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Lions Draft

Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) celebrates with long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) after making a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Packers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

How Detroit will fare in the NFC North

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Apr 30, 2017

Complete Lions 2017 Draft Recap, Grade and UDFA updates

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Apr 30, 2017

Lions Take DE Pat O’Connor in the Seventh Round

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Apr 29, 2017

Lions Draft QB Brad Kaaya With Second 6th-Round Pick

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Apr 29, 2017

Sep 10, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter (55) tackles TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Deante Gray (20) during the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Select DE Jeremiah Ledbetter With Sixth-Round Pick

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Apr 29, 2017

Sep 5, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs wide receiver Mikah Holder (85) fails to secure the catch while being defended by San Diego Toreros cornerback Jamal Agnew (26) during the first half at Qualcomm Stadium. The Aztecs won 37-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft DB Jamal Agnew in the Fifth Round

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Apr 29, 2017

Nov 25, 2016; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets tight end Michael Roberts (80) dives in for a touchdown during the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Select Tight End Michael Roberts with Second Fourth-Round Pick

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Apr 29, 2017

Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report NFL Draft Day 3 Guide and Predictions

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Apr 29, 2017

Nov 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch against Toledo Rockets cornerback Trevon Mathis (6) during the first half at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft Kenny Golladay – WR Northern Illinois

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Apr 28, 2017

Oct 1, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) celebrates after an interception during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft Teez Tabor in the Second Round

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Apr 28, 2017

Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) carries the ball against Auburn Tigers linebacker Darrell Williams (49) in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report NFL Draft Day 2 Predictions

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Apr 28, 2017

Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Why Jarrad Davis over Reuben Foster? Character

Ryan O'Bleness

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Apr 28, 2017

Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA;Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker (14) is chased by Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the first quarter in the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the NFC North’s 1st-round picks

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Apr 28, 2017

Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs with the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) defends during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Select Jarrad Davis in First Round of 2017 NFL Draft

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Apr 27, 2017

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Draft: Offense in the 1st?

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Apr 27, 2017

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report NFL Draft Day 1 Predictions

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Apr 27, 2017

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Taylor Decker (Ohio State) is selected by the Detroit Lions as the number sixteen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions World – 2017 NFL Draft Day Edition

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Apr 27, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

If the Lions draft David Njoku what then happens to Eric Ebron?

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Apr 27, 2017

Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) makes a reception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

5 Mid-Round Tight End Options for the Lions

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Apr 26, 2017

Oct 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Bradley Marquez (15) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Looking Back on Recent Lions’ Day 3 Selections

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Apr 26, 2017

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Taylor Decker (Ohio State) is selected by the Detroit Lions as the number sixteen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Taking a Look at Draft Trends for Bob Quinn and Jim Caldwell

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Apr 25, 2017

Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) puts his head down during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Packers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions NFL Draft: Needs

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Apr 23, 2017

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Lions former running back Barry Sanders announces tight end Eric Ebron (North Carolina) as the tenth overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions during the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the 5 Worst Draft Classes for the Detroit Lions in Past 30 Years

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Apr 21, 2017

Mar 6, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions 7 Round Mock Draft

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Apr 21, 2017

Sep 10, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders running back I'Tavius Mathers (4) rushes against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Trading Back Would Make Sense For Lions in 2017 Draft

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Apr 19, 2017

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Taylor Decker (Ohio State) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Detroit Lions as the number sixteen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Draft: Most Important One Yet

Blake Williams

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Apr 18, 2017

Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) tackles LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the Lambeau Field College Classic at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

5 Best Case Scenarios For Lions in First Round

Matt Urben

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Apr 15, 2017

Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

One Linebacker Detroit Could Target in Each Round of the Draft

Ryan O'Bleness

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Apr 12, 2017

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