The player evaluation process that will take place over the next couple months will help sort that out. That process got underway this week with various activities at the Senior Bowl where some of the nation’s finest college seniors got to face each other in practice with the game coming up tomorrow afternoon. A number of names have trickled out of practice that could see themselves shoot up the draft boards. ESPN’s Todd McShay had favorable things to say about Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller and Colorado offensive tackle Nate Solder, two guys that play at positions of need for the Lions.

Nate Solder has definitely become a popular name at pick 13 with the mock drafts that have the Lions selecting an offensive tackle. Prognosticators that peg the Lions for a linebacker still think Akeem Ayers is the likely man while Brandon Harris is becoming a popular pick at cornerback. Here is the updated database:

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Defensive Line
Linebackers
Secondary
Special Teams

The offensive position group posts went up last week although their polls remain open. All polls will close at 7 p.m. on 1/30 and the final fan grades will be posted first thing in the morning on 1/31.

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