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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue
The Athletic just did a three round mock for every team. Here’s how the Lions played out:
No. 3 (via ARI): Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama
No. 18: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
No. 55: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin
No. 81: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
Remaining picks: 152, 183, 194
The dream scenario for Detroit features finding a way up to No. 3, to pair Anderson with 2022 rookie standout Aidan Hutchinson. That said, given how well-stocked their roster has become, the Lions should have more options than just about any team in the league on Days 1 and 2.
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One thing nice about this mock is that it is a Go For It draft for the Lions.
There's an argument that you could look at the Lions' history and think that this team could/should be happy with getting the #2 wildcard spot or winning a weak NFC North and then bowing out to a more talented team in the NFC playoffs. And if that's your vision, you let the draft come to you and just grab the best guard or CB or whatever that falls and you help build solid affordable depth.
This draft wants more than that. Guys like Anderson and Robinson are the sorts of DUDES who can help you go blow for blow with the Eagles or the 49ers in the NFC Championship.
I like it.