Detroit Lions 2018 Draft Flat Review

With the 2018 NFL Draft behind us, it’s fourth dimension to get down the review procedure on how each squad stacks upward alongside the selections they’ve made. The Detroit Lions stimulate got overhauled their coaching staff inward hopes to choose a winning civilization to the motor-city. The 2018 draft for the Lions was a elementary stepping rock inward that management equally they alone finished alongside vi selections to their name. Using those selections to secure talent inward the neediest positions looks to stimulate got been the agenda from the start, let’s review… 

Detroit Lions 2018 Draft Class Review:

Round 1 – Pick 20 (20)

Frank Ragnow (OL)

ADF volition never debate drafting offensive line talent inward whatever circular then long equally the value is present. This option inward the outset circular for the Lions is something that was severally needed in addition to ADF supports the pick. Matthew Stafford has been running for his life far equally good long in addition to until now, the Lions management has finally provided but about relief. Frank Ragnow is equally venture equally they come upward in addition to should measuring inward twenty-four hr menses 1 taking ascendence in addition to planting himself equally the leader of the Lions offensive line.

Ragnow has nifty physical traits that volition brand him the mainstay on this line for many years to come upward provided he stays away from the medical room. Frank is rattling strong alongside nifty mobility in addition to awareness to play both Center in addition to Guard making him quite the versatile player, something that has lacked on the Lions offensive forepart for many years. Offensive line selections inward the outset circular of the draft are never sexy picks, but nether the novel authorities inward Matt Patricia, it starts in addition to stops inward the trenches in addition to having your franchise quarterback able to stand upward inward the steal dissecting defenses is priority publish one. Great outset pick past times the Lions.  

ADF Prediction: Versatile player, nifty potential, NFL starter. 

Round 2 – Pick eleven (43)

Kerryon Johnson (RB)

While the Lions fan base of operations was hoping for to a greater extent than excitement alongside their instant circular selection, they sure enough would survive intrigued alongside Auburn production Kerryon Johnson. Standing vi feet tall in addition to weighing inward at 213 pounds patch running an unofficial fourth dimension of 4.54 at his pro-day, makes for an interesting prospect to tell the least. Johnson has nifty in addition to nimble feet in addition to is rattling quick in 1 lawsuit he makes it to the instant score of the defense. His combine tests faired rattling good showing nifty agility in addition to 1 cutting mightiness alongside fluid motions in addition to acceleration.  

Continuing to review his tape, Johnson tin sack move a rattling versatile running dorsum inward the Lions arrangement that could allow him to survive used inward the passing game patch eventually stealing the atomic number 82 role. What actually impressed us was the expanded workload inward his finally flavour at Auburn which saw Johnson comport the ball 285 times patch non seeing his yards per comport accept whatever hit. Johnson also seems to stimulate got a olfactory organ for the endzone finding his agency to pay-dirt a whopping 29 times on the seat down inward his finally ii years inward college, rather impressive. Some scouts may enquiry Johnson’s running agency equally it may non survive conducive inward taking the penalization dished out from NFL talent. ADF isn’t worried in addition to is becoming a believer to a greater extent than in addition to to a greater extent than inward the skills that Kerryon possesses.    

ADF Prediction: High potential, volition accept the publish 1 job.

Round 3 – Pick xviii (82)

Tracy Walker (DB)

The Lions may stimulate got reached a piffling when drafting Tracy Walker inward the 3rd round. Most scouts had him pegged for twenty-four hr menses three, but it’s clear Matt Patricia sees something inward the talent from Louisiana-Lafayette. Walker has expert size in addition to speed to homo the security seat inward the NFL but volition stimulate got to refine his skills to move a truthful divergence maker. Tracy is a big hitter alongside rattling strong athletic mightiness that tin sack brand him a versatile weapon inward the novel defensive arrangement Patricia volition employ. Walker was venture inward generating turnovers alongside both interceptions in addition to fumbles throughout his college career. Tracy volition stimulate got to acquire how to move a truthful quarterback on the defence earlier nosotros run into him permit free inward a starting role. Walker all the same has expert potential to brand a divergence inward sub-packages or exceptional teams this season.    

ADF Prediction: Moderate/low upside.  

Round 4 – Pick xiv (114)

Da’shawn Hand (DE)

ADF is absolutely inward dearest alongside this option inward the 4th circular inward price of talent for value. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 cardinal requirement on the Lions defence is to add together feasible talent to assistance Ziggy Ansah removing double teams from his side to generate to a greater extent than constant pressure. The erstwhile Alabama production has all the traits to move a rattling expert thespian inward the NFL provided he continues to progress. Coming inward at 6’4” tall, 296 pounds, running a blazing 4.83 twoscore fourth dimension for a homo his size, in addition to pushing 28 reps on the bench press is but the start when describing the talent score of Da’shawn Hand. While his sack totals exit a lot to survive desired, nosotros believe he wasn’t fully utilized to his strengths in addition to should detect his niche inward the NFL. Having a quick flare-up in addition to superb line off the border leaves opposing offensive lineman off residuum in addition to susceptible to getting burned. This pick should move an absolute steal equally the flavour wears on equally Patricia volition acquire the most out of this beast.  

ADF Prediction: Moderate/high potential.

Round v – Pick sixteen (153)

Tyrell Crosby (OL)

Continuing to address the greatest needs on this club, the Lions management has added but about other nifty prospect to assist the offensive line. Crosby is a giant of a homo at 6’5” tall alongside a frame of 310 pounds patch possesses fantastic traits to play Guard or Right Tackle. ADF would similar to run into his line growth alongside but about much needed fourth dimension inward the weight room adding to a greater extent than musculus to an already impressive frame. He should get down his career equally a backup suppling appropriate depth to a line that has had its portion of troubles in addition to injuries inward the past.    

Round seven – Pick xix (237)

Nick Bawden (RB)

To circular out the 2018 draft, Detroit selected but about other runner, adding to an already total room on the roster. Nick Bawden seems to survive to a greater extent than of a hybrid type of thespian that tin sack lineup inward the backfield equally a fullback or play on the line filling the demand of a tight terminate if required. Nick is a venture run blocker that has the mightiness to grab the ball. With the fullback seat well-nigh a affair of the past times inward the novel NFL, Bawden should survive able to carve out a decent purpose inward mismatch situations.  

2018 Undrafted Free Agent Signings:

Chad Meredith, LB, Southeast MIssouri State

Kyle Lewis, WR, Cal Poly

Brandon Powell, WR, Florida

DeAndre Goolsby, TE, Florida

JoJo Wicker, DE, Arizona State

Amari Coleman, CB, Central Michigan

Chris Jones, DB, Nebraska

John Montelus, OL, Virginia

Beau Nunn, OL, Appalachian State

Josh Fatu, DL, USC

Anthony Sherrils, S, Missouri

Antwuan Davis, CB, Texas

Ryan Santoso, K, Minnesota

Brett Kendrick, OL, Tennessee

Teo Redding, WR, Bowling Green

Al-Rasheed Benton, LB, West Virginia