Round 4: G Logan Stenberg ( Kentucky. ) :Pick # 121 ( 2020 )

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2020 NFL draft: Detroit Lions add fifth-round pick in trade down with Raiders

2020 NFL draft: Detroit Lions select G Logan Stenberg after trading back in fourth round

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This new thread relates to the following threads:

Round 3b: G Jonah Jackson ( Ohio St. ) :Pick # 75 ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/667/round-jonah-jackson-ohio-pick


NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Lineman ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/592/draft-preview-offensive-lineman-2020

Lions Free Agency Preview and Results: ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/599/lions-free-agency-preview-results


The trade compensation the Lions got from the Raiders is about what I would have expected before learning of what the Lions received to trade down 12 spots from the upper part of Round 4.

Leki Fotu is the player most difficult losing ( assuming for the sake of discussion the Lions would have taken him, if remaining in the pick # 109 spot ) as a result of the trade down.

John Simpson and Solomon Kindley are arguably better options than Logan Stenberg. One thing in particular I'm confident about, regardless how the Lions rated any of these 3 players compared to Stenberg, the Lions valued getting a 5th Round pick over remaining in the pick # 109 spot. Because the Lions made the trade with the Colts to move up for Jonah Jackson in Round 3, that made trading down in Round 4 more important than it would have been otherwise.

Logan Stenberg seems like the opposite of Jonah Jackson in that Stenberg is a much better run blocker than he is as a pass blocker. Leverage and lateral movement have been problematic for Stenberg as a pass blocker Stenberg committed 14 penalties in the 2019 season, which was the 2nd highest amount on the FBS, in the 2019 season.

One huge positive in particular with Stenberg is his leadership/ intangibles. His intelligence is a major plus.

My take is because the Lions traded down and in process landed a 5th Round pick, the decision to draft Stenberg with pick # 121 is one that I'm ok with. I envisioned Stenberg going later on in Round 4 or in Round 5.

As for the players that went in the 4th Round after Stenberg, CBs Reggie Robinson ( Press man to man coverage and Kick Blocking are major strengths of his ) and Amik Robertson ( undersized but great ball skills ) looked like good options, even though the Lions drafted Jeff Okudah with pick # 3 of the entire draft. Robertson probably will be a Nickel CB with the Raiders ).

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I’m OK with this pick. Nothing really jumps out; either good or bad.


Joe

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Joe, the biggest surprise on this end regarding the Logan Stenberg selection by the Lions with pick # 121, is the Lions taking Guards with consecutive picks in the Middle Rounds. This, even with the need for a starting caliber RG ( if Big V is the starting RT ) and viable competition for Joe Dahl at LG. Especially, considering that the Lions didn't address DT through that point of the Draft and the depth of the WR draft crop.

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Bills appeared to be trying to trade up for Lions pick Logan Stenberg

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According to the article from the writer from upstate NY linked in the PFF article, it's not definite or close to certain that Logan Stenberg was the Offensive Lineman the Bills were trying to trade up for on Day 3.

I'm not aware of any NFL draft expert who felt Logan Stenberg was excellent value with pick # 121, in Round 4. It's possible one or more draft experts felt this way. But most felt that Stenberg had 4th or 5th Round value.

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Detroit Lions get bigger, whole lot nastier with first back-to-back guard picks since 1978

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As it turned out, 5 of the first 7 Lions Draft selections in 2020 were on the Offensive Side of the ball.

I think it's fair to say that it's more likely that Jonah Jackson becomes a starter before Logan Stenberg, assuming for the sake of discussion both eventually become starters.

For Stenberg to become a starter, he's going to need plenty of work in pass protection. Stenberg didn't give up a sack in his Senior season with Kentucky. However, he played in a heavy run based Offense. He's going to be challenged in expected passing situations much more in the NFL, against higher caliber competition on a consistent basis. The SEC is by far the College Football Conference. But it doesn't compare to the NFL in terms of combined talent, depth, and seasoning.

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Beat writer roundtable: Breaking down every Lions draft pick with those who know them best. LOGAN STENBERG

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It's safe to assume that opposing Defensive players are going to become aware of Logan Stenberg's history of Personal Foul Penalties, if they are not already aware. With them using this information to try to coax Stenberg into retaliation, in which a flag against him will be thrown. The Lions coaches and veteran players are going to have to be on top of this, reminding Stenberg of the bigger picture ( attempting to win each game. ).

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Is new Detroit Lions guard Logan Stenberg the next Bill Laimbeer?

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I'm not counting on NFL Defensive Lineman being intimidated by Logan Stenberg. What worked against Eastern Michigan isn't going to work against the Chicago Bears.

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Lions agree to terms with fourth-rounder Logan Stenberg


Detroit Lions agree to contract with fourth-round NFL draft pick Logan Stenberg

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It's good that the process for the Lions in getting the team's 2020 draft class under contract has begun. Welcome Logan to the Detroit Lions!

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Lions rookie OL Logan Stenberg now trying hand at center after truncated offseason

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As much as the Lions are trying to help Logan Stenberg with the transition to Center and overall to the NFL, it's very likely going to be difficult for him to help the Lions in games this season. Especially, at Center. Ideally, Stenberg won't be needed in any meaningful game action as a rookie and that he can learn mainly from practice and preparation.