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Detroit Lions Draft 2016: Seven-Round Mock Draft

By Erik Schlitt

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2015; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) runs the ball at Central Michigan Chippewas defensive back Kavon Frazier (5) during the fourth quarter at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Rockets win 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) runs the ball at Central Michigan Chippewas defensive back Kavon Frazier (5) during the fourth quarter at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Rockets win 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Kavon Frazier was utilized as a deep safety in Central Michigan’s defense and I believe it didn’t allow him to truly showcase his skills. I understand why they used him that way, he was their best player and their last line of defense. I don’t believe he will be used that way in the NFL.

Frazier is a physical, hard-hitting safety. His best spot in the NFL will either be at strong safety or in a money linebacker role. On tape, he shows all the skills you’d want in a developing money linebacker. He plays downhill, he attacks the ball, and he can deliver pad popping tackles. He has good instincts and awareness when tracking the ball or player in coverage.

Frazier’s positional versatility fits the theme for this draft. He can play off the ball as a safety, in the box as a linebacker, and his skill set should translate into a valuable special teams contributor. To read more about why I think he can be valuable money linebacker click here. The guys at Optimum Scouting had a nice interview that’s worth a read here, if you want to know more about Frazier.

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