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Post by D6 on Feb 25, 2024 20:06:16 GMT -5
Lions 2024 Draft prospect of the day: Isaiah Adams, OL, Illinois
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This new thread relates to the following thread:
Lions have Pick # 29 in the 2024 NFL Draft
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2013/lions-pick-2024-nfl-draft
Being a starter in the Big 10 for two seasons should help Isaiah Adams in the pre-draft process. The jump to the NFL for Adams should be relatively easier for Adams than it was for Colby Sorsdal, both because of the level of competition and Adams having starting experience at Guard.
Two keys to whether the Lions would select Adams in the middle rounds of the draft could easily if the team brass believes he has the upside of an eventual winning caliber Guard in the Lions blocking schemes, and whether he could at least hold the fort at Right Tackle for the remainder of a game and maybe a little longer, if necessary?
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Post by D6 on Apr 4, 2024 3:02:03 GMT -5
Lions 2024 NFL draft report: Zach Frazier, Center, West Virginia
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Zach Frazier definitely appears to be a player that would be a great Dan Campbell / Lions culture fit. When it comes to toughness, overall intangibles, experience (at Guard and Center), and versatility, Frazier checks the boxes. Yet, because Frazier's arm length is on the short side (32 1/4 ") and he's got significant movement athletic limitations, the Lions should probably be able to get better value by going in another direction with Pick # 29. If Frazier is in a cluster of 3 or more players available with Pick # 29 at the top of the remainder of the Lions draft board, trying to trade down would probably be the best way to proceed. If the Lions land Frazier in Round 2, as a result of a Trade Down from Pick # 29, that would likely be a good outcome for the Lions.
Realistically, Zach Frazier could be drafted from the latter part of Round 1 to somewhere in Round 3. The 2nd Round is probably the most likely landing point for Frazier, even factoring in he's coming off a fractured leg. Like in past seasons, I plan on putting together a 3 Round Mock Draft. That should give me a better idea of the range of very realistic landing spots.
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Post by D6 on Apr 4, 2024 4:28:48 GMT -5
Lions 2024 NFL draft report: Mason McCormick, Guard, South Dakota State
2024 FCS NFL Draft Scouting Report: South Dakota State OL Mason McCormick
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Mason McCormick tested very well physically at the Combine, in addition to having arm length (33 7/8") that's large for a Guard. McCormick's O-Line position versatility is also a plus.
While McCormick probably doesn't have game athletic ability at the level of his testing ability, the combination of his athletic skills, arm length, college game experience, and intangibles could very realistically result in McCormick being drafted in Round 3. He probably won't make it to Round 5.
Because McCormick played at a somewhat lower level of competition in most of his college games, he probably would have major growing pains if he's called on to be a starter as a rookie. With the re-signing of Graham Glasgow and the UFA addition of Kevin Zeitler, the Lions should enter training camp without the need of a rookie being a starter in the Offensive Line interior as a rookie. Bringing McCormick along slowly would be the best outcome for the Lions, if he's drafted by the team.
At this time, I think there will be better options for the Lions than McCormick, with Pick # 73 in Round 3. If the Lions trade down from Pick # 73 and land McCormick much later on in the round, that would probably be a good outcome for the Lions.
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Post by D6 on Apr 5, 2024 3:46:10 GMT -5
Lions 2024 draft: An offensive guard/center for every round
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My guess is the Lions will draft an Interior Offensive Lineman somewhere from Round 1 through Round 5. Being that this is a strong Interior Offensive Line crop with good depth, the Lions should have the flexibility to wait until at least to the end of Round 4 to draft an Interior Offensive Lineman. If the Lions are able to get a good trade down offer in Round 1, 2, or 3, I'm optimistic the Lions will end up with good value if the Lions draft an Interior Offensive Lineman in the spot the Lions trade down to.
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Post by D6 on Apr 12, 2024 16:28:49 GMT -5
Lions Draft Prospect of the Day: Matt Lee, IOL, Miami (FL)
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Matt Lee is a 5th year Senior, who started 3 seasons with Central Florida, before transferring to Miami for his final season of eligibility. Lee played Center for the most part in College but has experience at Guard. Because of Lee's smaller size (relatively speaking), he's probably going to be viewed as a Center by most NFL teams.
Most likely, Matt Lee will be drafted somewhere between Round 5 and 7. While it's possible the Lions would take Lee as early as Round 6, my guess is Lee's size limitations will lead to the Lions lowering his grade to the point that the earliest the Lions will give him serious consideration is Round 7. Lee would fit the Lions from a culture standpoint and performed well for Miami in the 2023 season. Lee only committed one penalty all season. But against bigger athletic DTs, Lee probably won't be able to perform well enough for the Lions to view him as a preferred short term or long term starter. Lee appears to be a better fit for teams that are primarily or totally Zone Blocking Teams. When the dust settles, I would be surprised if the Lions are the team that ends up drafting him or signing him as an UDRFA, if he isn't drafted.
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Post by D6 on Apr 20, 2024 23:26:05 GMT -5
Lions draft prospect of the day: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
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If the Lions have serious interest in drafting Blake Fisher and he's in the cluster of players at the top of the Lions draft board (of positions the Lions prefer to address) when the Lions are on the clock with Pick # 73, in Round 3, the risk of trading down could easily be too great. I think it's likely that Fisher won't last to Round 4. With at least a 50% chance Fisher is selected by the middle of Round 3. While Pick # 61, in the latter part of Round 2, seems too high to select Fisher, Pick # 73 appears to be in the range that's reflective of him as an NFL Draft Prospect.
For the Lions, so much on whether to draft Fisher, if available with Pick # 73, depends on whether on the team brass assessment of whether Fisher fits from a Lions culture standpoint and does the Lions brass believe he can development into an asset at LT and/ or at Guard (in addition to RT)? Around 97% of Fisher's snaps on Offense with Notre Dame were at RT. Fisher has plenty of upside potential as a Tackle, but he needs to be much more consistent regarding techniques.
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Post by D6 on Apr 22, 2024 12:34:20 GMT -5
NFL draft preview: OL at No. 29 might make most long-term sense for Detroit Lions
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Alabama T JC Latham, who also has potential at Guard, and Georgia T Amarius Mims, probably won't last to Pick # 29. But both probably would be at or near the top of the Lions draft board at # 29, if they have favorable medical grades by the Lions. It would be very surprising if Latham lasts to # 29.
All 5 players from Michigan's starting Offensive Line in their 15-0 2023 National Championship season have a chance at being drafted. Most likely, 3 or 4 will be drafted.
Brady Latham has a chance (probably around 45 % to be drafted. Even though Latham has the football intelligence/ grit/ overall intangibles the Lions brass seeks, he would probably make more sense attempting to sign as an UDRFA, if he's not drafted by another team.
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Post by D6 on Apr 22, 2024 17:02:35 GMT -5
Lions 2024 draft preview: A current strength, team still has long-term O-line needs
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Kingsley Suamataia will likely get 1st Round consideration from 1 or more teams. If the Lions want to draft him, it would be risky trading down from Pick # 29. I think Suamataia will be selected somewhere between Pick # 29 and Pick #38, with Pick # 35, in the early part of Round 2, where I'm projecting him to be selected (by New England in my Mock Draft. Suamataia has plenty of work ahead in order to improve technically. But long term, he could be a good solution at LT.
Kiran Amegadjie is coming off a partially torn Quad, which he suffers this past October. He's a project but has major upside potential. My guess is he's taken in Round 3. The Lions would be taking a major risk passing on Amegadjie at Pick # 73 (if still available), if he's 1 to 3 players that are in the top cluster of the Lions Draft Board in that spot.
Of the Day 2 options that Justin Rogers lists in this article, Christian Mahogany is the most likely one to be available if the Lions trade down from Pick # 73 to a spot in the latter few picks of Round 3.
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Post by D6 on Apr 25, 2024 13:57:57 GMT -5
2024 NFL draft: Loaded offensive line class should entice Detroit Lions
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This thread relates to the following thread:
Lions Offensive Line situation ( 2024 season )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2130/lions-offensive-line-situation-season
Cooper Beebe might be able to play Offensive Tackle in the NFL on an emergency basis. Because of Beebe having very short arm length and limited range & movement skills, I don't think most NFL teams would be comfortable with Beebe at Tackle (especially protecting the QB blind side) for an extended period. Beebe is close to being a pure Guard prospect. He's a possibility for the Lions if he lasts to Pick # 61, in Round 2, but I think the Lions prefer more versatility than what Beebe can provide.
Christian Haynes has played exclusively RG with UCONN but I think he has the skill set to be trained as a Center. I'm not sure if Haynes has the power element that the Lions are looking for. If the Lions do view Haynes as a player who has enough power and see him as an option at Center in future seasons, he would very likely be in play at # 61, if available. My gut feeling is Haynes will be gone by # 61.
Christian Mahogany probably will be drafted in Round 3 or early in Round 4. He probably doesn't have the versatility to be a viable option at Tackle or Center. I believe Pick # 73, in Round 3 would be somewhat high to select Mahogany. Trading down and then selecting him would likely provide good draft value.
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