Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft: Going (mostly) on the defensive

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Fourth Round

The Lions do not have a fourth-round pick right now. So if that doesn’t change, it’ll be a long wait into Day 3 before they make a selection.

Fifth Round

As many Lions fans don’t like the idea of Willis at No. 2, waiting until the third round for an edge rusher, etc., a cross-section of those same people won’t love the idea of waiting until the fifth round for a wide receiver. But it’s a deep class at the position, again, with plenty of late value to be found.

Doubs made his hay as Carson Strong’s No. 1 wide receiver at Nevada. He topped 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, with 20 touchdowns over that span. His ball skills and demeanor help cover for a lack of special-looking prowess and smoothness as a route runner.

The Lions would bet on working with wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle-EL to unlock Doubs’ full potential.