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2020 NFL Draft: Post-Combine Detroit Lions mock draft

By Brenden Armour

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Eric Ebron (R) of the North Carolina Tar Heels greets former Detroit Lion Barry Sanders (L) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #10 overall by the Detroit Lions during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Eric Ebron (R) of the North Carolina Tar Heels greets former Detroit Lion Barry Sanders (L) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #10 overall by the Detroit Lions during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) /
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*Trade: Detroit sends the 131st & 204th overall picks to Tampa Bay for the 107th overall pick*

This is a pick that most Detroit fans should like. With their last selection until the sixth round, the Lions take Michigan product, Ben Bredeson. This fourth-round pick solves the team’s need for an offensive guard.

With one guard spot already unaccounted for with a revolving rotation of players including Kenny Wiggins and Joe Dahl. The other spot is anchored by Graham Glasgow, but it isn’t guaranteed the Lions retain his services despite the fact that letting him walk in free agency would give them two massive holes along the offensive line. Dahl showed promise last year and could be an answer to one spot, but the other spot is still a black void.

This is where Bredeson steps in. Bredeson isn’t the best guard available in the draft, but he is capable of becoming a solid NFL starter before long. He should provide them with a high-floor guard that can provide stable play even in his rookie season.

The Draft Network’s Kyle Crabbs pointed out that his best trait is his power at the point of attack. In particular, he said:

"“His power when stepping down to chip and climb or rolling hips through contact is impressive, he’s a player you can run behind when you know you need a yard… mauler… projects as a starting guard at the NFL level.”"

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