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NFL Mock Draft 2018: Full first round – Who’s the Detroit Lions top pick?

By Michael Kirkland

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Ezekiel Ansah of the BYU Cougars stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (R) as they hold up a jersey on stage after Ansah was picked #5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Ezekiel Ansah of the BYU Cougars stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (R) as they hold up a jersey on stage after Ansah was picked #5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Steven Montez #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes is pursued by Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverine during the second half at Michigan Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Colorado 45-28. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

player. 35. . TENNESSEE TITANS (9-7). . Maurice Hurst, DT - Michigan. 25

Mo Hurst, is an athletic, versatile defensive tackle who gives the Titans an end in nickel packages and a one-gap, penetrating tackle in traditional sets. The Titans primary needs are interior defensive line, and interior offensive line, along with corner back.

Hurst could go sooner, he has flashed elite skills at getting into the backfields of college opponents, but he doesn’t have the girth at the point of attack that most teams covet. At 6-2, 280, he possesses great initial quickness for a big man, though. The son of a former NFL player, Hurst was a leader at Michigan, and will be a solid pro. His running back roots show when he is playing, as he moves very well laterally.

At this point in the draft, teams are often selecting a guy on what they think his potential is, not necessarily what he showed in college. So, there may be other players that Tennessee thinks have better upside that Hurst, here. Hurst’s talent seems to warrant the pick, though as many scouts project him to go earlier.

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