As the Detroit Lions get closer and closer to draft night, let’s take a look at some of the do’s and don’ts they should pay attention too.
The Detroit Lions have two more weeks to prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite bringing in a whole new set of free agents, their roster still has a few holes to fill. Here is a list complied with decisions for to Lions consider and avoid.
Don’t: Draft a Running Back in Rounds 1 or 2
A lot of fans want to see Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor or Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins dawn a Lions uniform next season. To put it bluntly, there’s no value in drafting them in the first or second round.
It’s not due to lack of talent, there isn’t a doubt about that. The issue lies in a few places and it comes from their offensive philosophy, running by committee. Detroit wants to split carries between multiple running backs, not just one.
At the end of the day, when their second-round pick is only getting 10 carries a game, it’s not going to make fans happy. With the first few selections, it’s smart to draft players that will be starters and not rotation players. Where is the value in that draft pick who only plays a fraction of the snaps?
Do: Prioritize the Guard Position in Early Rounds
With the loss of right guard Graham Glasgow, the Lions need to prioritize drafting a guard in the early rounds. Of course, not with the third overall pick, but either in the second or third rounds should suffice.
It’s a weak draft class for an inside offensive lineman and a majority of the NFL teams have a need at the position. Grabbing a guard sooner than most can ensure the Lions that they will have a day one starter, overall erasing any holes on the offensive line.