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Detroit Lions: 7-Round 2019 mock draft, post-Combine

By Christopher Reed

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 21: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after stopping the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 21: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after stopping the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Rashan Gary of Michigan checks his time after running the 40-yard dash during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Rashan Gary of Michigan checks his time after running the 40-yard dash during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

The Detroit Lions have a variety of needs, as well as options in the 2019 NFL Draft. Lets take a look at how it all could shake out in a seven-round mock draft.

The Detroit Lions are trying to bounce back from a disappointing 6-10 season in 2018. With first-year head coach Matt Patricia ending last season on a less than positive note, and a need for success on the horizon entering year two of his tenure in the Motor City, we can safely expect changes to be aplenty as he adjusts the roster to fit his scheme.

One of the team’s greatest tools in accomplishing this is the 2019 NFL Draft. The Lions enter the first round with a variety of needs, including defensive line, tight end and maybe even linebacker, and plenty of options to choose from.

With those needs in mind, let’s take a first crack at a post-combine seven-round mock draft for the Lions.

Round 1: Rashan Gary, DL, Michigan

Rashan Gary, who measured in at 6-4, 277 pounds at the combine, worked with the defensive ends and wowed NFL scouts with his performances, including running a 4.58-second 40-yard dash.

The former 5-star recruit had limited production in college, partially due to injuries, and never quite lived up to the massive hype that followed him to Ann Arbor. However, on the edge Gary would have more opportunities to disrupt the pocket and backfield, and he could still slide inside to defensive tackle when the situation calls for it.

With Ezekiel Ansah entering free agency, Gary travels a short distance to a team that needs an edge rusher. Some think he may go earlier — perhaps top five — but his production will likely keep that from happening. If I’m wrong, though, fellow rushers Montez Sweat and Brian Burns are strong names to think about here as well.

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