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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft Watchlist: Utah vs. Colorado

By Erik Schlitt

Nov 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive back Marcus Williams (20) tackles Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Nelson Spruce (22) during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive back Marcus Williams (20) tackles Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Nelson Spruce (22) during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Detroit Lions will be keeping an eye on several 2017 NFL Draft prospects during the Utah at Colorado, including day two prospects Hunter Dimick and Chidobe Awuzie.

Utah Utes defensive back Marcus Williams (20). Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Utah Utes defensive back Marcus Williams (20). Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-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

#21 Utah (8-3) at #9 Colorado (9-2)
When: Saturday, November 26th
Time:7:30
Network: FOX

After not playing each other for almost 50 years, these neighbors renewed their football rivalry in 2011 and dubbed it the “Rumble in the Rockies“. Colorado won the first game in the renewed matchup, but Utah has won the last four. Colorado is the favored team in this year’s game and will be looking to justify their Top-10 ranking.

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

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