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NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 3.0

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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Jan 23, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; American Team running back Jacobi Green of Richmond (21) runs the ball as National Team linebacker Luke Rhodes of William and Mary (51) attempts to tackle during the first half of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; American Team running back Jacobi Green of Richmond (21) runs the ball as National Team linebacker Luke Rhodes of William and Mary (51) attempts to tackle during the first half of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Seventh Round

The Lions’ plans at linebacker are still murky with Stephen Tulloch still on the roster despite indications he would be released. Re-signing Tahir Whitehead takes away any desperation at linebacker but it remains to be seen if he is returning to try to win the middle linebacker job or as an outside linebacker.

My first seven-round mock draft led off with a middle linebacker and the third version concludes with one. William & Mary doesn’t come with the name recognition of Alabama but Luke Rhodes is a late-round FCS prospect that has the attention of several teams.

He was a tackling machine as a four-time all-conference player for the Tribe and has tested well in pre-draft workouts. The most bullish of scouts will draw comparisons to Carolina Panthers All-Pro Luke Kuechly but Rhodes will be a day three pick, even if his draft stock continues to rise.

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