Detroit Lions 2018 NFL Draft: 7-Round Mock 4.0

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 11: Dwayne Washington #36 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

The Detroit Lions need talented running backs. And they would seemingly have a nice trio in LeGarrette Blount, rookie Nick Chubb and veteran Lion Theo Riddick. But Blount is on a one-year deal and Detroit must think about the future.

What the Lions could really use is a power back to help them convert those shorter third downs and goal-line opportunities. Well, let me introduce you to 6-foot-4, 250 pound running back Chris Warren out of Texas.

The son of the Seattle Seahawks’ great running back of the same name, Warren was underutilized by the Longhorns. Playing primarily the H-back role due to his size, the power runner could fill the same role at the next level as a hybrid full back.

But in Detroit, Warren could easily become the team’s much needed short-yardage specialist. Especially if the Lions move on from Blount in 2019. In the seventh round, you are looking for traits that can carry over to the next level. Warren’s combination of size, speed and NFL bloodline are intriguing and certainly worth a late round flier.

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Well, Detroit Lions’ fans, that’s our fourth version of the Motor City’s 2018 NFL Draft. What picks did you like? Which ones would you change? Share your mock draft results with us below in our comment section and tell us why your selections are better.

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