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Detroit Lions Draft 2017: A Tight End for Every Round

By Ash Thompson

Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) is tackled by New York Giants free safety Andrew Adams (33) during first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) is tackled by New York Giants free safety Andrew Adams (33) during first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) and quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) run onto the field with their team before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field. Cardinals win 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) and quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) run onto the field with their team before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field. Cardinals win 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Barnes, Alabama State

Barnes is a project that is not likely to make a major impact as a rookie. He is a nice looking athlete, but has limited tape. What there is to watch looks great at times, but he was never a featured player in his offense.

He is a player that is going to build from the ground up on the practice squad. Watching his work on the field there is a lot to like. He has a highlight reel filled with diving catches, jump balls, and a willingness to take hits for first downs. That’s a highlight reel on what appears to be his own YouTube account, give the kid some clicks.

Despite his 35″ arms he managed an impressive 20 bench reps. His times at the Alabama State pro day were equally impressive. He ran a 4.69 40 yard dash, timed 7.03s in his three cone, and put up a 4.28 shuttle.

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According to Tony Pauline of draftanalyst.com, he also leapt a ludicrous 35.5 inches vertically. As far as seventh round picks and priority free agents go, Barnes rates highly among my most likely to eventually be a difference maker in the league.

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