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NFL Draft 2018: Detroit Lions seven-round mock draft 4.0

By Zac Snyder

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Detroit Lions 2018 NFL Draft prospect Taven Bryan
Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers looks for running room against defensive lineman Taven Bryan #93 of the Florida Gators in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

Round 2

Bryan has picked up steam as a very popular option for the Lions in the first round so picking him here simultaneously feels like really good value and really unlikely to happen. There is a lot to like about the thought of Bryan donning the Honolulu blue and silver, not matter where it happens (if it does happen).

Bryan’s game is predicated on his superior athleticism over technique and feel for the game so he may not be an instant impact player. That’s OK for the Lions considering they have A’Shawn Robinson and Akeem Spence. Bryan can be used more situationally as he learns to refine his game under Patricia, defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni and defensive line coach Bo Davis.

The hope would be for Bryan to be part of the rotation early, flash some potential that would have the Lions excited to see more and more, then step into a prominent role in 2019.

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