In last week’s mockery, we saw the Detroit Lions beat writers, giving their thoughts on where the team should go with the overall number 7. There was generally quite a bit of a deviation, but the beat usually went to five. main players focused.
This week, it still seems to focus on those five key players, with only one less common connection, but based on comments from coach Dan Campbell last week, this player could be more connected to the Lions in the future.
Let’s look at the projections of the past week.
Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota
Currently being mocked by Dan Schmelzer (NFL Mocks), Tankathon Staff
Schmelzer: ‘The Lions need to be open to landing a long-term franchise quarterback this season, and Trey Lance from North Dakota State is a strong fit. Since Lance is available as the Lions go on to number 7 in this NFL spot for 2021, this choice is relatively easy. ”
At this stage of the process, Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Justin Fields have the most mocked projectors by the time the Lions are on the clock. If they believe the Lions are going to fetch a quarterback of the future, Lance is the guy throughout.
Ja’Marr Chase, WR, GVE
Currently being mocked by Trevor Sikkema (The draft network), Tommy Garrett (Pro Soccer Network), Pro Football Network Staff
Sikkema: ‘The Lions can take a number of different directions here, because their schedule is bad. But imagine it: the franchise label Kenny Golladay and draft Ja’Marr Chase. If that happens, Jared Goff owes me Lions merchandise. The Lions can hit trenches, linebackers and secondary later on Day 2. ”
Sikkema’s set-up was a hat trick and had the Lions grab Samuel Cosmi (OT, Texas) in the second round, Pete Werner (LB, Ohio State) with the first third round and Shaun Wade (DB, Ohio State) with the second third round selection.
DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
Currently ridiculed by Chris Trapasso (CBS Sport), Matthew Tabeek (AtlantaFalcons.com), Matthew Freedman (Action Network), Doug Hyde (KonsepTek)
Trapasso: ‘The Lions can go quarterback, but the new GM Brad Holmes was years with Jared Goff in Los Angeles. He drives him a season or two and addresses the receiver with Smith. ‘
Once the most popular player was paired with the Lions, the Smith hype recently slowed in favor of the other two top-10 receivers.
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
Currently being mocked by Jeff Risdon (Leeudraad), Josh Edwards (CBS Sport), Ryan Wilson (CBS Sport), Matthew Valdovinos (PFN), Damian Parson (The Crocker Report), Scott Smith (The action network)
Risdon: ‘Three things to like about Waddle: can line up at any WR spot and move around in the formation. Incredible top speed and very good body control at full gallop, NFL ready, especially on deeper routes. I chose him over the Heisman award-winning teammate, DeVonta Smith, because Waddle offers more than a vertical threat and a little more size. ”
The Lions’ most mocked player this week, the hype surrounding Waddle is increasing.
Kyle Pitts, Big Skill, Florida
It is currently being mocked by British draft staff
UK Draft: ‘My initial reaction to the Lions exchanging Matthew Stafford and acquiring Jared Goff was that if the Lions got a chance at one of the leading backs in this draft, they would absolutely take him here with this choice. However, the more I reflect, the more I believe that Goff will be the Lions appetizer in 2021 and that they will go elsewhere with this concept choice. ”
Based on Campbell’s comments this week, the evolution of the TE position could have the Lions in the market for another ‘great skill’, and that means Pitts should be in the conversation.
Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Currently ridiculed by Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com), Chad Reuter (NFL.com), Cody Benjamin (CBS Sport), Mike Tagliere (Fantasy benefits)
Frelund: ‘Parsons, who ruled out in 2020, had the best points in my college model in 2019 for efficiency in running games (measured by how many yards opponents scored on running while within 10 yards of Parsons). He also has a strong lightning and pressure potential, measured by how often he came past the defensive front when asked to flash (he was in the top ten percent among LBs of his kind when he flashed). ‘
Reuter: “Parsons plays with the toughness that head coach Dan Campbell promised that his team would reveal as the Lions’ leader during the initial press conference. He also has the athleticism to become a game creator, whether standing in the middle or on the outside, just like Tampa Bay starter Devin White. For this spot, I would assume that the team will use the franchise label on receiver Kenny Golladay and with this choice will address a need for defense. ”
Not mocked this week with the Lions
Penei Sewell (OT, Oregon), Azeez Ojulari (JACK, Georgia) and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB, Notre Dame) were mocked by the Lions in last week’s essay, but were not part of any notable mockery of this week not. Most people believe that Sewell will be off the number 7, while the other two are usually selected later in the first round.