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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft Watchlist: Louisville vs Houston

By Erik Schlitt

Sep 12, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) runs the ball ahead of Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92) during second half at Papa John
Sep 12, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) runs the ball ahead of Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92) during second half at Papa John /
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The Detroit Lions will be keeping an eye on several 2017 NFL Draft prospects during the Louisville at Houston game, including defensive standouts Josh Harvey-Clemons and Steven Taylor.

Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) runs the ball ahead of Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92). Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) runs the ball ahead of Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92). Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

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 Feature Game

#3 Louisville (9-1) at Houston (8-2)
When: Thursday, November 17th
Time: 8:00
Network: ESPN

One of the most electrifying players in the country will be front and center in this game. Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is as exciting to watch as anyone in the country and is the unanimous front-runner for the Heisman trophy. But, before you get too excited to scout him, he’s only a sophomore and isn’t eligible for the 2017 draft.

So, if you can manage to take your eyes off #8, click-through the pages to see the rest of the players who have the skills to play on Sunday in 2017.

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