Four draft crushes to help the Detroit Lions rebound in 2020

2. Solomon Kindley, Offensive Guard, University of Georgia-

With the possibility of current right guard Graham Glasgow leaving in free agency, the Lions will have a massive hole to fill along the offensive line. They could choose to wait until the NFL Draft to fill said hole, as the number of guards who could go between rounds three and four is massive.

Many interior offensive linemen could see their names called late day three or early day four and Kindley could potentially be the best of them all. Despite his draft projection of ~around~ round four, Kindley will likely outperform his draft selection.

Kindley is a big man, weighing over 330 pounds and standing at 6-foot-4. Kindley uses his big frame and body to block opponents and keep the pocket clean.

He has starter upside in the NFL and could reach that potential with good coaching that focuses on his technique. Kindley is sloppy with his technique but makes up for it with his willingness to scrap with his opponent. He will keep fighting his man until the whistle blows and his style of play can anger defenders, who make mistakes when they get heated.

He uses his weight well and he keeps his man in front of him more often than not. He brings good power and is not easily moved when pass-blocking, especially once he sets his anchor. When run blocking, his physical demeanor shows as he fights to give his running back as much space as possible.

Kindley missed some time with an injury this past season and it showed on the field as the effectiveness of the Georgia Bulldogs offensive line fell some when he was on the field. With NFL level coaching, tips from star interior lineman Frank Ragnow, and time, Kindley could provide the Lions a level of play similar to what Glasgow provided them.