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Detroit Lions Mock Draft v1.0

By Oliver O'Brien

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Ryan Kelly (70) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Ryan Kelly (70) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 19, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Anthony Zettel (98) pressures Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Chris Laviano (5) in the second half at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Anthony Zettel (98) pressures Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Chris Laviano (5) in the second half at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

50.  Zettel is a quick defensive lineman with good anticipation and a great motor with a number of moves at his disposal. He can be overly aggressive which could be his downfall but like Sean Davis is versatile having played both defensive end and defensive tackle for Penn State. The Lions need defensive end depth and adding a guy who can also play defensive tackle ties in with Quinn’s philosophy. DE/DT. Penn State. Anthony Zettel. 6. player

Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Thomas Connely (26) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Henry Krieger Coble (80) in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Thomas Connely (26) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Henry Krieger Coble (80) in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

50. Bob Quinn has stated that tight end is a position of need for the Lions and with Eric Ebron being a good receiving threat the Lions need a blocker who can also catch and krieger-Coble fits that mold. He is very limited as a pass catcher due to a limited catch radius but is still somewhat reliable catching the ball.His main strength is being run blocker which was an issue for the Lions after the Pettigrew injury with Cornelius Lucas coming in as the extra blocker making the run play very obvious.. TE. Iowa. Henry krieger-Coble. 6. player

Sep 19, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) drops back to pass as Syracuse Orange defensive end Ron Thompson (13) defends during the third quarter at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) drops back to pass as Syracuse Orange defensive end Ron Thompson (13) defends during the third quarter at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 50. In the NFL you can never have too much depth on either line. Ron Thompson is a versatile defensive end who has also played as an undersized Defensive Tackle and could play OLB if needed. He needs to work on his tackling which can definitely be troubling at NFL level but it is something that can be improved with coaching. A guy taken this late may make the final roster but like a couple of other guys I’ve mentioned Thompson has versatility which will be his greatest asset come training camp.. DE. Syracuse. Ron Thompson. 6

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