Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2019 0:53:42 GMT -5
NFL Draft 2019: Lions trade up in third round, draft Boston College DB Will Harris
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Round 2 and Round 3 options for the Lions ( 2019 )
NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Backs ( 2019 )
Mock Draft ( 2019 ) - DLF Members
Even though I normally prefer the Lions not to make trades with divisional opponents, I'm comfortable with the Lions trading up with Vikings from pick # 88 to pick # 81 in order to draft S Will Harris. The trade compensation was much less than in 2015 when the Lions traded up with the Vikings around the same spot in Round 3. The Lions gave up a high 5th Round pick as trade compensation in that disastrous trade ( Alex Carter to Detroit, Danielle Hunter to Minnesota 8 picks later ). In this trade, the Lions gave up a low 6th Round pick as compensation. Great job by Bob Quinn, compared to Martin Mayhew.
This time around, it's possible that trading up with the Vikings was the difference in the Vikings not getting an edge rusher ( Jaylon Ferguson ) with enormous upside potential. The Ravens drafted Ferguson with pick # 85. The Vikings ended up trading down from pick # 88. It wouldn't surprise me if Ferguson would have been their pick at # 88.
I'm also much more comfortable with Will Harris than Alex Carter. The latter didn't have enough upside at CB and would have been a project at Safety. Harris has played all 4 seasons with Boston College at Safety and he also has the ability ( and college experience ) to match up with TEs and RB's in the slot. In a very deep Safety draft, I projected Will Harris going to the Patriots with pick # 101 near the end of Round 3. I don't think the Lions reached for him at # 81. A case can made to rank the Safeties in this draft in many different orders.
Because Deionte Thompson, Chauncey-Johnson, and Will Hooker were all still available ( surprisingly, all were available when Round 4 began) , I would have preferred the Lions not to trade up for a Safety. But because the trade compensation was favorable for the Lions ( relatively speaking ), I have no issue with the trade. The Lions clearly rated Harris above the other Safeties.
Will Harris tested very well at the Combine. He has the size, physicality, and leadership dimensions. The only facet of Harris' game that is concerning in a significant manner at this time is he must play the ball much better. Harris goes for the kill shot often instead of focusing on trying for the interception when the opportunity is present and favorable.
In addition to what Will Harris brings to the table on Defense, he was a high caliber Kickoff Coverage player for B.C.
Though at pick # 81, my preference would have been Jaylon Ferguson, I respect the decision by Bob Quinn to take Will Harris after trading up.
……………….
This thread relates to the following threads:
Round 2 and Round 3 options for the Lions ( 2019 )
NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Backs ( 2019 )
Mock Draft ( 2019 ) - DLF Members
Even though I normally prefer the Lions not to make trades with divisional opponents, I'm comfortable with the Lions trading up with Vikings from pick # 88 to pick # 81 in order to draft S Will Harris. The trade compensation was much less than in 2015 when the Lions traded up with the Vikings around the same spot in Round 3. The Lions gave up a high 5th Round pick as trade compensation in that disastrous trade ( Alex Carter to Detroit, Danielle Hunter to Minnesota 8 picks later ). In this trade, the Lions gave up a low 6th Round pick as compensation. Great job by Bob Quinn, compared to Martin Mayhew.
This time around, it's possible that trading up with the Vikings was the difference in the Vikings not getting an edge rusher ( Jaylon Ferguson ) with enormous upside potential. The Ravens drafted Ferguson with pick # 85. The Vikings ended up trading down from pick # 88. It wouldn't surprise me if Ferguson would have been their pick at # 88.
I'm also much more comfortable with Will Harris than Alex Carter. The latter didn't have enough upside at CB and would have been a project at Safety. Harris has played all 4 seasons with Boston College at Safety and he also has the ability ( and college experience ) to match up with TEs and RB's in the slot. In a very deep Safety draft, I projected Will Harris going to the Patriots with pick # 101 near the end of Round 3. I don't think the Lions reached for him at # 81. A case can made to rank the Safeties in this draft in many different orders.
Because Deionte Thompson, Chauncey-Johnson, and Will Hooker were all still available ( surprisingly, all were available when Round 4 began) , I would have preferred the Lions not to trade up for a Safety. But because the trade compensation was favorable for the Lions ( relatively speaking ), I have no issue with the trade. The Lions clearly rated Harris above the other Safeties.
Will Harris tested very well at the Combine. He has the size, physicality, and leadership dimensions. The only facet of Harris' game that is concerning in a significant manner at this time is he must play the ball much better. Harris goes for the kill shot often instead of focusing on trying for the interception when the opportunity is present and favorable.
In addition to what Will Harris brings to the table on Defense, he was a high caliber Kickoff Coverage player for B.C.
Though at pick # 81, my preference would have been Jaylon Ferguson, I respect the decision by Bob Quinn to take Will Harris after trading up.