Breaking down the Lions picks within the newest PFSN 7-round Mock, which sees Detroit double up on DL early
Most mock drafts run via one spherical, perhaps two or three. However this weekend, Brentley Weissman of Professional Soccer and Sports activities Community went via each single choose in all seven rounds for his newest mock draft. That offers us an opportunity to speak about a number of picks for the Lions and the way Weissman views a possible path on draft weekend. Let’s dive in.
No. 28: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
“Derrick Harmon helped himself this season after a powerful yr with the Geese,” wrote Weissman. “He’s a extremely disruptive participant who possesses nice size and athleticism.
“Inserting Harmon into this Detroit Lions’ line of defense can be unfair. He’s a legit inside rusher who would get a number of 1-on-1 appears to be like, with Hutchinson occupying a lot of the double groups. I’d love this staff/participant match.”
Harmon has the appears to be like of being a drive on the within and the Lions have continued to construct from the within on the line of defense. Harmon would give the Lions loads of depth to go along with DJ Reader, Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike and Roy Lopez.
No. 60: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
“The Lions double-dip right here on the line of defense after drafting Harmon in Spherical 1 and now taking Princely Umanmielen in Spherical 2. Umanmielen oozes with burst and bend and has legit sack potential on the subsequent stage.”
The Lions proceed to construct right here within the trenches with Weissman’s second choose as they add much-needed depth at defensive finish. The Lions have introduced again some depth items however want a real working mate with Aidan Hutchinson. Umanielen had 10.5 sacks final season for the Rebels.
No. 102: Dorian Sturdy, CB, Virginia Tech
“The Lions signed D.J. Reed this offseason and nonetheless returned Terrion Arnold, so their starters are set, however they definitely may use some depth. Dorian Sturdy is an instinctive nook with good size and quickness.”
The Lions have additionally added Rock Ya-Sin and Avonte Maddox however will search for extra depth. Sturdy had 32 tackles and two interceptions final season for the Hokies.
No. 130: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
Bryant was the main receiver for the Illini in 2024, catching 54 passes for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Lions have room after their high 3-4 receivers for depth.
No. 196: Jaylin Smith, CB, USC
The Lions double-dip at cornerback with Smith, who recorded 58 tackles, three interceptions and two passes defended for the Trojans.
No. 228: Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane
It is a hat trick of defensive backs on this mock for the Lions. Rensaw had 24 tackles and three passes defended in his lone yr with Tulane after three years at Troy.
No. 244: Tyler Cooper, OG, Minnesota
The Lions introduced again Kayode Awosika and are seemingly set to have second-year guard Christian Mahogany run with the primary staff this offseason. A participant like Cooper, together with his size and cross safety expertise, could be an intriguing developmental possibility within the seventh.
