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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft Watchlist: Texas A&M at Alabama

By Erik Schlitt

Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) celebrates after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) celebrates after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Important members of the Detroit Lions front office will in attendance for Texas A&M at Alabama. They’ll be watching Josh Evans, Tim Williams and several other 2017 NFL Draft prospects.

Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman
Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman /

It’s never too early to be looking ahead to next year’s NFL Draft. In this weekly piece, I’ll examine players from a marquee game, who could be potential draft targets of the Detroit Lions.

This week’s feature game

Texas A&M (6-0) at Alabama (7-0)
When: Saturday, October 22nd
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Network: CBS

The Lions will be in Attendance

What is the Lions biggest weaknesses right now? Defense. And in this game, there will be plenty of it. There are 11 players in this game that have a Top 100 draft grade right now, and six of them could easily be selected in the first round.

This game is stacked with NFL level pass rushers, linebackers, and strong safeties. So, there are lots of players that will interest Detroit. More specifically, with two of the top three strong safeties playing in this game, it’s a can’t miss opportunity for the Lions.

Click through the pages to see the players that would fill a need for the Detroit Lions in 2017.

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