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Detroit Lions NFL draft 3.0: 7-rounds, beyond the mock

By Michael Kirkland

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 11: Godwin Igwebuike #16 of the Northwestern Wildcats blocks a pass intended for Maxx Williams #88 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 11, 2014 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 11: Godwin Igwebuike #16 of the Northwestern Wildcats blocks a pass intended for Maxx Williams #88 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 11, 2014 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 12: Darius Slay #23 of the Detroit Lions makes a tackle against Rashard Higgins #81 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Ford Field on November 12, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 12: Darius Slay #23 of the Detroit Lions makes a tackle against Rashard Higgins #81 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Ford Field on November 12, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Round 7 (pick 237)

Offensive line: Will Richardson, tackle, KJ Malone, guard

Defensive line: Foley Fatukasi, tackle

Backs & receivers: Chris Warren, running back, Equanimous St. Brown, wide receiver

Linebackers: n/a

Defensive backs: Michael Joseph, cornerback-safety

Commentary

There are lots of things we could do with the seventh round pick. There are quite a few needs we didn’t address. I think the speed of the secondary is an issue, and the last two picks are solid, smart players who possess speed.

Joseph is a 6-1, 187 pound, small school prospect out of Dubuque. He is a capable cover guy with size and upside and can possibly develop behind Darius Slay. The corner-safety runs just under a 4.5 and has good length. If that didn’t work out, he might become a free safety.

The Lions could go in a lot of directions, receiver, another offensive lineman, a defensive tackle, linebacker, etc.; too many needs, not enough picks. I always found myself liking the same pool of players with the last pick.

Each has ability to possible make an impact down the road at a position of need. I just didn’t love that many prospects as flyers.

My Pick: Michael Joseph, cornerback. Joseph could also get re-purposed as a free safety.

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