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Lions full 2024 mock draft 3.0: End of the college regular season edition

Mock drafts at this place and time are about ideas and getting more familiar with players who could intrigue the Lions during the 2024 NFL draft in April in Detroit

The college football regular season has come to an end as the calendar flips to December. It’s a good time for the fresh update of the 7-

The pick order is based on the current NFL standings and playoff seeding ladder entering NFL Week 13. Detroit would pick 27th in the first round.

Version 1.0 from after Week 4

Version 2.0 from the bye in Week 9

Mock drafts at this place and time are about ideas and getting more familiar with players who could intrigue the Lions during the 2024 NFL draft in April in Detroit.

The first round is pulled straight from the latest full NFL mock draft over at Draft Wire.

Lions full 2024 mock draft 2.0: The bye week projections

At this point, mock drafts are about ideas and getting more familiar with players who could intrigue the Lions during the 2024 NFL draft in April in Detroit. 

Another quarter of the season has come and gone for the Detroit Lions. Just as they did in the first four weeks, the Lions went 3-1 in Weeks 5-8 and arrived at their bye week with a 6-2 record.

That makes it a good opportunity to produce another edition of the Lions Wire full 2024 mock draft.

The pick order is based on the current NFL standings and playoff seeding ladder. Detroit would pick 29th in the first round.

The first edition was completed prior to Week 5.

At this point, mock drafts are about ideas and getting more familiar with players who could intrigue the Lions during the 2024 NFL draft in April in Detroit.

Lions full 2024 NFL mock draft: The first set of projections

The first edition of the Lions’ 2024 mock draft projections

With four games in the books and a better idea of both needs and projected draft order, it’s time for the first edition of the Lions Wire’s 2024 mock draft.

Detroit is 3-1 and currently holds the No. 25 overall pick in the first round, based on the NFL standings after Week 4. This projection covers all the rounds. Obviously, it’s still early in the draft process, making this more about ideas and prospects than predictions. The players here are ballparked in terms of where they appear to project (as of October 5th) in the 2024 NFL draft, which will be held in Detroit in April.

The first two rounds are taken directly from my first full NFL mock draft for 2024 over at Draft Wire. This should help sort out some questions about player availability for those picks.

Interesting 2023 mock draft projects a major QB wild card to the Lions

The latest 2023 mock draft from Draft Wire projects a major QB wild card and the son of an NFL standout to the Lions

The latest 2023 NFL mock draft from our friends at Draft Wire is now out, and it’s not the typical paint-by-numbers offseason mock.

Remember: Summer mock drafts are more about players to know and watch during the upcoming college football season than they are meant to be accurate projections. That’s why this mock from Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling is so intriguing. The projection for the Lions’ top pick is a quarterback not many have even heard of.

With the No. 5 overall pick–based on current Super Bowl odds–the Lions snag Washington State QB Cam Ward. No, not the NHL goalie. This Cam Ward is a transfer from FCS-level Incarnate Word, where he posted some video game-type offensive numbers in two seasons. I haven’t seen Ward play yet, but here’s what Easterling offers on the 6-2, 223-pound passing phenom,

The Lions punted on the 2022 quarterback class, likely hoping to land a better prospect at the top of next year’s draft. Ward looked like he was playing NCAA Football 14 on rookie mode at Incarnate Word, and if he can do anything similar in the Pac-12, he could easily end up warranting a top-five pick.

The other first-round pick is a very familiar name. Picking at No. 28 overall with the Rams’ selection via trade, the projection is Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Yes, he’s the son of longtime NFL pass rushing demon Joey Porter and he plays cornerback with the same mentality his father did in his heyday with the Steelers. Porter Jr. is a player I expect to rise well above No. 28 overall, but that’s part of the fun of the summer season mock drafts like this one.

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2022 NFL mock draft: 7-round projections for the Lions

Here’s how all seven rounds of the 2022 NFL draft could shake out for the Detroit Lions

The 2022 NFL draft is just days away, and your favorite NFL team is about to add tons of young talent to help improve their chances of success in the upcoming season.

Here’s how all seven rounds of this year’s draft could shake out for the Detroit Lions:

Lions 7-Round 2022 Mock Draft: A defensive makeover for the ages

The Detroit Lions get a defensive overhaul in our latest 7-round mock draft from Cam Garrity

Lions fans have been itching all offseason for this draft, and possibly snagging Aidan Hutchinson. But all signs are pointing to Hutchinson going No. 1 overall to the Jaguars. Since Urban Meyer is out, the Jaguars have a strong front office that won’t let a player like Hutchinson go anywhere else.

In this mock draft, I wanted to take a unique approach. It’s a mixture of what I want the Lions to do, what they should do, and what they need to do.

With the QBs in this class not being as good as in past years, the Lions could opt out of selecting one in the entire draft, and instead, build a young defensive core that could develop into one of the league’s best.

Lions 7-round mock draft for the bye week

It’s time for the first full Detroit Lions 2022 NFL mock draft!

The Lions are off on Sunday, giving us a little break from the excitement of the game and the unfortunate losing streak that dates back almost a full calendar year. That can only mean one thing…

It’s time for the first full Detroit Lions 2022 NFL mock draft!

Here’s the first projection for each Lions pick in the next draft. The draft order is the current order as of November 6th.

The first few picks are taken from the 2-round mock draft I composed for RealGM this week. Use that as a reference for what players were available for each of the Lions picks, too.

Lions mock draft watch: PFN creates wild 7-round Detroit mock

AJ Schulte from Pro Football Network hands in a 7-round mock draft that has many twists and turns helping the rebuild for the Detroit Lions

By now, we have so many mock draft variations in the last few months; we are ready for the real thing to happen finally. With the draft only a handful of days away, experts and analysts finalize their draft boards and take a final stab where players will land, with AJ Schulte from Pro Football Network being the latest with his in-depth 7-round mock draft.

Typically experts keep it as simple as possible considering how exhausting a 7-round mock is, but nobody told Schulte that. He came up with one of the wildest Lions mock drafts out there with not just one trade but three trades when it was all said and done that jump-starts their rebuild in a big way.

1st trade: Philadelphia Eagles send picks 12, 84, 123, and Indianapolis’ conditional second-round pick in 2022 to the Lions in exchange for pick 7, which the Eagles selected OT Penei Sewell

2nd trade: Arizona Cardinals send picks 16 and 49 to the Lions in exchange for pick 12, which the Cardinals picked CB Jaycee Horn.

3rd trade: Cleveland Browns trade WR Jarvis Landry and a fourth-round pick in 2022 to the Lions for pick 112, where the Browns select OG Robert Hainsey.

Now we have all the terms settled and picks selected; here is the Lions full haul.

1st round (16): Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

2nd round (41): Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

2nd round (49): Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa

3rd round (72): Jevon Holland, S, Oregon

3rd round (84): Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pitt

3rd round (101): Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State

4th round (123): Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis

5th round (153): Darrick Forrest, S, Cincinnati

Acquired: WR Jarvis Landry, conditional 2022 2nd round pick, and 2022 4th round pick.

It is worth noting the conditional 2022 2nd round pick from the Eagles is from the Carson Wentz trade and could turn into a first-rounder if Wentz plays 75% of the Colts offensive snaps in 2021 or Wentz plays 70% of the Colts offensive snaps in 2021, and the Colts make the playoffs. So in this scenario, the Lions could be walking away with three first-round picks in 2022 if those terms are met.

Bateman is one of the more well-rounded receivers with his savvy route running to create separation no matter where he lines up on the field. He is NFL-built, and if it weren’t for his opt-out, we would be talking about him going higher, but just relying on 2019 tape teams are hesitant. Luckily for the Lions, they get a receiver who can instantly become a feature target and building block for the future.

Davis has seen his draft stock skyrocket after obliterating his Pro Day, showing off his superb athleticism that allows him to cover a lot of ground and wallop the ball carrier. Even though he only has one year of strong production, he has the intangibles you can’t teach and could develop into the Lions next MLB.

Spencer Brown, a natural right tackle, put his name on the map after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, and then after putting up an insane 4.4 short shuttle at 311 pounds at his Pro Day, he is cementing his name as one of the more athletic tackles to come out of the draft. His consistency may be squirrelly at times, but his ability to mirror defenders will allow him to compete with Tyrell Crosby at right tackle.

Holland can be the next swiss army defender in the Lions arsenal, seeing time at split safety and nickel allowing him to play matchup football, which Dan Campbell looks to implement heavily. Some parts of his game will need some refinement, but he is a ball-hawk (9 ints in college), able to defend the run and pass equally, and his versatility will be heavily welcomed on the Lions defense.

Weaver is a technical pass rusher who wins with his handwork and length, not speed, and can line up inside and outside and create favorable matchups. Shakur Brown is also one of those versatile defenders who can line up outside and inside corner due to his strong instincts and play-making skills. What Forest lacks in size for safety, he more than makes up for it with heart and desire and could go from a key special teams player to a rotational role at safety.

Even though the Lions are all but set at running back this year, general manager Brad Holmes has not shied away from enhancing the room during his time with Rams, and it would show with the Gainwell selection this late in the draft. It might be overkill, but having Swift and Gainwell lined up together will create very favorable matchups as shifty, pass-catching backs giving the offense a new dynamic they can take advantage of.

As for the Landry trade, the Browns are probably not sellers when it comes down to it, but for the sake of the argument, Landry could be that strong veteran presence in the locker room. He can line up inside or outside and would fit right into the culture the new Lions regime is trying to establish in Detroit and be that bridge for the young players walking in.

The Lions were able to grab high character players who have grit, passion for football, a quality Holmes is looking for in players. Even though this mock seems off-the-wall, especially with the number of trades, it paints a picture for potential players the Lions could target and inject young talent in the roster.

Lions mock draft watch: Draft Network offers its 7-round Detroit mock

With a week away from the NFL draft, The Draft Network offers their 7-round mock draft for the Detroit Lions bringing in future cornerstones

With only a week away before see many of these young men dream’s come true on draft day, many experts and analysts are making their final takes on what teams could do when that day arrives.

Ryan Fowler from The Draft Network is the next one in line to give his take on a Detroit Lions 7-round mock, taking players in a position of need, but what comes into question were they the right players?

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

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

3rd round (72)- Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State

3rd round (101)- Tyler Shelvin, DL, LSU

4th round (112)- Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina

5th round (153)- Richard Lecounte III, S, Georgia

Sewell has been a popular choice as of late for the Lions and a viable one with the notion that the top of the draft will see a run on quarterbacks. The young, athletic tackle will instantly make the offensive line a major strength heading into the season and create a foundational piece for years to come.

Fowler did make a questionable take of moving Taylor Decker to the right side so Sewell could play on the left side, which brings on some double-takes but don’t worry, he goes on to say Sewell has enough versatility he can make a move to the right side.

If the Lions miss out on Ja’Maar Chase initially, his teammate could be ripe for the picking for the Lions in the second round. Marshall is a physical specimen that uses his body, size, speed to his advantage to make the tough catches, but he lacks separation and route refinement to take his game to the next level. If he improves his weak areas, he will be an immediate threat that could line up inside and outside for the Lions.

Werner has athleticism for days, and that’s a complete 180 from what Lions fans have been accustomed to the last few years. Werner did a little bit of everything at Ohio State, showing off his versatility to blitz and coverage to led the Buckeyes in tackles last year. With all of his physical traits and keen prowess, he will likely fill the SAM role behind Alex Anzalone and play a rotational until he is ready to take on the job full time.

The defensive line is not a major weakness for the Lions, but they could use depth, and Shelvin could be that reinforcement, but it may not be exactly a scheme fit for what the Lions plan on doing on defense. Shelvin is one huge beast at nose tackle and becomes an anchor holding down gaps, making him a strong run blocker, but he offers very little when it comes to pass rush. In the old regime, he would’ve been perfect, but this regime will want their defensive tackles to attack and not hold the fort down.

Now, if there is one player you could literally fly, it is Mukuamu with his insane 80 3/4 in wingspan, which was the biggest amongst this year’s cornerback draft class. He led the Gamecocks in interceptions the last two years while seeing time at corner and free safety, showing his versatility in the deep part of the field. Even though he had the length, he has not quite learned how to use it and tends to bite hard on moves. He will have plenty of time to get coached up and at which part could learn to use his length to his advantage.

Lecounte did not do himself any favors at his Pro Day, where he put up some of the worst numbers you will see from potential safety prospects. Even though he has a strong aptitude in pursuit and field coverage, he is undisciplined and overaggressive, leading to either the receiver getting behind him or miss the tackle all together. As a team captain last year, there is no denying his heart and energy when it comes to the game; there are just too many holes in his game amongst his lack of athleticism and durability concerns.

Lions mock draft watch: CBS makes questionable moves in 7-round mock

CBS has released their latest 7-round mock draft, but left many holes and questions surrounding the Detroit Lions selections.

Mock drafts are a fun way to get accustomed to players that may have flown under the radar or look at possible scenarios that you may not have thought of, and this one is no different.

CBS’ Josh Edwards constructed his 7-round mock draft on how he visions how the draft could go and the haul and direction the Lions could go heading into the draft.

1st round (9, trade with Denver)- Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

2nd round (41)- Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss

3rd round (72)- Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford

3rd round (101)- Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida State

4th round (112)- Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse

5th round (154)- Daelin Hayes, Edge, Notre Dame

To kick off the draft, the Denver Broncos get aggressive and trade with the Lions to select Justin Fields, but the major problem with this trade is the compensation. As you can see, the mock draft kept with all the Lions’ original picks without any from Denver coming back in the trade this year. It could be future picks, but it’s highly doubtful the Lions don’t receive some compensation from this year.

Either way, Edwards makes a curious move by doubling down on receiver with consecutive picks for the Lions, going with Waddle and Moore, who stylistically are similar players. Selecting these two receivers instantly turns the receiving corps from a weakness to a strength overnight.

If it was one of the picks from Denver, it could be realistic, considering these two receivers are playmakers the Lions desperately need. Not knowing how the compensation went and the limited number of picks in the trade, this is a luxury the Lions can’t afford, especially when Jabril Cox, Landon Dickerson, and Richie Grant still on the board who can instantly upgrade positions of need.

Next, Edwards turns all his focus to the secondary by selecting two cornerbacks and safety, which is also a curious move.

Safety is a big concern for the Lions, and you could do worse than Nasirildeen. He comes with questions concerning his position fit as a safety/linebacker tweener, but he brings athleticism and physicality to bring the hammer down on the ball carrier.

Cornerback is a sneaky need, but like mentioned before, with the limited amount of picks, selecting two cornerbacks feels like overkill considering the amount of quality free agents the Lions could go after. Adebo relies more on his instincts, whereas Melifonwu is a reactive player, but both player’s skill-sets and traits translate best to a press-man/Cover 3 scheme. Like with the Waddle/Moore selection, it feels like they are selecting very similar players.

Hayes is one of those types of players who might be a better pro than a college player with his agility and explosiveness to win off the edges with superb burst. His pass-rushing moves need refinement and has had shoulder issues dating back to high school, but he has the intangibles you can’t teach that allow him to be an effective rusher, either standing up or hands in the ground.

Without knowing what the Lions received from the trade, it’s hard to get a feel for this draft, especially when they kept all the Lions original picks and just essentially moved the Lions down from seven to nine in the mock. Also, the selection of two players in the same position and who are quite similar not just once but twice makes it cloudy as to what direction this mock was heading.

Now the selected players are fine players and could make a solid impact, it just felt like the majority were luxury picks, and resources could’ve been used more wisely than what was executed.

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