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Roundtable: Is Aaron Glenn a miracle worker?
Maakaron: The biggest takeaway for me was the defense will need to be the unit that is upgraded the most over the next couple of seasons. It can be argued the team still needs more interior defensive linemen, cornerbacks and linebackers. It was a little disheartening for the defense to allow the Falcons to simply march up the field, after the offense kicked the game off with a nice touchdown.
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Detroit Draft Picks
Aidan
Hutchinson
1
Rnd
2
Pk
EDGE
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 1
- School: Michigan
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 265
Eric Edholm's Commentary
The hometown kid is now a nearly instant Lions hero. No pressure? Well, Hutchinson looked completely in control during Michigan’s playoff drive and his own Heisman campaign and maintained and excellent level of play all season. He’s a good rusher and great run defender and becomes one of Dan Campbell’s key young guys.
Jameson
Williams
1
Rnd
12
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 11
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 189
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Well, the Lions are rolling the dice in Vegas. Trading up into this spot is a big, bold move for GM Brad Holmes, and we’ve been saying for some time that they were going to add a receiver. But this isn’t the way we — or anyone else — imagined. Williams would have been our WR1 had it not been for the torn ACL, and Detroit is in no hurry to get him on the field. What a pivot here. The draft just hit a higher gear.
Josh
Paschal
2
Rnd
14
Pk
DE
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 71
- School: Kentucky
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 278
Eric Edholm's Commentary
The Lions add another high-motor, high-character edge here to pair with Aidan Hutchinson. Paschal was a cancer survivor and three-time captain. He was an inspirational force for the Wildcats, racking up tackles for losses, blocking kicks and bringing consistency every snap, even if his physical tools are ordinary.
Kerby
Joseph
3
Rnd
34
Pk
S
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 122
- School: Illinois
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 200
Eric Edholm's Commentary
A late bloomer (who spent time at wide receiver for the Illini), Joseph turned into a playmaker in his final season and carries intrigue. Although he didn't run a 40, his tape suggest he can run well and cover ground. His physical limitations as a hitter might keep him as a center fielder.
James
Mitchell
5
Rnd
34
Pk
TE
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 193
- School: Virginia Tech
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 249
Malcolm
Rodriguez
6
Rnd
9
Pk
LB
Position
- School: Oklahoma St.
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 225
James
Houston
6
Rnd
38
Pk
EDGE
Position
- School: Jackson St.
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 241
Chase
Lucas
7
Rnd
16
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Arizona St.
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 180
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