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Detroit Lions 2018 NFL Draft: Full seven round mock

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Lorenzo Carter #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after blocking the field goal attempt from Austin Seibert #43 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Lorenzo Carter #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after blocking the field goal attempt from Austin Seibert #43 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 7: Cornerback Brandon Facyson #31 of the Virginia Tech Hokies breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 7: Cornerback Brandon Facyson #31 of the Virginia Tech Hokies breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

4th Round, 119th Overall Selection

Brandon Facyson, Cornerback, Virginia Tech

Facyson has proven himself to be a quick study and a well regarded leader during his time as a Hokie. With those attributes, he’d be welcomed into any locker room.

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For young cornerbacks, learning  NFL playbooks and adjusting to the increase in speed from college to the pros is tricky.

Thankfully Brandon Facyson is a quick learner and grasping the playbook won’t be an issue for him.

Contesting 50-50 throws and defending the pass are specialties of his and he could come in and begin to press for playing time within the rotation of Detroit’s secondary.

Even if he doesn’t develop into a starting caliber player, he could still provide valuable depth and quality snaps.

Either way, bringing him in would help to improve Detroit’s roster.

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