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Draft Grade — Lions
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Lions did the meat-and-potatoes work well: B-. The one they had to fix is still broken. The Lions left cornerback untouched, and that omission hangs over an otherwise reasonable haul.
Linebacker was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job. They came away with juice, if not much beef up front.
Solid rather than spectacular, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Pick Analysis
Pick28
Rnd1
Luther Burden III
In the 28th pick they get a home-run threat at receiver at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick60
Rnd2
Demetrius Knight Jr.
Demetrius Knight Jr. at Round 2, Pick 28 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.


