NFL Mock Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Fill Need in Middle of Defense

By Zac Snyder | Feb 28, 2016

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a helmet, NFL shield, stage, and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 2, 2015; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) walks onto the field at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports

May 2, 2015; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) walks onto the field at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Baltimore Ravens

player. 26. An offensive tackle could be tempting but the Ravens stick to their roots with Deforest Buckner here. The Ravens could use a pass rusher and could some pressure from the defensive end position with Buckner rather than a rush outside linebacker.. DE. Oregon. Deforest Buckner . 6

7. San Francisco 49ers

7. player. 42. Chip Kelly has said he wants <a href=. QB. Memphis. Paxton Lynch

8. Miami Dolphins

player. 59. A big need and a pick near the back of the top ten makes for the perfect spot for the Dolphins to grab the top true cornerback in the draft. Who exactly is the top true cornerback in the draft will be up for debate until draft night.. CB. Clemson. Mackensie Alexander . 8

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CB. Florida. Vernon Hargreaves III . 9. player. 48. With their in-state counterparts taking Alexander off the board, the Buccaneers grab another cornerback with Vernon Hargreaves. If this scenario plays out, don’t be surprised if the Bucs trumpet Hargreaves as the top corner on their board despite him not being the first one picked.

10. New York Giants

player. 31. The Giants have one of the NFL’s best wide receivers in <a href=. WR. Ole Miss. Laquon Treadwell . 10

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