The Official 2014 Lions Draft Thread

[Kreton]

On Thursday, the Lions hosted Appalachian State's Sam Martin, a unique prospect because of his ability to kick and punt.

Martin was named a first-team All-American as a punter last season, averaging 45.9 yards per attempt (40.8 yards net) and having 25 of his 60 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.

While he only attempted 10 field goals, Martin did serve as the Mountaineers kickoff specialist. He averaged 63.1 yards on kickoffs as a senior, netting touchbacks on 45 of his 71 attempts.

 

[Old Lion]

We passed on Chase Thomas and Ryan Swope for a guy that probably wont make the team

 

[jayfan]

The Lions always try to get cute and outsmart the room in the late rounds.

 

[Kreton]

Lions have a glaring hole a P and the guy can kickoff and serve as a backup Kicker. Versatility is a plus. I wouldnt have gone P yet, but the guy can make our team better.

 

[tpaulus_2]

6th rounders I like:

WR: Da'Rick Rogers, Ryan Swope, Marquess Wilson, Cobi Hamilton
TE: Nick Kasa, Joseph Fauria, Jake Stoneburner, Michael Williams
OT: Luke Marquardt
OG/C: David Quessenberry, Alvin Berry
CB: Jordan Poyer
S: Bacarri Rambo, Josh Evans, Cody Davis, Ray Ray Armstrong

 

[black_magic]

6th rounders I like:

WR: Da'Rick Rogers, Ryan Swope, Marquess Wilson, Cobi Hamilton
TE: Nick Kasa, Joseph Fauria, Jake Stoneburner, Michael Williams
OT: Luke Marquardt
OG/C: David Quessenberry, Alvin Berry
CB: Jordan Poyer
S: Bacarri Rambo, Josh Evans, Cody Davis, Ray Ray Armstrong

does it even matter anymore? Darick Rogers and Bacarri Rambo at the top of my list tho

 

[Old Lion]

We better do something big in the 6th round. We are slipping. I can deal with a second DE. My guess is they don't think Young and Lewis will both be on the team or maybe moving Lewis to OLB. I don't understand using a 5th on a punter.

 

[tpaulus_2]

We passed on Chase Thomas and Ryan Swope for a guy that probably wont make the team

I'm not thrilled with the pick, I would have rather had Swope, but I can't see this guy not making the team. We don't currently have a starting punter, so he's got to be the favorite as of now...

 

[Kreton]

There is no doubt in my mind that the Lions are drafting for need this year. Every pick has filled a need.

 

[black_magic]

HES NOT EVEN THE BEST FUCKING PUNTER. QUIN SHARP? BRAD WING? Come on

 

[lionstop1]

We ain't getting none of those dudes TP. Lol

 

[tpaulus_2]

does it even matter anymore? Darick Rogers and Bacarri Rambo at the top of my list tho

Why wouldn't it matter? Still lots of talent left.

I can't believe everyone is freaking out over a punter at the end of the 5th round... We needed a punter, the best one was already taken, so we jumped on the next one...

 

[Kreton]

HES NOT EVEN THE BEST FUCKING PUNTER. QUIN SHARP? BRAD WING? Come on

That may depend on how you define best. He is definitely the most versatile. He can boot the kickoff out of the endzone (he did it in college) and he can nail a fg (did it in college) and his avg. punt was decent.

 

[lionstop1]

The draft grade is on the decline if you ask me.

 

[black_magic]

it will be better if they take one of the above mentioned names with this nxt pick, we can just pretend that they took the punter in the 6th

 

[Old Lion]

I'm not thrilled with the pick, I would have rather had Swope, but I can't see this guy not making the team. We don't currently have a starting punter, so he's got to be the favorite as of now...

Maybe by default. Could bring in anyone who did not get drafted and have just as good a chance. There were several other punters ahead of this guy on many peoples list.

 

[lionstop1]

Lol ^^^^^^^^^^

 

[black_magic]

At Appalachian State, Martin was a four-year starter at punter. Here's a rundown of his numbers:

2012: 60 punts, 45.9 avg. (long of 68)
2011: 54 punts, 40.7 avg. (long of 69)
2010: 60 punts, 39.2 avg. (long of 63)
2009: 52 punts, 40.0 avg. (long of 74)

i dont really know if thats good or not for punters. Is it?

 

[jayfan]

Well, I'll give them this....We will be punting a lot. Warford was a great pick, but we're still in big trouble at tackle, I fear.

 

[Kreton]

At Appalachian State, Martin was a four-year starter at punter. Here's a rundown of his numbers:

2012: 60 punts, 45.9 avg. (long of 68)
2011: 54 punts, 40.7 avg. (long of 69)
2010: 60 punts, 39.2 avg. (long of 63)
2009: 52 punts, 40.0 avg. (long of 74)

i dont really know if thats good or not for punters. Is it?

It must have been. He was first team all american.