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Some might look at Nate Burleson’s statistics and think Detroit’s veteran wide receiver is making too much money. During the 2010 offseason, the Lions signed the free agent to a five-year, $25 million contract, including a reported $11 million in guaranteed money.

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Mel limited his bust list to players selected in the top ten since 1978. His first article was about quarterback busts, of which he highlighted 13, and his second article was for non-quarterbacks. The Lions certainly don’t have the best draft history but where would they come out based on Kiper’s bust list? I totaled it all up and here is how it looks:

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Kiper mock 1.0 had UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers going to the Lions. Questions pertaining to Ayers’ value at that spot caused Kiper to go send Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith to the Lions i his second mock draft. Not only does the third time through bring us a new name (from Kiper at least) but a new position as well. Kiper mock draft 3.0 proudly presents…drum roll please…

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