Detroit Lions: 3 First-Round Draft Targets
Oct 25, 2014; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal offensive tackle Andrus Peat (70) prepares to block Oregon State Beavers linebacker D.J. Alexander (4) rush during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Stanford won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
OT Andrus Peat, Stanford
In 2014, the Detroit Lions’ offensive line allowed 45 sacks on quarterback Matthew Stafford. They also struggled in the run game, which ranked 28th in the NFL.
Oct 18, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal offensive tackle Andrus Peat (70) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. The Sun Devils defeated the Cardinal 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Stanford’s Andrus Peat could go a long way to shoring up the offensive line. Peat has great size at 6’7″ and 313 pounds. He has all the tools to become an excellent run-blocker, while being able to offer enough in pass-protection.
Coming out of Stanford, Peat will be able to start from week one in the NFL, and would be an ideal fit for the Lions in the first-round.
Peat is often projected to be selected in the first-round, and there is a chance he will be available for the Lions when they hit the clock with the 23rd-overall selection of the draft. If it seems likely he will be taken earlier, Martin Mayhew may consider trading up for him as he already looks ready to play at a pro-level.
Never had a chance to look at Andrus Peat before. Doesn't take long to know that I really like him a lot. Probably the top OT in this draft.
— Chris Kouffman (@ckparrot) February 26, 2015
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