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Detroit Lions: Offensive line improved from last year?

By Michael Kirkland

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 1: The Detroit Lions offense huddles up around Matthew Stafford #9 in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 1: The Detroit Lions offense huddles up around Matthew Stafford #9 in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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O-line 2018

Here are the Detroit Lions training camp participants for 2018, by primary position (starters in bold, if drafted rookie will be italicized):

Centers: Graham Glasgow, Wesley Johnson, Leo Koloamatangi

Guards: Frank Ragnow (rookie), T.J. Lang, Kenny Wiggins, Joe Dahl

Tackles: Taylor Decker, Rick Wagner, Corey Robinson, Brian Mihalik, Dan Skipper

Designated “OL”: Beau Nunn (rookie), John Montelus (rookie), Adam Bisnowaty, Tyrell Crosby (rookie)

Breakdown by position

Centers

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Graham Glasgow did a nice job last year, overall. The third year pro out of the University of Michigan looks like he will be the starting center, although he is capable at guard, as well.

His PFF grade of 76.1 is solid, but hopefully he continues to improve and provide that consistent presence in the middle. He replaces Travis Swanson, who has had injury and concussion problems both of the last two years.

As mentioned above, Glasgow was the lone starter that played the entire season. His primary backup would seem to be rookie, Frank Ragnow, who has lined up at center in OTA’s. Ragnow was primarily a center at Arkansas, but played right guard, too.

There are two other centers coming into camp, but my guess is that Wesley Johnson (31.3 PFF rating) will get cut along with his first year compadre, Kolomatangi. In terms of depth on the interior, Joe Dahl has been the primary flex player.

Guards

Lang, 2017 Pro Bowl selection, has mostly solidified the right guard spot; Lang did miss three games. The other side, first round pick, Frank Ragnow, is now manning. Ragnow looks like he’s ready to start as a rookie.

After them, Joe Dahl, and Corey Robinson have been the depth players in  past seasons. However, Robinson (PFF 43.6 rating) will be challenged for his roster spot by 4th round rookie, Tyrell Crosby, who is a guard-tackle combo. Also in the mix is Kenny Wiggins (PFF 38.3 rating), acquired in free agency; he played for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017.

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