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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21. Washington Redskins

22. Houston Texans

Adding a young defensive tackle with impact ability to play with and learn from <a href=. DT. Baylor. Andrew Billings . 22. player. 10

23. Minnesota Vikings

23. player. 60. With the expectation that <a href=. WR. Baylor. Corey Coleman

24. Cincinnati Bengals

player. 56. The Bengals are in the enviable position of being a playoff team with few obvious holes. That gives them the ability to sit back and draft the best player available or make a luxury upgrade. Ryan Kelly may fall more into the latter category but depth along the offensive line is important.. C. Alabama. Ryan Kelly . 24

25. Pittsburgh Steelers

CB. Ohio State. Eli Apple . 25. player. 55. A top-25 pick for Eli Apple may be what is required to address a need as big as they have in their secondary.

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