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Detroit mock draft watch: Dane Brugler tackles the Lions 7-round mock

Dane Brugler from The Athletic gives his take on who the Detroit Lions could take in his 7-round mock draft

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With the much-anticipated release of his draft guide known as The Beast recently, Dane Brugler from The Athletic tackles a complete 7-round mock draft from Trevor Lawerence all the way to Mr. Irrelvant.

Taking on a complete 7-round mock is no easy feat, and Brugler tries slot players according to their team needs, scheme, and culture fit to the best of his abilities. Without further ado, below is his haul for the Lions.

1st round (7)- Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

2nd round (41)- Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU

3rd round (72)- Divine Deablo, DS, Virginia Tech

3rd round (101)- Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina

4th round (112)- Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan

5th round (153)- Daelin Hayes, Edge, Notre Dame

Even with Justin Fields and both Alabama receivers on the board, Brugler elected to build within the trenches and gave Detroit a young can’t miss prospect in Sewell. With the possibility of four quarterbacks selected to start the draft, Sewell has gained some popularity as a viable option for Detroit. At only 19 years old, Sewell will shore up the right side of the line opposite of Taylor Decker, possibly creating one of the top offensive lines in the league.

With Detroit seeing their receiver corps decimated over the off-season and filling the room with mostly one-year deal options, Detroit desperately needs fresh blood. Brugler gives them some help in the form of Terrence Marshall Jr. If any fan was missing Kenny Golladay, Marshall will essentially alleviate those feelings being an almost copy clone as the big-bodied receiver who thrives in contested catches.

Detroit’s cupboard at safety is looking bare, with only four players rounding out the depth chart. Fortunately, Brugler slots Divine Deablo as potential reinforcement in the secondary. Deablo was recently tagged as a potential option by own Jeff Risdon, highlighting his run-defending, blitz ability, and special teams ability. He is one of those linebacker/safety tweeners that you can play best on best against your opponent.

With the Lions linebacking corps going through a remodel of sorts, the new regime will be looking to inject some athleticism in the mix, and Brugler helps that out with the selection of Chaz Surratt. Also tagged as a fantasy option by Jeff Risdon, the former quarterback brings strong intelligence that gives him a leg up reading the opponent’s offense. With his athleticism, he will fit in perfectly as the Lions weakside linebacker.

With the recent signings for Quinton Dunbar and Corn Elder, the Lions have filled in some gaps in the cornerback corps that needed some addressing. Even though the Lions are not on the prowl for cornerbacks, they couldn’t go wrong with taking an upside corner who could start later down the road, and that is what Brugler does with the selection of Ambry Thomas. Even though his technique is questionable, he has the tools and mentality to compete for snaps in the future.

In the later parts of the drafts, you are taking a gamble on a player’s upside and see if you can get the most out of their potential. With Brugler’s selection of Daelin Hayes, that will be exactly what the Lions will be hoping for. Hayes could be drafted much earlier with his versatile nature as a hand in the dirt or stand-up rusher if it wasn’t for his history of shoulder issues. If the coaching staff can build up his strength and pass rush repertoire, he could find a spot as a rotational SAM linebacker.

An edge rush prospect for Cowboys to consider drafting for all 7 rounds

Tim Lettiero reviews seven defensive ends that can fit into Dan Quinn’s new system in each round in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.

The Dallas Cowboys defensive line is going to look different under new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Of this fans should have no doubt. Quinn likes to employ two counter-acting defensive ends. On the left is a 4-technique who plays directly over the tackle, or a 5-technique who plays on the outside shoulder of the tackle. This role is typically referred to as a 4-3 base end. On the right he favors a position known as the LEO.

This position has a bit versatility as to how it lines up, however the main goal is to capitalize on the player’s athleticism. They can line up with their hand in the dirt in a Wide-9 position (outside shoulder of the tight end) or standing up. Current starters Demarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory fit both of these roles well, however the depth behind them is questionable. The recently signed Tarell Basham joins the likes of Ron’Dell Carter, Bradlee Anae and Dorance Armstrong as relatively safe back ups and rotational pieces, but this position could still use addressing.

Here are options in each round of the upcoming 2021 NFL draft for Cowboys Nation to become familiar with.

2021 NFL draft: Handful of Notre Dame prospects should entice Chargers

Since 2013, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has drafted or signed nine players from the prestigious university.

Since Tom Telesco took over as the Chargers general manager back in 2013, he’s made it well known that he covets players from Notre Dame.

Since then, Telesco has drafted or signed nine players from the prestigious university — Manti Te’o, Chris Watt, Donte Vaughn, Alohi Gilman, Asmar Bilal, Drue Tranquill, Isaac Rochell, and Jerry Tillery.

“It’s a great program. Brian Kelly is a heck of a head coach. The whole program is really well run. We have some pretty good contacts there so we hear about all the kids,” Telesco said.

This year, The Fighting Irish, once again, boast a handful of prospects that should very well be on Los Angeles’ radar, particularly on the offensive and defensive line.

Notre Dame has seen some of their own offensive linemen go on to being among the league’s best with the likes of Quenton Nelson, Ronnie Stanley, Zack Martin, among others.

The tradition could continue with four hog mollies in this year’s draft, with offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg leading the pack.

Arguably one of the most consistent left tackles over the past two seasons, on over 900 pass-blocking snaps in that span, Eichenberg allowed only 27 pressures. Consistent in both the pass and run department, he has the make up of a starter in his rookie season.

Playing right next to Eichenberg was guard Aaron Banks, who also possesses the skillset to start from Year 1.

Banks allowed just two sacks in 844 snaps in his final season. The first-team All-American is a rugged, good-sized mauler as both a pass protector and run blocker who won’t lose many one-on-one battles.

The other two members on the offensive line, guard Tommy Kraemer and tackle Robert Hainsey, might not be starters right off the bat, but they have the upside to be reliable when called upon in that role.

Kraemer started 42 of 45 games at both right guard and right tackle. A body-mover in the run game, Kraemer’s combination of size, physical traits and versatility will be enticing for an offensive line coach to work with.

Due to his lack of length and athleticism, Hainsey’s best fit is inside at the next level, but he has the ability to play multiple positions across the offensive line. He might not be a Day 1 starter, but his consistency and versatility will go a long way.

Staying on that side of the ball, the Bolts might benefit from tight end Tommy Tremble, even if they do decide to keep Hunter Henry.

During two seasons, Tremble only recorded 35 catches for 401 receptions. However, he was a key piece of their dominant run game. Outside of his outstanding blocking skills, Tremble does a lot of things well that will intrigue, as he can catch the ball in space and has good athleticism.

Switching gears to defensive side of the ball, Notre Dame possesses two defensive linemen that would be great pieces up front for the Chargers, Daelin Hayes and Ade Ogundeji.

Hayes, who has already met with Los Angeles, amassed 17 total tackles, three sacks, six tackles for loss, an interception, a pass deflection, and two forced fumbles en route to helping The Fighting Irish reach the College Football Playoffs.

While his game is still raw, Hayes’ combination of physicality, athleticism and position versatility, could be major factors that are already in store that help him develop into a valuable contributor with the necessary coaching.

Meanwhile, Ogundeji led the team in sacks this past season (7). While he hasn’t handled a handful of reps throughout his career, he has the skillset that should be appealing to defensive line coaches, as he is a lengthy defender with the explosiveness and effort against the pass and run.

Former Notre Dame star meets with two traditional NFL powerhouses

Former Notre Dame captain Daelin Hayes had quite the impressive list of teams interested in learning more about him earlier this week

Usually, when January comes around the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots are both still playing football.

It wasn’t the case for the Patriots this season after Tom Brady’s departure but the Packers again made it to the NFC Championship Game under the direction of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Now might a former Notre Dame star be headed to one of those locations?

Former Fighting Irish defensive end Daelin Hayes met with both Green Bay and New England earlier this week and has meetings scheduled with at least five other teams as well.

Hayes was a captain for Notre Dame in 2020 after missing the majority of the 2019 season after tearing his labrum.

He recorded six tackles for loss in 2020 as well as three sacks, a pair of forced fumbles, and an interception while earning All-ACC honorable mention honors.

Related:

Hayes named ACC defensive lineman of the week

Daelin Hayes named finalist for “Man of the Year” award

Packers meet virtually with Notre Dame edge Daelin Hayes

The Packers met virtually with Notre Dame edge rusher Daelin Hayes.

The Green Bay Packers have met with one of Notre Dame’s defensive captains in 2020.

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Packers recently met virtually with Notre Dame edge rusher Daelin Hayes.

The Packers and the 31 other NFL teams are starting to meet with prospects in the 2021 NFL draft. Edge rusher could be a need for Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, especially if Preston Smith becomes a cap casualty.

In his profile at The Draft Network, Hayes is considered to be a “hybrid pass rusher” at the next level who can be an “early down defender” who can set the edge and drop into coverage but needs plenty of development as a rusher,

As a senior, Hayes produced six tackles for losses, three sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception over 12 total games. He finished his collegiate career with nine sacks, 20.5 tackles for losses, five fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles.

He was voted a team captain in 2020. He was also named an All-ACC honorable mention.

Hayes tore the labrum in his shoulder during the 2019 season and missed all but three games.

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Notre Dame EDGE Daelin Hayes had ‘great meeting’ with Chargers at Senior Bowl

The Los Angeles Chargers had a great meeting with a polarizing pass rusher.

The Senior Bowl is a prestigious all-star game for some of the top prospects to showcase themselves, but it’s also an event for NFL teams to interview players for the first time.

Some of the meetings are formal, while others are informal. One of the meetings that the Chargers had went really well.

According to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo, former Notre Dame edge defender Daelin Hayes met with 31 teams, but he particularly had a “great meeting” with Los Angeles.

Hayes didn’t burst onto the scene until his senior season after serving as a rotational rusher and having a season-ending shoulder injury put his junior campaign to a halt.

In 2020, Hayes amassed 17 total tackles, three sacks, six tackles for loss, an interception, a pass deflection, and two forced fumbles en route to helping The Fighting Irish reach the College Football Playoffs.

Last week at the Senior Bowl, Hayes made his presence known. Checking in with 6-foot-3 and 261 pounds with a wingspan of 80 1/4 inches, an arm length of 32 inches, Hayes lined up as an edge defender and linebacker.

While his game is still raw, Hayes’ combination of physicality, athleticism and position versatility, could be major factors that are already in store that help him develop into a valuable contributor with the necessary coaching.

General manager Tom Telesco has a proven track record of draft Notre Dame players. This year, could Hayes be that guy? Linebacker Drue Tranquill would certainly be in favor of it.

Watch: Daelin Hayes Sacks Wake Forest’s Jamie Newman in Senior Bowl

COVID-19 may have robbed us of Notre Dame’s game vs. Wake Forest this past season, but the Senior Bowl somewhat made up for it.

COVID-19 may have robbed us of Notre Dame’s game vs. Wake Forest this past season, but the Senior Bowl somewhat made up for it. Late in the second quarter of this year’s contest, Daelin Hayes was on the field at the same time as Demon Deacons quarterback Jamie Newman. We’ll never know exactly what would have happened had that matchup not been called off, but it’s possible it would have looked something like this:

Hayes had three sacks for 19 yards lost during the 2020 season. That he added one more with NFL scouts watching surely did wonders for his draft prospects. It’s more of an impact than several of these players get to make in this game. Here’s hoping somebody noticed him and thus wants him on their team.

Notre Dame players official Senior Bowl measurements

Here is how the six Notre Dame players measured out this week, all of whom will be playing for the National team in Saturday’s game. 

The annual Senior Bowl takes place this weekend, with kickoff between the American and National coming at 2:30 p.m. ET and can be viewed live on NFL Network.

Last year saw four players from the Senior Bowl selected in the first round of the NFL draft.

Notre Dame has six players participating in this year’s Senior Bowl and although it’s unlikely that any of those six will have their name called in the first round, the majority will have their name called at some point.

Here is how the six Notre Dame players measured out this week, all of whom will be playing for the National team in Saturday’s game.

Watch: Notre Dame’s Hayes is turning heads at Senior Bowl practices

Former Notre Dame defensive end Daelin Hayes has been making a very good impression to NFL teams.

With the Senior Bowl practices underway, plenty of information is flying out of Mobile, Alabama. If you didn’t see Ian Book making very good throw to an ACC counterpart, check it out here. What about Notre Dame defenders you ask, well Daelin Hayes has been putting on a show and is impressing NFL brass.

Regardless of rust for his opponent, Hayes still needed to complete the rep and it seems like he did. Dane Brugler went on to note that Hayes is really taking this opportunity to make an impression as he “notice(d) that every time Hayes came off the field, he went directly over to one of the assistant coaches to discuss various techniques and get feedback. That is a player who understands the opportunity in front of him this week.”

Want a bit more proof of Hayes being a monster during practice? Here it is:

This is great news for the former Notre Dame defensive lineman. Aside from when the Irish will host a pro-day, this may be the only time they’ll get a chance to impress NFL teams. Hayes looks like he has been doing plenty to  entice a team to make him as their selection.

Notre Dame’s Senior Bowl Participants

Notre Dame has six former players participating in this Senior Bowl which is more than any other school.

The annual Reese’s Senior Bowl gets underway this week in Mobile, Alabama before the game takes place on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Some of the best talent from all of college football will be on display this week as players from all over and programs big and small try to improve their draft stock.

Notre Dame has six former players participating which is more than any other school.

Will all six get drafted?

Unlikely but here s a very brief profile on each former Fighting Irish player participating in Senior Bowl activities this week: