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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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Nov 26, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back John Johnson (9) celebrates after a sack in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back John Johnson (9) celebrates after a sack in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Seventh Round

Glover Quin remains a leader and productive player for the Detroit Lions but he’s entering the final year of his contract and the Lions don’t have any good options behind him. Adding a free safety at some point in the draft should be a priority and John Johnson could be a late-round option.

Lance Zierlein’s “bottom line” in his prospect profile of Johnson makes him an intriguing pick should he be available this late in the draft:

"Ascending defender with the experience, athleticism and ball skills to play as a high safety or in man coverage. Johnson is well above average as a ball-tracker and has the soft hands to finish at the catch-point against receivers. He has decent size but won’t be a banger as a tackler, however, his ability in coverage has NFL personnel men buzzing as a potential early starter in the league."

That wouldn’t be a bad way to close out the draft.

Next: Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft Version 1.0

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