While it was unsurprising that the Detroit Lions lost receiver DJ Chark to another team in free agency, it was surprising to see them replace Chark so quickly. Last week, the Lions made a surprising move and brought back receiver Marvin Jones.
Previously, Jones, played two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars but he signed a one-year contract to return to the Lions. Being part of the core, once upon a time in Detroit, Jones returns to try it all over again. The best production of his career came while wearing Honolulu blue.
However, he is nearing the later stages of his career as he recently turned 33 years old and his production has slightly dropped. While I still love the fit of Jones back in Detroit, the Lions are in a very interesting position for the 2023 NFL Draft.
They don’t have a pressing need and it feels like every pick they make is going to just be a big plus to their roster. They could overdraft at certain positions or simply take the best player available. One thing I find interesting is if they spend a Day 2 or Day 3 pick on a receiver. But not just any type of receiver.
What if they select a player that could be molded into a similar player as Marvin Jones? Here are three receivers from the 2023 NFL Draft that play similarly to Jones or have a comparable athletic profile!