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NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft

By Zac Snyder

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Chad Voytik (16) rushes the ball as Syracuse Orange defensive end Ron Thompson (13) defends during the third quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 30-7. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Chad Voytik (16) rushes the ball as Syracuse Orange defensive end Ron Thompson (13) defends during the third quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 30-7. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

There is never a guarantee a seventh round draft pick will make it out of training camp so it’s all about trying find a guy who might have a shot. Syracuse defensive end Ron Thompson fits that bill after a college career that saw him play both inside and out, although he was asked to play out of position when moving inside.

Thompson brings some pass rush skills and burst that Kris Kocurek can work with as his overall game is refined. Larry Webster may not have worked out but the Lions have a track record with getting value out of pass rushers they have little invested in like George Johnson and Darryl Tapp.

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