2022 Lions Mock Draft...

[Old Lion]

Hey…………….. fuck you pal.


(6’3” and a very meaty <9” hand)


Some of us just have really stubby fingers.

That must suck. So cant even palm a basketball?

 

[broncosmitty]

That must suck. So cant even palm a basketball?

Not even a woman’s ball.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

How big are his hands?

the Big 10

Seriously

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

That must suck. So cant even palm a basketball?

I never could either. I had to try to cup the ball to my wrist to dunk it.

 

[Zwalt]

Mel Kiper mock draft: Could the Lions take Sauce Gardner at 2?

ESPN’s Mel Kiper projects the Detroit Lions to select Detroit native, corner Sauce Gardner in his latest mock draft.

www.prideofdetroit.com

No. 2 Sauce Gardner, CB, Cincinnati​

“Can I interest you in a 6-foot-3 corner with long arms and 4.41 40-yard dash speed who didn’t allow a single touchdown in coverage in college? That’s Gardner,

No. 32 Lewis Cine, safety, Georgia​

“The more I talk to people in the league, the more I think the Lions will stand pat on a quarterback with their three picks in the top 34,

Kiper has changed his tune and given the Lions a player who many, including myself, believe would be a great fit in Detroit's scheme. Cine is an ideal split-zone safety, capable of dropping to single-high, as well as making an impact from the box where he delivers aggressive, sure tackling.

No. 34 David Ojabo, edge, Michigan​

“Ojabo is my top-ranked outside linebacker, even after he tore his Achilles last month and could miss most of the season,” Kiper wrote. “If the Lions are thinking long-term, they could get a steal with a high-ceiling edge rusher.”

A first-round talent for certain, Ojabo was on his way to a possible top-15 selection before being injured at his pro day. There’s a lot of debate about how long his recovery process will be—my study from last year suggested nothing is guaranteed—but it’d be hard to justify adding a player who is dealing with an Achilles injury, when they already have two other defensive starters currently recovering from the same injury.

I would absolutely HATE those first three picks. You don't take a corner that high, the position doesn't warrant it in the NFL with the way the passing game is called. And Gardner, for as good as he is, is 'handsy', that may be a problem at the next level. And taking Ojabo any time before the fourth round is stupid. This isn't an ACL that has a high rate of recovery, almost no one comes back 100% from an Achilles injury. That plus I think he looked a lot better than he really is playing opposite Hutch.

 

[Zwalt]

I never could either. I had to try to cup the ball to my wrist to dunk it.

Same except I'm average height and suffer from white man's disease (i.e. can't jump) so no dunking here. Never liked hoops anyway!

 

[Old Lion]

I would absolutely HATE those first three picks. You don't take a corner that high, the position doesn't warrant it in the NFL with the way the passing game is called. And Gardner, for as good as he is, is 'handsy', that may be a problem at the next level. And taking Ojabo any time before the fourth round is stupid. This isn't an ACL that has a high rate of recovery, almost no one comes back 100% from an Achilles injury. That plus I think he looked a lot better than he really is playing opposite Hutch.

I would be OK with Cine. Ojabo maybe in the third.

 

[Mebert]

I will chalk this one up to absolutely not going to happen.

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 5 (NYG): Ikem Ekwonu, OT/OG, N.C. State (A+)
Round 1 Pick 13 (HOU): Drake London, WR, USC (A)
Round 1 Pick 32: Devin Lloyd, ILB/OLB, Utah (A+)
Round 2 Pick 2: Daxton Hill, FS/SS, Michigan (A)
Round 2 Pick 5 (HOU): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama (A)
Round 3 Pick 2: Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB, Alabama (A+)
Round 3 Pick 33 (COMP): Nik Bonitto, DE/OLB, Oklahoma (A+)
Round 5 Pick 34 (COMP): Neil Farrell Jr., DT, LSU (A+)
Round 6 Pick 2: Nick Zakelj, OT, Fordham (A+)
Round 6 Pick 38 (COMP): Jake Ferguson, TE, Wisconsin (A+)
Round 7 Pick 13: Kalon Barnes, CB, Baylor (A+)

 

[Zwalt]

I would be OK with Cine. Ojabo maybe in the third.

Cine is the only pick I wouldn't mind from that list.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

And Gardner, for as good as he is, is 'handsy', that may be a problem at the next level.

That's pretty much every CFB DB.
I wish the college rules were similar to the NFL, so these young players don't have as much difficultly transitioning to the more stringent penalty calls on D.P.I. or defensive holding and illegal contact.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Ojabo maybe in the third.

No.
Achilles injuries are too questionable, and we already have two players on this roster that may never be the same playing again (Okudah was already highly questionable playing at outside corner without this injury).

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

At this point, I'd much rather see DC and AG move Okudah to nickel/slot CB because he's solid against the run inside the box and shallow zones, plus he has the physicality to hold up against TE/RB but not the twitchy, explosive burst, turn on a dime type.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

@Mebert might like the beginning and end of this draft

NFL Mock Draft 2022: Complete 7-round edition gives Seahawks, Steelers, Eagles new QBs with Day 1 picks | Sporting News

The Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2022 spans a complete seven rounds, covering all 262 picks from projected No. 1 overall selection Aidan Hutchinson down to Mr. Irrelevant.

www.sportingnews.com

2. Detroit Lions (3-13-1)
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame (6-4, 220 pounds)

32. Detroit Lions (from Rams)
Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah (6-3, 237 pounds)

34. Detroit Lions
John Metchie III, WR, Alabama (5-11, 187 pounds) ..... He's not worthy of this high of a selection

66. Detroit Lions
Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina (6-0, 218 pounds)

97. Detroit Lions (compensatory)
Mykael Wright, CB, Oregon (5-10, 173 pounds)

177. Detroit Lions (compensatory): Bam Knight, RB, NC State (5-11, 210 pounds)
181. Detroit Lions: Chigoziem Okokowo, TE, Maryland (6-2, 244 pounds)
217. Detroit Lions (compensatory): Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah (6-0, 228 pounds)

 

[Mebert]

@Mebert might like the beginning and end of this draft

NFL Mock Draft 2022: Complete 7-round edition gives Seahawks, Steelers, Eagles new QBs with Day 1 picks | Sporting News

The Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2022 spans a complete seven rounds, covering all 262 picks from projected No. 1 overall selection Aidan Hutchinson down to Mr. Irrelevant.

www.sportingnews.com

2. Detroit Lions (3-13-1)
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame (6-4, 220 pounds)

32. Detroit Lions (from Rams)
Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah (6-3, 237 pounds)

34. Detroit Lions
John Metchie III, WR, Alabama (5-11, 187 pounds) ..... He's not worthy of this high of a selection

66. Detroit Lions
Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina (6-0, 218 pounds)

97. Detroit Lions (compensatory)
Mykael Wright, CB, Oregon (5-10, 173 pounds)

177. Detroit Lions (compensatory): Bam Knight, RB, NC State (5-11, 210 pounds)
181. Detroit Lions: Chigoziem Okokowo, TE, Maryland (6-2, 244 pounds)
217. Detroit Lions (compensatory): Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah (6-0, 228 pounds)

Matching at 34 is absolutely atrocious, but would not mind most of this one.

If they don't go DE at 2, either 32 or 34 has to be.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Matching at 34 is absolutely atrocious, but would not mind most of this one.

If they don't go DE at 2, either 32 or 34 has to be.

I would HATE this draft except for the Lloyd and Sewell picks.

Agree, No Edge is completely dumb and unfounded. That sports writer didn't even bother to look at Lions needs. I hate sports writers, like this guy, who get paid a ton of money and are lazy in attempting to do their job.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

I could easily live with the following draft proposed by Jeff Risdon. I think this is the one @Old Lion might've been referring to the other day.

I know, I know, the boo-birds come out in droves with all the talk of, "You don't draft a fucking Safety at No. 2 overall. I understand that, however, when you look at Risdon's draft overall, he pretty much immediately walks away with what should be 4 starters by or before 2023 and two players in those first 6 picks that would be considered competition for depth as No.2 at their position (Slot/CB Marcus Jones and TE Daniel Bellinger) along with big upside in developmental players S Markquese Bell and DT Eric Johnson.

Breakdown: 4 starters at positions of need, a Slot/CB, M. Jones, who can compete with AJ Parker/Mike Hughes, a likely NO. 2 TE, and a rotational DT in Eric Johnson.

I can overlook the Hamilton pick simply by seeing he's an instant 2022 starter at SS.
Pickins a starting outside WR beginning in 2023 and rotational in 2022.
Mafe is, at worst, a rotational edge rusher in 2022, and most likely a starter by end of year.
Tindall is brought along slowly in 20222 but is starter LB in 2023.
All things considered and looking at that entire draft of players is a WIN, on paper and projection, in my opinion.

Lions full 2022 mock draft: The 'What I Would Do' edition

Lions full 2022 mock draft: The ‘What I Would Do’ edition for each of Detroit’s picks in the draft

lionswire.usatoday.com

No. 2 S Kyle Hamilton
No. 32 WR George Pickens
No. 34 Boye Mafe
No. 66 LB Channing Tindall
No. 97 CB Marcus Jones
No. 177 TE Daniel Bellinger
No. 181 S Markquese Bell (If he develops, he has a huge ceiling)
No. 217 DT Eric Johnson

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

^^^^

I think the only pick I could honestly critique would be the Slot/CB selection. If a 4-3, strongside, Base End were available at this slot, I would probably go that route. Maybe someone like Josh Paschal, Zachary Taylor, Isaiah Thomas - the latter two would probably be chosen a round too early than where they should be drafted.

 

[Mebert]

^^^^

I think the only pick I could honestly critique would be the Slot/CB selection. If a 4-3, strongside, Base End were available at this slot, I would probably go that route. Maybe someone like Josh Paschal, Zachary Taylor, Isaiah Thomas - the latter two would probably be chosen a round too early than where they should be drafted.

Jones is also the best returner in the class, I don't mind that one so much.

 

[Old Lion]

I could easily live with the following draft proposed by Jeff Risdon. I think this is the one @Old Lion might've been referring to the other day.

I know, I know, the boo-birds come out in droves with all the talk of, "You don't draft a fucking Safety at No. 2 overall. I understand that, however, when you look at Risdon's draft overall, he pretty much immediately walks away with what should be 4 starters by or before 2023 and two players in those first 6 picks that would be considered competition for depth as No.2 at their position (Slot/CB Marcus Jones and TE Daniel Bellinger) along with big upside in developmental players S Markquese Bell and DT Eric Johnson.

Breakdown: 4 starters at positions of need, a Slot/CB, M. Jones, who can compete with AJ Parker/Mike Hughes, a likely NO. 2 TE, and a rotational DT in Eric Johnson.

I can overlook the Hamilton pick simply by seeing he's an instant 2022 starter at SS.
Pickins a starting outside WR beginning in 2023 and rotational in 2022.
Mafe is, at worst, a rotational edge rusher in 2022, and most likely a starter by end of year.
Tindall is brought along slowly in 20222 but is starter LB in 2023.
All things considered and looking at that entire draft of players is a WIN, on paper and projection, in my opinion.

Lions full 2022 mock draft: The 'What I Would Do' edition

Lions full 2022 mock draft: The ‘What I Would Do’ edition for each of Detroit’s picks in the draft

lionswire.usatoday.com

No. 2 S Kyle Hamilton
No. 32 WR George Pickens
No. 34 Boye Mafe
No. 66 LB Channing Tindall
No. 97 CB Marcus Jones
No. 177 TE Daniel Bellinger
No. 181 S Markquese Bell (If he develops, he has a huge ceiling)
No. 217 DT Eric Johnson

It is not bad and would have worked had we not picked up Elliot at safety. I guess it depends on exactly what the scheme ends up being.

The draft is deep in DE and WR so we definitely need to end up impact players there. We need a LB in the worst way though which means we definitely need a 2nd day pick at the latest. My guess if double down on Safety we are not using the number 2. At least I hope not.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Jones is also the best returner in the class, I don't mind that one so much.

I don't ever want to see one of my 3 starting WR or CB as a return specialist. Ever.