We checked 25 NFL mock drafts: Here's what they say Detroit Lions will do at No. 6
You have to admit, they're fun to look at.
What else gets football fans, both college and pro, to scroll faster for their favorite team or player than an NFL mock draft?
Whether you swear by the original grand poohbah of draftniks, Mel Kiper Jr., or you like to sift through the underbelly of the internet for a different point of view, almost everyone has an opinion on what every team should do with their NFL draft picks.
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And since we're just hours away Round 1 in Kansas City, let's scour the internet to see what the world is saying the Detroit Lions will do with their first of two picks, No. 6 overall.
The Lions went 9-8 last season, earning the No. 18 pick in the first round, but they also have No. 6 from the L.A. Rams as a part of the Matthew Stafford trade. So, what will the Lions do at 6?
Well, according to Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett, it will be taking Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who projects to be an impact player in pass game and against the run.
The smart money says Carolina is taking Alabama quarterback Bryce Young No. 1 overall. So, some combination of Witherspoon, Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez, quarterbacks C.J. Stroud (Ohio State), Will Levis (Kentucky) and Anthony Richardson (Florida), Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter and edge rushers Will Anderson (Alabama) and Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech) will be available when the Lions are on the clock.
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Here's what the world thinks will happen:
1. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
2. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
3. Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
4. Todd McShay, ESPN: Will Anderson, edge, Alabama
5. ESPN NFL Nation (Eric Woodyard): Tyree Wilson, edge, Texas Tech
6. Matt Miller, ESPN: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
7. Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
8. Peter Schrager, NFL.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
9. Danny Kelly, The Ringer: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
10. WalterFootball.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
11. ProFootballFocus.com: Will Anderson, edge, Alabama
12. Brad Spielberger, Pro Football Focus: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
13. Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
14. Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
15. Bleacher Report scouting department: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
16. Charles McDonald, Yahoo! Sports: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
17. Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
18. Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
19. Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
20. Kyle Stackpole, CBSSports.com: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
21. Will Brinson, CBSSports.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
22. Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
23. Jason La Canfora, Washington Post: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
24. Shane Hallam, Draft Countdown: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
25. Brad Menendez, Draft Countdown: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions have No. 6 pick in NFL draft: What do mock drafts say?
