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Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart have contributed a total of $500,000 to an athletic department program focused on diversity and social justice. University President Jere W. Morehead says the initiative will “promote an inclusive culture” among all members of the athletic association, including student-athletes, coaches and staff. Among the initial gifts were a $350,000 commitment from Stafford and his wife Kelly.
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Detroit Draft Picks
Jeffrey
Okudah
1
Rnd
3
Pk
CB
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 3
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 205
Eric Edholm's Commentary
After much speculation that Detroit would trade out of this pick, the Lions stayed put and picked arguably the best defensive back in the draft. Long, highly athletic coverage ace who is just starting to hit his peak and profiles as a future All-Pro at one of football’s most demanding positions.
D'Andre
Swift
2
Rnd
3
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 19
- School: Georgia
- Height: 5' 8"
- Weight: 212
Eric Edholm's Commentary
The Lions wanted to add juice to the offense, and Swift is exactly that. Can he stay healthy? My only concern. Swift isn’t built to be a workhorse but can be a great complement to Kerryon Johnson and a 15-touch-per-game weapon right away.
Julian
Okwara
3
Rnd
3
Pk
EDGE
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 56
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 252
Eric Edholm's Commentary
We have an Okwara reunion in Detroit! Older brother Romeo is already with the Lions, and younger brother Julian likely wouldn’t be on the board this late had he not suffered a broken leg last season. He has some pass-rush tools and outstanding athletic traits but must become a better run defender and be a little more accountable.
Jonah
Jackson
3
Rnd
11
Pk
OG
Position
- Draft Grade: C-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 113
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 306
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Jackson was outside our top 100 and felt like a Day 3 pick to us, but this isn’t a massive reach for a strong, sturdy interior blocker who could work his way into a starting spot. The Rutgers transfer was able to showcase his run-blocking skill last season for the Buckeyes, and he’s a high-character worker who fits the Matt Patricia typecast.
Logan
Stenberg
4
Rnd
15
Pk
OG
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 147
- School: Kentucky
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 317
Quintez
Cephus
5
Rnd
20
Pk
WR
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 120
- School: Wisconsin
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 202
Jason
Huntley
5
Rnd
26
Pk
RB
Position
- School: N. Mex. St.
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 193
John
Penisini
6
Rnd
18
Pk
DT
Position
- School: Utah
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 318
Jashon
Cornell
7
Rnd
21
Pk
DT
Position
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 285
