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Seven defensive free agents Lions could still target
The Detroit Lions have been active in upgrading their defense this offseason. With some shortcomings on last year's roster, the Lions attacked their apparent weaknesses through free agency and the NFL Draft. DJ Reader, Marcus Davenport, Carlton Davis and Terrion Arnold are among the notable newcomers to Aaron Glenn's group. As training camp comes on the horizon, the Lions could still look to add talent to the defense.
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Detroit Draft Picks
Terrion
Arnold
1
Rnd
24
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 16
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 189
Expert Commentary
Detroit trades up to get a quality prospect that was falling down the board at a position of need. Arnold has a chance to be the best cornerback on Detroit’s roster from Day 1 and gives them a fortified presence in the secondary as the division adds Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy.
Ennis
Rakestraw Jr.
2
Rnd
29
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 45
- School: Missouri
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 183
Expert Commentary
The Lions' run on cornerbacks continues with Rakestraw coming into the fold. Adding him with Terrion Arnold and Carlton Davis gives the Lions and lot of playmaking at cornerback. Rakestraw isn't the biggest or fastest guy, but he can play.
Giovanni
Manu
4
Rnd
26
Pk
T
Position
- School: British Columbia
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 350
Sione
Vaki
4
Rnd
32
Pk
S
Position
- School: Utah
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 210
Mekhi
Wingo
6
Rnd
13
Pk
DT
Position
- School: LSU
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 284
Christian
Mahogany
6
Rnd
34
Pk
OL
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 69
- School: Boston Coll.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 314
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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