Tim Twentyman
The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books and the Detroit Lions drafted Clemson tackleBlake MillerThursday night with the No. 17 overall selection. Detroit sees Miller as a plug and play right tackle who can step in and be a productive player both in the run game and pass pro.
Today Detroit currently has justone pick in the second round(50th overall). The Lions traded this year's third-round pick last year moving up to select wide receiverIsaac TeSlaa. There are always a few mock drafts that cover Day 2. What do those have the Lions doing with their second-round pick Friday? Let's find out:
Matt Miller, ESPN:Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Why:Finding a running mate oppositeAidan Hutchinsonhas been a priority for Detroit since he was drafted. The Lions would have one in Young, a player who projects as a strong three-down defensive end with the strength to be as good against the run as he is in pass-rush settings.
Millers full mock
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic:Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Why:A powerful technician off the edge, Jacas (6-4, 260) is exactly the type of presence against the run Detroit is looking for opposite Hutchinson.
Baumgarders full mock
Bradley Locker, Pro Football Focus:R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma (No. 55 after trade with Chargers)
Why:The Lions might finally be inclined to add a true complement to Hutchinson in the second round, and Thomas would fit the bill. His 90.4 PFF pass-rush grade would help mitigate the loss of Al-Quadin Muhammad.
Lockers full mock
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports:Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Why:There is a lot to like about Dennis-Sutton. He has the ideal size for an NFL rusher, good collegiate production and high-level, verified athletic testing. He is a quality piece to this pass-rush operation.
Edwards full mock
Daniel Flick, Sports Illustrated:Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Why:Detroit added a veteran plug-and-play right tackle in Blake Miller on Day 1 and may follow a similar track with Jacas on Day 2. Jacas is a tough, physical pass rusher, with a strong track record of production against high-level competition.
Flicks full mock
Jacob Camenker, USA Today:Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
Why:The Lions signedDJ Wonnumto play across from Hutchinson but could still stand to add depth on the edge. Moore posted a career-best 10 sacks in his final season at Michigan. He has a nice speed-to-power mix and should improve as a run defender thanks to his 6-4, 255-pound frame.
Camenkers full mock
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News:Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Why:Young has the strong frame as a natural outside run stopper and can produce as the ideal complementary pass rusher to Hutchinson.
Iyers full mock
Nick Gray, Nashville Tennessean:R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Why:Thomas can be an additive piece eventually opposite Hutchinson.
Grays full mock
Luke Easterling, Athlon Sports:Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
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Bleacher Report Staff:Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
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