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NFL Draft 2017: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 2.0

By Zac Snyder

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) tackles Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) during the second quarter of the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) tackles Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) during the second quarter of the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Second Round

The need for a cornerback drops down the list of priorities if the Lions end up with Logan Ryan in free agency, as many have speculated they may try to do. If the Lions don’t make a big move at corner in free agency, it would make sense to look for one fairly early in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Darius Slay is in place for the next four years but the Lions have a lot of uncertainty behind him starting in 2018 when only Quandre Diggs is the only other corner currently on the roster that has received meaningful playing time.

Marlon Humphrey was the Lions’ first round pick in Mel Kiper’s second mock draft, but may be available later in the draft. He’s the kind of bigger corner that the Lions seem to prefer, and the NFL will be no culture shock to him since his father played in the league.

Next: Round 3

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