Detroit Lions: Fixing the team via the 2019 NFL Draft, Part II
Detroit Lions offense
At this point, there aren’t any huge concerns on offense. The Lions rush offense is ranked 16th and averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The passing game is ranked 23rd in yards, but the line has only surrendered 10 sacks, which is tied for fifth best. They have allowed the second least pressures, too. In scoring offense, the Lions are 12th.
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Guard/Tackle
An area that I do have a concern at right guard. T.J. Lang is a great guard when he plays. There’s the rub. Lang has had a history of concussions and was recently told to give up football, but he sought a second opinion. How many ever games he starts this year, his career is coming to an end sooner rather than later.
Here are some players that could interest the Lions in Round 1-2:
Elgton Jenkins, OL, Mississippi State: 6-4, 315, 5.34 This Bulldog, which there are many on this list, has proven his versatility. Jenkins has played left tackle, left guard, and center all at very high levels. Frank Ragnow, a current rookie, was this same type of player.
Greg Little, OT, Mississippi: 6-5, 325, 5.23, The Rebels left tackle still lacks experience but has the athleticism to play outside at tackle in the NFL. The Lions could start him at right guard and move him later when Rick Wagner’s contract is up.
Martez Ivey, OL, Florida: 6-5, 306, 5.04, Ivey is an experienced SEC lineman with good talent that could be had for less than a first-round pick. Moved to left tackle this season, Ivey is probably destined to play inside at the next level. Ivey has all the requisite power and quickness to have a good career in the NFL, though. He might offer value as a swing tackle besides being a guard.