Four Round Mock Just Because I Feel Like It

[WillParks]

Mock drafts this early in the year are a crap shoot in terms of how accurate they will be (nobody had Stephon Gilmore in the top 10 at mid-year). but I figured I would take a shot anyway

Rd. 1--Eric Reid, S: In my opinion, we can't count on Louis Delmas to be on the field so we need to solidify that position early in the draft. Reid has good size speed and range. He does everything pretty well. He is a good fit for our defense.

Rd.2--Ezekiel Anash,, DE: He has loads of potential but is still really raw. He will look great in shorts but have serious technique shortfalls. He has great size and athleticism but he won't be able to lean on that like he does now. However, I have a feeling he will develop very quickly.

3. B.W Webb, CB: He is a good small school CB that could develop nicely in our scheme. He might need to add some bulk but he has good size, length and speed.

4. Braxton Cave, C: A good C on a revitalized Irish team. We can sign Raiola to a one year deal while he develops and competes with Bill Nagy.

In this scenario G Rodney Austin makes the active Roster (on practice squad right now and takes Peterman's job. Jonte Green and Chris Greenwod show enough for us to not have to use a CB with our first round pick.

I am not addressing possible releases. We won't be players in the free agent market until we can rework Stafford and Suh's rookie deals. Thoughts?

[detfan782004]

Like Reid big safety

Not a fan of Anash

Not a fan of Webb. Small corner from a small school. Already took a flyer on couple of these. Would prefer something less risk

Cave has the size but Detroit traded 4th round pick to Minny last years draft



Love Reid though
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[WillParks]

I forgot about that. My bad. Just out of curiosity, what is it about anash that you don't like?

[detfan782004]

[WillParks]

He only started playing football in 2010. He was originally on the track team.
He is listed at 6'6" and 270Lbs and moves really well. The difference between him and Alama-Francis is that even in college Alama-Francis wasn't a dominating player. Anash is putting together a big year. I watched this kid play a couple of times on TV and he looks like he has all the tools to be a dominant DE.

[detfan782004]

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[duanegarrison09]

I agree with your needs for the first two rounds DE/FS.


I would also be happy with;

1. Sam Montgomery - DE

2. T. J McDonald - FS

Lions have a bad situation next year with the defensive line. Most likely losing Cliff Avril to free agency and Kyle Vanden Bosch to retirement. I can't see Willie Young starting and Lawrence Jackson even if brought back is not a starter. We may need two starters......

I agree with the need for safety but, I see them bringing back Amari Spievey, Louis Delmas and Ricardo Silva. Probably will release John Wendling freeing up one position where T. J. McDonald can be eased in to replace Amari as a starter as the season most along.

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[DrRay11]

If we're going to take a raw DE in rounds 2/3, I'm picking Margus Hunt. Think he can excel in this scheme. He's going to destroy the combine.
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[LionsFTW]

JPP was the most raw prospect I have seen taken in the first round, and he's turned out pretty good.

You have to have faith in our coaching staff if you have the chance at a prospect with a skyscraper ceiling. If his production and measurables are off the chart, raw or not, take him.

With that being said, I don't know anything about Ezekiel Anash. Haven't watched or read anything on him. But if he is anything like JPP in terms of production and measurables, he needs to be the pick without question. Our coaching staff is fantastic when coaching up DL.
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