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NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 2.0

By Zac Snyder

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on 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 podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Tre Madden (23) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Idaho Vandals during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Tre Madden (23) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Idaho Vandals during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

The release of Joique Bell leaves a need for a bigger running back in the team’s rotation. After adding Ameer Abdullah in the second round last year and the breakout year of Theo Riddick, the Lions don’t have to make a big investment to fill the role.

That’s especially true with Zach Zenner already in the fold. I’m not a fan of just handing Zenner the role previously played by Bell, but the Lions don’t have to do much more than add someone to compete with him.

Tre Madden has a sketchy medical history having missed two of his five seasons at USC due to injury and was never able to play a full schedule of games for the Trojans. As a late round pick he will have to stay healthy and make an impression in training camp to stick, but if he can, he could find himself playing a role for the Lions.

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