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

26. player. 36. The rich get richer with the Seahawks adding to their defensive depth with Sheldon Rankins. A disruptive force in the middle, he would bring another level of attack to the Seahawks defense.. DT. Louisville. Sheldon Rankins

Georgia. Leonard Floyd . 27. player. 49. Adept at rushing the passer or covering in space, Leonard Floyd could give the Packers defense a boost. He will need to add weight and strength but has the potential to become an impact player the Packers need on defense.. OLB

124. Like former teammate A’Shawn Robinson, it would not be a surprise to see Jarran Reed drafted earlier than he is slotted here. That makes for a great value pick for the Chiefs who add another presence to an already solid defense.. DT. Alabama. Jarran Reed . 28. player

32. Being booted from Ohio State is cause for a red flag but Noah Spence seems like a man honestly humbled and changed by the experience and has worked his way into a first round draft pick despite the fall from grace. That speaks volumes to his ability to deal with adversity and thrive in spite of it.. DE. Eastern Kentucky. Noah Spence . 29. player

OT. Indiana. Jason Spriggs . 30. player. 87. One of the stars of the NFL Combine, Jason Spriggs may need some time to reach his full potential as a professional. Even so, he could prove to be an upgrade for the Panthers early in his career considering how badly the offensive line got torched by the Denver Broncos pass rush in their biggest game of the season.

Cody Whitehair . 31. player. 45. An interior lineman isn’t a sexy pick for the defending Super Bowl Champions but it was a lot of unsexy picks that helped get them there. Cody Whitehair played tackle but will shift to guard and could also be considered at center, giving the Broncos versatility on the offensive line with a prospect considered a fairly safe pick.. OG. Kansas State