Zack Baun, OLB, Wisconsin
Baun was predominately a rush LB for the Badgers, but at his size he projects to move to more of an off-ball LB role in the NFL. Think Joe Schobert, one of his Wisconsin predecessors who just signed a free agent deal for more than $10 million per year with the Jaguars.
Baun is a fantastic athlete still growing into being a linebacker. He was recruited as a dual-threat quarterback, a background that gives him excellent instincts and pre-snap diagnosing ability. Being a pass rusher in college makes Baun a blitz threat, too.
If the Lions are transitioning into more of a permanent 4-man defensive front, and based on their offseason moves that certainly appears likely, Baun fits perfectly as the swift WILL backer to play alongside Jahlani Tavai and Jamie Collins. The issue with taking Baun here is that role is unclearly valued and the Lions still have Jarrad Davis and Christian Jones slated for fairly prominent roles at off-ball LB in 2020.