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Lions Draft

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

Matt Urben

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Apr 26, 2017

Looking Back on Recent Lions’ Day 3 Selections

Jack Ozark

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Apr 26, 2017

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

Ryan O'Bleness

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Apr 25, 2017

Detroit Lions NFL Draft: Needs

Blake Williams

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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

Ryan O'Bleness

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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

Al Stahl

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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

Matt Urben

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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

Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick (58) dives to make a tackle on Memphis Tigers wide receiver Jae'lon Oglesby (19) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report Mock Draft 2.0

Matt Urben

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Apr 11, 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

Another Great Draft Could Make Lions NFC North Favorites

Matt Urben

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Apr 5, 2017

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) gestures to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

The Curious Case Of Malik McDowell and the 2017 NFL Draft

Tony Fischer

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Mar 29, 2017

Nov 20, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) defensive end Kerry Hyder (61) and defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field. Lions won 26-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions NFL Draft: 1st Round Defense

Blake Williams

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Mar 29, 2017

Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2017: Detroit Lions Have To Consider Picking Jabrill Peppers

Tony Fischer

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Mar 28, 2017

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions’ Prospect Battle: Zach Cunningham versus Taco Charlton

Ryan O'Bleness

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Mar 27, 2017

Dec 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley (8) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (bottom) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft Prospect: DB Gareon Conley – Ohio State

Matt Urben

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Mar 24, 2017

Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) leaps away from the tackle attempt of Auburn Tigers linebacker Deshaun Davis (57) in the second quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Every running back linked to the Lions is a bad fit

Mansur Shaheen

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Mar 23, 2017

Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell during the second quarter2 against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

The Lions need to keep mending “best player available” and “filling needs” draft strategy

Jack Ozark

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Mar 22, 2017

Oct 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries the ball against the Florida Gators during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report 2017 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

Matt Urben

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Mar 21, 2017

Oct 10, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs past teammate wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) to score on a 36-yard touchdown, his second of the first quarter, against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft Prospect: RB Dalvin Cook – F.S.U.

Matt Urben

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Mar 18, 2017

Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) scores a rushing touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and cornerback Tre Herndon (31) in the third quarter of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets won 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft Prospect: LB Zach Cunningham – Vanderbilt

Matt Urben

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Mar 17, 2017

Sep 24, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) runs the ball past UCLA Bruins linebacker Cameron Judge (4) during the second half at Rose Bowl. The Stanford Cardinal won 22-13. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Prospect Profile: Christian McCaffrey: HB Stanford

Matt Urben

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Mar 11, 2017

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Post Combine: 7-Round Mock Draft for Detroit Lions

Ryan O'Bleness

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Mar 10, 2017

Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) leaps away from the tackle attempt of Auburn Tigers linebacker Deshaun Davis (57) in the second quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

2017 Draft Prospect Joe Mixon Meets with Lions

Andria Dolan

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Mar 8, 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

Why selecting a tight end in the first round is not crazy

Ty Finch

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Mar 8, 2017

Dec 3, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) is pressured by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) in the first half during the Big Ten Championship college football game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Prospect Profile: T.J. Watt – Wisconsin

Matt Urben

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Mar 7, 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

Quinn’s statement on Mixon touches on a tougher side of sports

Jack Ozark

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Mar 5, 2017

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