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Detroit Lions |
#MockThree Draft Results |
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| Pick | Overall | Choice | Notes | |
| 2.09 | 41 | Zach Brown, OLB from North Carolina | The Lions traded down to 2.9 and got a player they almost selected at 1.23. Brown was the best player available at a position of need for the Lions. Don't think OLB is a position of need? Both DeAndre Levy and and Justin Durant are free agents in 2013 and Zach Brown--though he needs polish--has as much upside as any linebacker in the 2012 draft. | |
| 3.08 | 71 | Josh Norman, CB from Coastal Carolina | After going best player available in the 2nd round, the Lions get their top player again in round 3 while also filling their biggest need. Norman is a terrific small school prospect that will look great in Honolulu Blue. | |
| 3.10 | 73 | Jamell Fleming, CB from Oklahoma | Lions entered the draft with corner as a serious weakness and leave the third round with corner as a strength. We love the size of Fleming, his ability to handle himself in press coverage and his willingness to tackle. | |
| 4.08 | 103 | Brandon Mosley, OT from Auburn | At worst, Brandon Mosley is insurance for Gosder Cherilus' 2013 free agency (and mental lapses). At best, Mosley is a phenomenal athlete and extremely raw (a former TE and DE) and could compete for a LT spot after Jeff Backus retires. | |
| 4.22 | 117 | Ryan Broyles, WR from Oklahoma | Before his injury, Ryan Broyles was a legit 1st round prospect. The Lions are taking a shot here that could pay dividends. Does Detroit NEED another wide receiver? No. But, can the Lions offense find room for another talented weapon? Of course. | |
| 5.23 | 158 | Kirk Cousins, QB from Michigan St. | Everyone in our war room is flabbergasted that Cousins is still on the board. Tremendous value to make up for the loss of another former Spartan--Drew Stanton | |
| 6.17 | 187 | Tauren Poole, RB from Tennessee | With so much uncertainty in the Lions backfield, it only makes sense to add another body to the mix. Poole is an underrated talent who has great one-cut ability and can do "all the little things" well. | |
| 7.23 | 230 | Josh LeRibeus, OG from S.M.U. | A favorite of assistant G.M, Josh Liskiewitz, the Lions select LeRibeus for much needed interior line depth. We think he has all the tools to succeed and with the proper coaching, can be a starter down the road. |
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| 7.12 | NFL: from Seahawks for OT Polumbus |
| Seattle → Detroit (PD). Seattle traded an undisclosed selection to Detroit for offensive tackle Tyler Polumbus. | |
| 2.09 | #MockOne: from Jets for pick(s): 1.23,3.23,7.12 from Bills for pick(s): 1.16 |
| 3.08 | #MockOne: from Jets for pick(s): 1.23,3.23,7.12 from Bills for pick(s): 1.16 |
| 3.10 | #MockOne: from Dolphins for pick(s): 2.22,5.19 |
| 4.08 | #MockOne: from Dolphins for pick(s): 2.22,5.19 |
| 6.17 | #MockOne: from Jets for pick(s): 1.23,3.23,7.12 |