Washington’s Taylor Rapp (7) comes down with the ball after intercepting a Stanford pass in the finish zone on the ultimate enjoy of an NCAA university football video game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Picture/Elaine Thompson)
Coming off a 6-10 complete and second straight calendar year missing the playoffs, the Detroit Lions head into the offseason with lots of wants.
The crew will attempt to tackle them in the 2019 NFL draft, which is April 25-27, and Jan. 14 was the deadline for players to declare. MLive will appear at positions of want for the Lions and the top prospective customers offered in the draft.
Today’s placement: Protection
Quandre Diggs built the switch from cornerback to potent safety, signed a three-calendar year extension in September and had an remarkable period while staying named an alternate to the Professional Bowl.
Veteran absolutely free safety Glover Quin began all 16 game titles for the ninth straight calendar year but logged the fewest snaps of his occupation and didn’t file an interception for the to start with time considering that 2011. He has one calendar year remaining on his agreement and it’s unclear if he will retire or if the Lions will convey him back even if he does want to enjoy a further calendar year. Tracy Walker, a 3rd-spherical choose past calendar year, had a promising rookie period and could be plugged in to substitute Quin.
The Lions, who have the No. 8 over-all choose, have more substantial wants than safety but there is uncertainty at the placement. Here’s a appear at 10 safeties the Lions could goal in the draft, alongside with a pair local prospective customers:
* Cites measurements from the Senior Bowl. Other measurements appear from the colleges.
