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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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) during the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) during the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Detroit Lions

16. player. 50. A defensive tackle or offensive lineman could certainly be considered here but instead the <a href=. ILB. Alabama. Reggie Ragland

17. Atlanta Falcons

Kevin Dodd . 17. player. 44. Falcons head coach Dan Quinn would surely like to add a defensive playmaker as he heads into his second season on the job. Kevin Dodd would re-join <a href=. DE. Clemson

18. Indianapolis Colts

Michigan State. Jack Conklin . 18. player. 46. Protecting <a href=. OT

19. Buffalo Bills

16. Robert Nkemdiche is a talent but one with red flags. That makes him a perfect fit for Rex Ryan, especially after falling to the 19th overall pick where the lower pick helps justify the risk for a player with the talent to be drafted much higher.. DT. Ole Miss. Robert Nkemdiche . 19. player

20. New York Jets

Darron Lee . 20. player. 30. The Jets could use help at linebacker and may find it in Darron Lee. He will need to add some bulk but will benefit from playing under <a href=. OLB. Ohio State

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