Detroit Lions: 2020 7-round mock draft with two trades

With the potential for wide receiver to become a major need, in this mock draft the Lions double up at the position as the value of Edwards in the sixth round is too good to pass up on. Edwards would give the Lions one of the best number four wide-outs in the game as soon as his rookie season, with the athletic ability and upside to develop into a very solid number two option for a team.

The South Carolina standout has been productive from day one in his college career, posting 590 yards and four touchdowns on 44 receptions his freshman year. The following three years he was consistently around 800 yards a year, six touchdowns a year, and good for about 60-65 catches a year at worst.

Edwards has solid long speed with the ability to create separation downfield and uses his route running ability to create separation on routes closer to the line of scrimmage. Despite his excellent size and seemingly polished route running and technique, Edwards is not considered one of the top wide-outs in the draft.

Pro Football Network’s Carter Donnick explains the prospect’s biggest issues …

"“[Edwards needs] to work on his consistency considerably. … Top-notch size for the position but doesn’t always use it to the best of his abilities, especially in contested situations.”"

If Edwards can become more consistent and more aggressive with the ball in the air then he could turn into one of the better number two options in the game.

However, unless he can take full advantage of his physical gifts he is likely going to be more of a special-teams standout due to his size and speed more than a featured receiver. If he can learn how to use his gifts to the fullest of his abilities however, then he could very well find himself an important part of an offense.

This final  pick concludes my first mock draft for the Detroit Lions this year. I was able to address many needs, including all of the perceived top needs. Do you agree with my selections? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.