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NFL Draft 2017: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 4.0

By Zac Snyder

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of football fans in the stands during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of football fans in the stands during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Dare Ogunbowale (23) runs the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Dare Ogunbowale (23) runs the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6

Haloti Ngata was one of the Lions’ better interior defensive linemen last season (which unfortunately says more about the lackluster season that group had) but it’s time to start looking beyond even though Ngata returns for the 2017 season.

D.J. Jones brings athleticism in a 6-foot, 1-inch, 319 pound frame but battled inconsistency. Effort isn’t an issue so a good defensive line coach like Kris Kocurek could be just what Jones needs to turn into a late-round gem.

At 5-foot, 11-inches and 213 pounds, Dare Ogunbowale would give the Lions a bigger back than they have in Ameer Abdullah or Theo Riddick, although he doesn’t profile or play like a typical “big back” in an offense. He projects as more of a third down back in the NFL, but there must be more the Lions like as they sent the team’s running backs coach to the Wisconsin Pro Day.

Maybe he could grow into a bigger role because of his size. Regardless, selecting a guy like Ogunbowale would be bad news for Dwayne Washington.

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