Trey Millard ran around, over, and through the Longhorns (photo courtesy Bleacher Report)
Will Terron Armstead run to the Lions on Friday?
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor
With Thursday in the books, the attention turns to the second and third rounds. The Lions pick fourth in the second round and third in the third round, and both picks offer potential to select some very useful players.
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Devin Taylor is a potential Lions pick (Photo courtesy Douglas Jones-US PRESSWIRE)
It’s no secret: the Lions need a pass rusher or two in this draft. Because the defense seldom blitzes, that means defensive ends. I think we will see less of the Wide 9 technique, but any Lions DE must have the ability to play from that alignment. That means speed and the ability to flatten around the edge. Here is an option for each Lions pick in the draft. These players should realistically remain available for the Lions when they pick.
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Robert Alford opened the Senior Bowl with a bang
The Lions first round pick at #5 overall was not in Mobile. Nobody (including the Lions) knows who that player will be at this point, but it’s safe to assume none of the talent in Senior Bowl week is worthy of that lofty a draft status. But their second and third round picks, and perhaps a couple of later picks, very well could come from the Senior Bowl rosters. Here are ten players that are definitely in play for those picks.
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Purdue DT Kawann Short had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor
After focusing yesterday on the offensive skill positions and DBs, today was more about linebackers, safeties, and the trenches. It was much colder today in Mobile.
The linebackers and safeties faced off against the tight ends and running backs in a mano a mano blitz drill. The defense clearly had the advantage throughout.
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