Detroit Lions draft: What flavor of running back do you prefer?

The Rest

There are others who didn’t make my list like Sony Michel of Georgia, who I wouldn’t be willing to commit the Lions first round pick to in light of their needs along the defensive front seven. I would certainly consider him if he was around for the Lions second round pick, but I don’t expect it.

Then there is the other half of the Georgia connection, Nick Chubb, who I don’t believe will be there by the time the Lions are on the clock in the second round either and isn’t as much a receiving threat as I would prefer the pick to be.

Jaylen Samuels of North Carolina State just missed my list because I have questions about his ability to carry the load. His versatility in unquestionable since he is an outstanding receiver, but first and foremost, a running back has to be able to gain yards on the ground. I admit I’m not a big fan of USC’s Ronald Jones and Akrum Wadley of Iowa is just tiny. We’ve already seen the small backs at work here.

Josh Adams of Notre Dame is a viable candidate, but how much of that was a product of a very good offensive line? Grambling State’s Martez Carter is another very versatile back, but I don’t think he’s big enough to carry the workload.

When it’s all said and done, the point is that there are many backs to choose from and when you consider even the backs that are not my preference are still good prospects, you realize how much leeway the Lions have in getting one of the backs they prefer the most. It’s just a matter of picking your favorite flavor.

Bananas Foster?

Mint Chocolate Chip?

Wild ‘n Reckless Sherbet?

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The 2018 NFL draft has them all. Somewhere between April 26-28 the Detroit Lions will select their favorite flavor and hope he will be a big part of turning around their sluggish ground game.

So what’s your favorite flavor?