Lions Draft Analysis

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) is helped off the field by head coach Brian Kelly and trainers after an injury on the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Should Take a Day 3 Flier on Jaylon Smith

NFL Draft 2016: Jack Conklin Generating Top Ten Buzz

Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft: Defense Dominates Early

Detroit Lions: Pre-Draft Press Conference Quotes

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions: Highlights from Bob Quinn’s Pre-Draft Press Conference

Oct 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of Ford Field before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 5.0

Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals strong safety Deone Bucannon (20) sacks and strips the ball from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Draft 2016: Adding a ‘Money Linebacker’

NFL Mock Draft 2016: Defense Dominates First Round

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 4.0

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Fans gather at DraftTown in Grant Park before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Draft Order Officially Released by League

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Mock Draft 2016: Forecasting the First Round

Detroit Lions Draft 2016: Defensive Back Metrics

NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Running Back Targets

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 3.0

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Are the Detroit Lions Destined to Repeat the Aaron Donald Fiasco?

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Mock Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Bolster Offensive Line

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft 2.0

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Detroit Lions: 5 Undersized Linebackers to Consider in 2016 NFL Draft

Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) blocks against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Add to Offensive Line in Todd McShay’s New Mock Draft

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a helmet, NFL shield, stage, and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Mock Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Fill Need in Middle of Defense

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Jack Conklin speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Combine 2016: Running Backs, Offensive Line Workout Schedule

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions: Bob Quinn NFL Combine Press Conference Highlights

Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) drops back to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft: Connor Cook Explains Skipping Senior Bowl

Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad defensive end Jarran Reed of Alabama (90) tackles North squad quarterback Jeff Driskel of Louisiana Tech (16) for a loss during second half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Mel Kiper Mock Draft 2.0: No Change for Detroit Lions

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft

Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) during the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions: Todd McShay Replaces Stephen Tulloch in New Mock Draft

Michigan’s Graham Glasgow Turning Heads at Shrine Game

Sep 5, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) in game action against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Alabama won 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Mock Draft 2016: Kiper Picks Defensive Lineman for Lions