round Picks, it's realistically possible the Lions could end up back in the 3rd Round. Hence, I will include Round 3 options for the Lions as part of the discussion.
The following is my order of preference for the Lions, regarding the 20 players mentioned in the article:
1 Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
2 Brian Branch, S, Alabama
3 O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida
4 Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
5 Steve Avila, G, TCU
6 Keeanu Benton DT, Wisconsin
7 Adetomiba Adebawore, DE-DT, Northwestern
8 Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech
9 Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
10 Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
11 Clark Phillips, CB, Utah
12 Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
13 Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State
14 Quan Martin, S, Illinois
15 Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
16 Cody Mauch, G, North Dakota State
17 Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
18 Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford
19 Isaiah McGuire, EDGE, Missouri
20 Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
There are other players that I would include on the upper half of the list.
Some that come to mind at this time are as follows, in terms of preference for these players:
Will Levis, QB Kentucky
Cedric Tillman WR Tennessee
BJ Ojulari, DE-Edge LSU
DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 11:25:22 GMT -5
2023 NFL draft: 15 fits for the Detroit Lions to watch on Day 2
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Brian Branch and Julius Brents will probably get very serious consideration by the Lions because of their tangible impact plays (takeaways and/ or sacks).
South Carolina CB Cam Smith wasn't mentioned in either of the first 2 articles of this thread. Smith is someone I hope the Lions seriously consider in Round 2, as he can contribute on the outside or in the slot, has 6 career interception, and a blocked FG.
The following is my order of preference for the Lions regarding players mentioned in one or both articles and other players I have mentioned:
1 Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn St
2 Will Levis QB Kentucky (if medical reports are long term favorable).
3 Brian Branch, S, Alabama
4 O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida
5 Cam Smith, CB South Carolina
6 Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
7 BJ Ojulari, DE-Edge LSU
8 Steve Avila, G, TCU
9 DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
10 Keeanu Benton DT, Wisconsin
11 Adetomiba Adebawore, DE-DT, Northwestern
12 Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech
13 Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee
14 Julius Brents, CB Kansas St
15 Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
16 Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
17 Clark Phillips, CB, Utah
18 Rashee Rice, WR, SMU
19 8Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
20 Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan St
21 Quan Martin, S, Illinois
22 Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
23 Cody Mauch, G, North Dakota St
24 Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
25 Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford
26 Payne Durham, TE, Purdue
27 AT Perry, WR, Wake Forest
28 Isaiah McGuire, EDGE, Missouri
29 Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 11:50:42 GMT -5
Twelve prospects who could fit the Lions on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
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Hendon Hooker is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered in December. I would be surprised if Hooker is cleared for Training Camp of the team who ends up drafting him. Because Hooker suffered the injury before coming to the NFL, he would be placed on the Non Football Injury list, instead of the PUP List. Either way, Hooker won't be able to practice until he's off the list. It's hard to envision Hooker being able to contribute in games until at least the latter portion of the 2023 season.
To the credit of Joey Porter Jr, he had 21 passes broken up (non interceptions) in college. Having said that, the Lions brass values tangible impact plays. Porter only had 1 interception, 1 forced fumble, and 1 sack in his combined 35 games, 31 starts, with Penn St. If Porter is available with Pick # 34 (he very realistically might not be, especially with the Steelers opening Round 2 with Pick # 32) and the Lions pass on Porter again, the low number of tangible impact plays could easily be the primary reason why.
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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 12:50:02 GMT -5
2023 NFL Draft Day 2 mock draft: Will Levis, Hendon Hooker find homes in Round 2; Steelers, Chiefs take WRs
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Joey Porter Jr. with Pick # 34 would be great value for the Lions. With Porter filling a long term need.
My guess is the Lions would take Michael Mayer over Luke Musgrave, the decision with Pick # 48 or any Pick came down to the 2 TEs. While Musgrave probably has more upside potential, Mayer has been much more productive as a receiver and has been much healthier. Mayer only missed 1 game in his 3 seasons with Notre Dame. Musgrave missed the final 11 games of the 2022 season with a knee injury.
Jalin Hyatt with Pick # 55 would be a good value selection for the Lions. With the added benefit of helping compensate for the loss of Jamison Williams for the first 6 games. The main downside with the Hyatt selection is the lack of overall bulk in the Lions WR corp would be even further magnified.
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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 15:30:33 GMT -5
2023 NFL Draft: Rounds 2 and 3 Mock Draft
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O'Cyrus Torrence, Adetomiba Adebawore, and Cam Smith selections outcome for the Lions would be a very good Lions 2nd Round draft outcome for the Lions. Keeanu Benton would be my preference over Adetomiba Adebawore, because of the need factor is greater, and both seem like they are in the same draft cluster. But Adebawore makes plenty of sense as well, with versatility being a key reason why.
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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 17:12:38 GMT -5
NFL mock draft 2023: Second-round projections
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Will Levis with Pick # 34 makes a lot of sense for the Lions, if the team medical reports on him are favorable.
Sam LaPorta doesn't seem to have enough upside potential for the Lions get enough value anywhere in Round 2.
Between the two DE-Edge players, I rather the Lions draft Isaiah Foskey than Darick Hall. Foskey has had noticeably more tangible impact production and probably has more upside potential.
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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 17:21:35 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 18:00:03 GMT -5
The following is my order of preference for the Lions regarding players mentioned in one or both articles and other players I have mentioned. I'm adding South Carolina DT Zacch Pickens to the list:
1 Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn St
2 Will Levis QB Kentucky (if medical reports are long term favorable).
3 Brian Branch, S, Alabama
4 O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida
5 Cam Smith, CB South Carolina
6 Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
7 BJ Ojulari, DE-Edge LSU
8 Steve Avila, G, TCU
9 DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
10 Keeanu Benton DT, Wisconsin
11 Adetomiba Adebawore, DE-DT, Northwestern
12 Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech
13 Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee
14 Julius Brents, CB Kansas St
15 Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
16Jalin Hyatt WR, Tennessee
17 Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
18 Isaiah Foskey, DE-Edge Notre Dame
19 Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah
20 Rashee Rice, WR, SMU
21 Zachh Pickens, DT, South Carolina
22 Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
23 Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan St
24 Quan Martin, S, Illinois
25 Luke Musgrave TE, Oregon St
26 Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
27 Cody Mauch, G, North Dakota St
28 Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
29 Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford
30 Darick Hall, DE-Edge Auburn
31 Payne Durham, TE, Purdue
32 AT Perry, WR, Wake Forest
33 Isaiah McGuire, EDGE, Missouri
34 Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
I plan on offering thoughts and information on the Lions remaining Draft Selections, beginning on Saturday Night.
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