Tag: Day 2

Mocking the Detroit Lions’ Day 2 draft selections

Lions Wire’s Max Gerber explores and projects what the Detroit Lions’ will do with their Day 2 draft selections in the 2020 NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions filled a glaring need in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by selecting Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah. In the remaining 29 picks of the first round, we saw plenty of trades and surprise picks, leaving some top-tier talent to fall to the second round.

The Lions currently have eight picks remaining in this year’s draft, three of which will likely be used tonight during the second and third rounds.

With plenty of options still on the board, here’s my prediction on who the Lions will select on Day 2:

Round 2, Pick 35: K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State

Hamler is a true slot receiver who will immediately remind Lions fans of Golden Tate with his shifty footwork and his ability to get yards after the catch. Though he didn’t run at the Combine, he clocked a 4.36 40-yard-dash at his training facility. He has a strong initial burst off the line of scrimmage and possesses the stamina to maintain that speed.

His versatility will be an asset for offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell as well. Hamler has proven capable of being a starting slot receiver who can be used as a gadget offensive weapon in the backfield when needed. He also would be able to contribute immediately on special teams as a kick returner.

Round 3, Pick 67: Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah

The pass rush has been a weak point of the Detroit Lions’ defense for years. General manager Bob Quinn has not selected an EDGE rusher before the fourth round in his past four drafts. That could change with Anae.

Anae, coming off a 13-sack season at Utah, is a pure pass-rush specialist who will bring a unique skill set to Detroit’s defense. He would likely play as a JACK linebacker in Matt Patricia’s defense, but could also play the down defensive end role if needed.

Round 3, Pick 85: Lloyd Cushenberry, IOL, LSU

The Lions have a serious competition brewing at the right guard position. Currently, the Lions have seven lineman vying for that starting role. Drafting Cushenberry would put an end to all of that.

He played center throughout his career at LSU, but his size and abilities would translate easily to guard. His balance has been an issue for him, but overall he thrives in pass protection and would be an immediate upgrade at right guard. The Lions got a good look at him at the Senior Bowl, so expect him to be on their radar.

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Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode 148: Jeff Okudah and what to expect on Day 2

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 148: “Jeff Okudah and what to expect on Day 2”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys get together for a special edition of the podcast, reviewing the Lions first-round pick Jeff Okudah, and setting the stage for Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and it’s hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Itunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, among others.

2020 NFL Draft: Pick order for Day 2, plus first-round recap

The New Orleans Saints picked Cesar Ruiz in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but they may consider a trade up into rounds two or three

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The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft wrapped up with a few big shocks, with the New Orleans Saints catching many fans off guard by picking Michigan prospect Cesar Ruiz at No. 24 overall.

Rounds two and three might contain even more surprises. The clock starts at 6 p.m. CT (with the broadcast again on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network), but the Saints are not slotted in until No. 88 — late in the third round.

Considering their obvious need at linebacker and room for improvement at wide receiver and cornerback, it might be wise for the Saints to target one of the best available prospects in a trade up.

Here’s how the first round of picks shook out:

2020 Draft Round 1 Recap
Pick No. Team Selection School
1 Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow, QB LSU
2 Washington Redskins Chase Young, EDGE Ohio State
3 Detroit Lions Jeff Okudah, CB Ohio State
4 New York Giants Andrew Thomas Georgia
5 Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa, QB Alabama
6 Los Angeles Chargers Justin Herbert, QB Oregon
7 Carolina Panthers Derrick Brown, DT Auburn
8 Arizona Cardinals Isaiah Simmons, LB Clemson
9 Jacksonville Jaguars C.J. Henderson, CB Florida
10 Cleveland Browns Jedrick Wills, OT Alabama
11 New York Jets Mekhi Becton, OT Louisville
12 Las Vegas Raiders Henry Ruggs, WR Alabama
13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs, OT Iowa
14 San Francisco 49ers Javon Kinlaw, DT South Carolina
15 Denver Broncos Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama
16 Atlanta Falcons A.J. Terrell, CB Clemson
17 Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma
18 Miami Dolphins Austin Jackson, OT USC
19 Las Vegas Raiders Damon Arnette, CB Ohio State
20 Jacksonville Jaguars K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE LSU
21 Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Reagor, WR TCU
22 Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson, WR LSU
23 Los Angeles Chargers Kenneth Murray, LB Oklahoma
24 New Orleans Saints Cesar Ruiz, C Michigan
25 San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk, WR Arizona State
26 Green Bay Packers Jordan Love, QB Utah State
27 Seattle Seahawks Jordyn Brooks, LB Texas Tech
28 Baltimore Ravens Patrick Queen, LB LSU
29 Tennessee Titans Isaiah Wilson, OT Georgia
30 Miami Dolphins Noah Igbinoghene, CB Auburn
31 Minnesota Vikings Jeff Gladney, CB TCU
32 Kansas City Chiefs Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU

And here is where things stand on the second day of the draft:

2020 Draft Day 2 Order
Pick No. Team Trade Notes
33 Bengals
34 Colts
35 Lions
36 Giants
37 Patriots From LAC
38 Panthers
39 Dolphins
40 Texans
41 Browns
42 Jaguars
43 Bears
44 Colts
45 Buccaneers
46 Broncos
47 Falcons
48 Jets
49 Steelers
50 Bears
51 Cowboys
52 Rams
53 Eagles
54 Bills
55 Ravens
56 Dolphins
57 Rams
58 Vikings
59 Seahawks
60 Ravens
61 Titans
62 Packers
63 Chiefs
64 Seahawks
65 Bengals
66 Redskins
67 Lions
68 Jets
69 Panthers
70 Dolphins
71 Patriots from LAC
72 Cardinals
73 Jaguars
74 Browns
75 Colts
76 Buccaneers
77 Broncos
78 Falcons
79 Jets
80 Raiders
81 Raiders
82 Cowboys
83 Broncos
84 Rams
85 Lions
86 Bills
87 Patriots
88 Saints
89 Vikings
90 Texans
91 Raiders
92 Ravens
93 Titans
94 Packers
95 Broncos
96 Chiefs
97* Browns
98* Patriots
99* Giants
100* Patriots
101* Seahawks
102* Steelers
103* Eagles
104* Rams
105* Vikings
106* Ravens

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Best available prospects for the Saints on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL draft

The New Orleans Saints still have many options to upgrade at linebacker and receiver on the second day of picks in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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The New Orleans Saints exited the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with a prospect rated high on their board, having stood pat at the 24th overall pick to select Michigan offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz.

So which players could they target on the second day of the draft? Right now, the Saints have just one pick in rounds two and three (near the end of the third frame, at No. 88). But New Orleans also has all of their 2021 draft picks and several projected compensatory picks to use as trade bait, and maybe jump back into the second round.

Whatever the case, they must make the most of this opportunity. The top prospects remaining on our board with top-50 draft grades:

  • 22. RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
  • 23. DT Marlon Davidson, Auburn
  • 25. OT Ezra Cleveland, Boise State
  • 26. DE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State
  • 27. WR Denzel Mims, Baylor
  • 28. G/C Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU
  • 31. CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah
  • 32. S Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois
  • 34. S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne
  • 36. DT Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M
  • 37. WR Michael Pittman Jr., USC
  • 38. WR Tee Higgins, Clemson
  • 39. DE/LB Terrell Lewis, Alabama
  • 40. LB Willie Gay, Mississippi State
  • 41. TE Cole Kmet, Notre Dame
  • 43. WR Chase Claypool, Notre Dame
  • 44. G/C Matt Hennessy, Temple
  • 46. DT Jordan Elliott, Missouri
  • 47. DT Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma
  • 48. RB Cam Akers, Florida State
  • 49. LB Mark Harrison, Ohio State
  • 50. LB Logan Wilson, Wyoming

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10 players the Lions should consider on Day 2 of the draft

Identifying 10 players the Detroit Lions should consider selecting on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions filled a very important role on Day 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft, selecting corner Jeff Okudah in the first round, but Day 2 brings a whole new crop of players and the Lions hold three picks in the next two rounds.

The Lions will begin the day with picks No. 35, 67, and 85, and while there could be some trade movement, they should still be able to land a few key players.

Here are 10 options — five who were with the Lions at the Senior Bowl — who should be considered on Day 2.

A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa

The Lions have a need at EDGE rusher and Epenesa is the perfect fit for the Lions scheme. In my final 7-round mock draft, Epenesa was my choice at pick No. 35 and a player I still believe to be a Top-10 player on the Lions draft board.

Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

Senior Bowl

If it’s not Epenesa, Mims’ ability to drastically improve the Lions offense would make him incredibly tempting in the second round. At 6-3, 207, with 4.38 speed, Mims is an ideal vertical threat with starter upside as a rookie.

Zach Baun, LB, Wisconsin

Senior Bowl

A hybrid linebacker who fits the mold of what the Lions have recently targeted in their second-level defenders. He would play primarily off-the-ball but has the ability to situationally pass-rush from the JACK linebacker spot.

Josh Uche, JACK/LB, Michigan

Senior Bowl

Uche is also a hybrid linebacker but his insane speed off the edge would keep him pass-rushing often, while also offering the ability to drop into coverage. Both Uche and Baun would fit in like perfect puzzle pieces with the Lions linebackers and would allow them to disguise the defense’s intentions.

Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Senior Bowl

Jones is an athletic tackle who could line up on the right side as a rookie and his ability to be a left tackle would give the Lions insurance if they move on from Taylor Decker in 2021.

RBs J.K. Dobbins (OSU) and Jonathan Taylor (Wisc)

Pick your flavor here as both backs would fit in nicely in the Lions scheme. I have Dobbins slightly ahead of Taylor on my tiered Lions draft board, but if the Lions decide to upgrade their backfield, it’s hard to argue with either player.

Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado

A first-round talent who likely dropped to Day 2 because of injuries. He has a versatile skill set and plays physical, creating yards after catch (YAC) with power and athleticism.

K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State

Hamler is a YAC machine who fits the mold of a pure slot receiver, similar to what the Lions have in Danny Amendola. The Lions met with Hamler at the Combine and if they are looking for an explosive playmaker, he would be high on their list.

Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama

Lewis is another first-round talent who has a lengthy injury history that is surely going to impact where he gets selected. At 6-5, 262 pounds and 33.88″ arms, Lewis is a prototype player in coach Matt Patricia’s defensive scheme.

Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah

Senior Bowl

Anae is likely more in play in the third round, but there is no doubt that Lions’ coaches loved what they saw from him at the Senior Bowl. Anae is a high effort pass rusher who lives off his first step as we saw in Mobile when he registered three sacks:

Bonus names to keep in mind for Round 3

In my final 7-round mock draft, my Lions picks in the third round were Robert Hunt (RT/G, Louisiana) and McTelvin Agim (DT, Arkansas), and are names Lions fans should keep in the back of their minds.

Best available players for Chiefs on Day 2 of 2020 NFL draft

A look at who is left for the Kansas City Chiefs to draft on Day 2.

The Kansas City Chiefs have completed Day 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft, coming away with LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire at pick No. 32. There are still plenty of talented players at each position available during Day 2 of the 2020 NFL draft. Here are the best available players remaining at each position for the Chiefs.

QB:

  • Alabama QB Jalen Hurts

RB:

  • Georgia RB D’Andre Swift
  • Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins
  • Utah RB Zack Moss
  • Memphis RB Antonio Gibson

TE:

  • Dayton TE Adam Trautman
  • LSU TE Thaddeus Moss
  • Washington TE Hunter Bryant

WR:

  • Baylor WR Denzel Mims
  • Clemson WR Tee Higgins
  • Penn State WR KJ Hamler
  • Florida WR Van Jefferson

OT:

  • Houston OT Josh Jones
  • TCU OT Lucas Niang
  • LSU OT Saahdiq Charles

OG:

  • Lousiana OG Robert Hunt
  • Fresno State OG Netane Muti
  • LSU OG Damien Lewis
  • Ohio State OG Jonah Jackson

C:

  • Temple C Matt Hennessy
  • LSU C Lloyd Cushenberry

DT:

  • Texas A&M DT Justin Madubuike
  • TCU DT Ross Blacklock
  • Oklahoma DT Neville Gallimore
  • Missouri DT Jordan Elliott

DE:

  • Penn State DE Yetur Gross-Matos
  • Tennessee DE Darrell Taylor
  • Iowa DE A.J. Epenesa
  • Notre Dame DE Julian Okwara
  • Boise State DE Curtis Weaver

LB:

  • Wisconsin LB Zack Baun
  • Michigan LB Josh Uche
  • Ohio State LB Malik Harrison
  • Appalachian State LB Akeem Davis-Gaither
  • Mississippi State LB Willie Gay Jr.
  • Oregon LB Troy Dye
  • Wyoming LB Logan Wilson

CB:

  • LSU CB Kristian Fulton
  • Utah CB Jaylon Johnson
  • Virginia CB Bryce Hall

S:

  • Minnesota DB Antoine Winfield Jr.
  • Alabama DB Xavier McKinney
  • LSU DB Grant Delpit
  • Southern Illinois DB Jeremy Chinn
  • Utah DB Terrell Burgess
  • Clemson DB K’Von Wallace
  • Lenoir-Rhyne DB Kyle Dugger
  • West Virginia DB Kenny Robinson Jr.