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		<title>Detroit Lions Seven Round Mock Draft: #MockSix Results</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the last several days I had the opportunity to take part in #MockSix, the sixth mock draft of this draft cycle on mockone.net. I had the responsibility of serving as the GM of the Lions while 31 other football fans manned the draft reins for the other NFL teams. The process just wrapped up [...]</p><p><a href="http://sidelionreport.com/2013/04/24/detroit-lions-seven-round-mock-draft-mocksix-results/">Detroit Lions Seven Round Mock Draft: #MockSix Results</a> - <a href="http://sidelionreport.com">SideLion Report</a> - <a href="http://sidelionreport.com">SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the last several days I had the opportunity to take part in #MockSix, the sixth mock draft of this draft cycle on mockone.net. I had the responsibility of serving as the GM of the Lions while 31 other football fans manned the draft reins for the other NFL teams.</p>
<p>The process just wrapped up last night leaving each team with a full seven round mock draft including compensatory picks. Keep in mind that the following picks were made based on an actual mock draft controlled by 32 different users leaving my draft board at the mercy of others. You can see the <a href="http://www.mockone.net/">full results at mockone.net</a>.</p>
<p>Here we go&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_19993" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6692844.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-19993" title="NCAA Football: Brigham Young at Georgia Tech" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6692844-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Oct 27, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Ezekiel Ansah (right) prepares to sack Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Tevin Washington (13) during the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Josh D. Weiss-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 1, Pick 5 (5 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU</p>
<p>The Lions war room targeted Eric Fisher in pre-draft prep but knew that he may not be available. Ansah was the number one alternative and has the ability to contribute right away while holding the potential to growing into a dominant member of the Lions defensive line.</p>
<div id="attachment_19997" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6759538.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-19997" title="NCAA Football: Tennessee at Vanderbilt" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6759538-300x211.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="211" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Nov 17, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Justin Hunter (11) makes a reception against Vanderbilt Commodores corner back Trey Wilson (8) during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium. The Commodores beat the Volunteers 41-18. Mandatory credit: Don McPeak-US Presswire</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 2, Pick 4 (36 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee</p>
<p>The Lions selecting another wide receiver is sure to bring on some jokes but the fact is it is still a position of need. Teams looking for Justin Hunter to come in and be Julio Jones or A.J. Green may be disappointed but the Lions just need him to be that secondary threat on the outside opposite Calvin Johnson.</p>
<div id="attachment_19998" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6787040.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-19998" title="NCAA Football: Stanford at UCLA" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6787040-300x265.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="265" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">November 24, 2012; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins cornerback Sheldon Price (22) looks on as Stanford Cardinal tight end Zach Ertz (86) catches a pass in the fourth quarter of the game at the Rose Bowl. Stanford won 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 3, Pick 3 (65 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford</p>
<p>What is more surprising, the Lions picking Ertz or Ertz still available in the third round? We say the latter and make the value pick. Brandon Pettigrew hasn&#8217;t proven to be special and he and Tony Scheffler will be free agents after the 2013 season. The Lions could allow Ertz to get his feet wet in 2013 before taking on a big role in 2014.</p>
<div id="attachment_19999" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6959640.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-19999" title="NCAA Football: Senior Bowl-North Practice" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6959640-300x192.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="192" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Jan 22, 2013; Mobile AL, USA; Senior Bowl north squad defensive back Dwayne Gratz of Connecticut (27) goes up to intercept a pass intended for wide receiver Aaron Mellette of Elon (33) during practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 4, Pick 35 (132 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Dwayne Gratz, CB, UConn</p>
<p>After adding three corners through the draft a year ago, we&#8217;re adding Dwayne Gratz to the mix this year with the expectation that the young mix of talent will lead to at least a couple solid contributors. He comes in with a lot of experience at the college level and an adequate mix of size and speed for being a late fourth round pick.</p>
<div id="attachment_20000" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6804428.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-20000" title="NCAA Football: Oklahoma at Texas Christian" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6804428-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="214" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dec 01, 2012; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Tony Jefferson (1) tackles TCU Horned Frogs running back Aundre Dean (30) during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 5, Pick 4 (137 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma</p>
<p>The starters are set with Louis Delmas and Glover Quin but the Lions would benefit from added depth. The Lions have to be prepared for the chance that Delmas will never make it through an entire season healthy and this is a good draft to take a safety prospect. Jefferson can do a little bit of everything as a safety and represents good value at this point.</p>
<div id="attachment_20001" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/5525110.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-20001" title="USA TODAY Sports" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/5525110-300x207.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="207" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sep 3, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; LSU Tigers guard T-Bob Hebert (53) and tackle Chris Faulk (76) block against Oregon Ducks defensive end Terrell Turner (45) at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 6, Pick 3 (171 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Chris Faulk, OT, LSU</p>
<p>The war room liked Faulk&#8217;s value here as an early-round talent hurt by injury concerns. He&#8217;s worth a gamble with a sixth round pick. It is tough to find a player that could one day be a starting left tackle at this point in the draft, but Faulk is one if he can max out his potential.</p>
<div id="attachment_20022" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6558368.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-20022" title="NCAA Football: Auburn at Mississippi State" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/6558368-300x239.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sept 8, 2012; Starkville, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Kiehl Frazier (10) is hit by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Josh Boyd (97) at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce DerdenUSA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 7, Pick 5 (211 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State</p>
<p>The loss of Sammie Hill via free agency hurts a little less with the addition of Josh Boyd as a late round pick. The Lions have some playing time available for a fourth defensive tackle but Boyd won&#8217;t have to be counted on early in his career. This could be a great situation for both Boyd and the Lions in both the short-term and the long-term as Boyd may be able to grow into a bigger role at just the time the Lions have one come available.</p>
<div id="attachment_20047" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://sidelionreport.com/?attachment_id=20047" rel="attachment wp-att-20047"><img class=" wp-image-20047  " title="NCAA Football: UCLA at Houston" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/04/5518720-300x450.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="270" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sept 3, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins punter Jeff Locke (18) punts against the Houston Cougars during the first quarter at Robertson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p><strong>Round 7, Pick 39 (245 Overall)</strong></p>
<p>Jeff Locke, P, UCLA</p>
<p>Much is expected of the Lions offense but not every possession will be a scoring drive. With the leg of Locke, each drive holds the potential to at least change the field position battle. He is also a strong option to handle kickoff duties with the Lions breaking in a new kicker for the first time in more than two decades. Hey, punters are people too.</p>
<p>So there it is Lions fans, our haul from #MockSix. I want to thank Dean Holden, Stefan Spurlock and Braden Shackelford for being part of the war room. I think we ended up with a draft Lions fans should be happy with but hey, I&#8217;m obviously biased. Here is your chance to have your say &#8211; vote in the poll below to give our effort a grade and feel free to leave a comment with what you like, what you don&#8217;t like and what you would have done differently.</p>
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		<title>Detroit Lions Mock Draft Database Says the Pick Will Be&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zac Snyder</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s been a while since I posted an updated Detroit Lions mock draft database and with this being the last weekend before the combine, it is a good chance to check in to see where popular opinion currently sits. A look at a total of 71 mock drafts published between 2/10/13 and 2/15/13 says the [...]</p><p><a href="http://sidelionreport.com/2013/02/16/detroit-lions-mock-draft-database-says-the-pick-will-be-2/">Detroit Lions Mock Draft Database Says the Pick Will Be&#8230;</a> - <a href="http://sidelionreport.com">SideLion Report</a> - <a href="http://sidelionreport.com">SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_17053" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://sidelionreport.com/2012/12/03/2013-nfl-mock-draft-the-detroit-lions-select/ncaa-football-alabama-at-lsu-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-17053"><img src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2012/12/6715452-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="Dee Milliner - Alabama" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-17053" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">November 3, 2012; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) is sacked by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dee Milliner (28) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p>It&#8217;s been a while since I posted an updated Detroit Lions mock draft database and with this being the last weekend before the combine, it is a good chance to check in to see where popular opinion currently sits.</p>
<p>A look at a total of 71 mock drafts published between 2/10/13 and 2/15/13 says the pick will be&#8230;Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner.</p>
<p>Milliner was the pick in 24 of the 71 mock drafts (33.8%) but was closely followed by Damontre Moore (18 of 71) and Bjoern Werner (17 of 71). The balance of picks was made up by (in order of frequency) Jarvis Jones, Barkevious Mingo, Eric Fisher, Luke Joeckel and Ezekiel Ansah.</p>
<p>While the mock draft database shows a preference for Dee Milliner, changing from a player-centered view to a position-centered view tells a different story.</p>
<p>The strength of Moore and Werner&#8217;s showing makes defensive end the most likely position for the Lions to draft according to this group of mocks. Defensive ends take a 54.93% of database picks for the Lions while cornerback is entirely represented by Milliner&#8217;s 33.8%. Jarvis Jones (important to note that Jones is also regarded as a pass rusher) gives outside linebackers a fraction more than a 7% stake in the database while offensive tackle picks up the last 4.23%.</p>
<p>The full list of mocks and picks is available on page two.</p>
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		<title>2013 NFL Mock Draft: The Detroit Lions Select&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Detroit Lions fans have been able to look ahead to the 2013 NFL Draft for quite some time but it is officially draft season league-wide now that all the confetti has fallen and the Ravens have hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy. FanSided.com released their updated mock draft this morning and it comes as no surprise [...]</p><p><a href="http://sidelionreport.com/2013/02/04/2013-nfl-mock-draft-the-detroit-lions-select-9/">2013 NFL Mock Draft: The Detroit Lions Select&#8230;</a> - <a href="http://sidelionreport.com">SideLion Report</a> - <a href="http://sidelionreport.com">SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_18448" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/02/6674154.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/53/files/2013/02/6674154-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="NCAA Football: Louisiana State at Texas A" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-18448" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Oct 20, 2012; College Station, TX, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49)pressures Texas A</p></div>
<p>Detroit Lions fans have been able to look ahead to the 2013 NFL Draft for quite some time but it is officially draft season league-wide now that all the confetti has fallen and the Ravens have hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy.</p>
<p><a href="http://fansided.com/2013/02/04/nfl-mock-draft-2013-post-super-bowl-edition/">FanSided.com released their updated mock draft</a> this morning and it comes as no surprise that Josh Hill has chosen a pass rusher for the Lions.</p>
<p>The wrinkle here is that he did so despite popular names Bjoern Werner, Damontre Moore and Jarvis Jones already off the board. So who is the pick?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo. Hill explains:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Lions have a defense full of potential, but they’re starting to age on the ends and they’ll need to adjust this if they have any hopes to be competitive down the road. Detroit would love to grab an end that can come in and replace either Cliff Avril or Kyle Vanden Bosch, both of whom are likely on their way out in Detroit. Mingo is still raw as a prospect but he’s undeniable as a talent and if the Lions take him at No. 5, they likely won’t be sorry.</p></blockquote>
<p>Detractors will point to Mingo&#8217;s relatively light 240 pound body but he was still able to productive in the ultra-competitive SEC. He is able to use his long arms and rare athleticism to his advantage and should further add to his pass rushing repertoire as he bulks up at the NFL level. Investing such a high draft choice in Mingo does require some faith as he is far from a finished product, but he could be scary player once he is.</p>
<p>Check out the <a href="http://fansided.com/2013/02/04/nfl-mock-draft-2013-post-super-bowl-edition/">full first round mock on FanSided.com</a>.</p>
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