NFL mock draft roundup: It’s all about defense for the Detroit Lions
There are more NFL mock drafts to sort through for the Detroit Lions, with the focus remaining on defense heading into next week’s Senior Bowl. There are five cornerbacks, two edge defenders, two linebackers, two tight ends, two defensive tackles and one safety. Let’s get into it with a mock draft roundup from the previous week of mocking, with help from the NFL Mock Draft Database:Texas Tech linebacker Tyree Wilson (19) on the field against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. 10 Utes in a Pac-12 college football game at Autzen stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. He had career highs in tackles (90), tackles for loss (14), sacks (three) and interceptions (two) this past season.
mlive.comNFL mock draft roundup: Defensive line and cornerbacks highlight picks for Lions
The Detroit Lions enter another offseason armed with two first-round picks and a ton of holes on their defense. For the first time of this draft cycle, we’ll track the most popular mock picks for the Lions at Picks 6 and 18. The Lions allowed 7 net yards per passing attempt, the second-worst mark in the NFL. Georgia's Kelee Ringo returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs for a 78-yard touchdown against UTSA during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas.
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