Detroit Lions: 7-Round 2019 mock draft, version 2.0

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Fans of the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions and the New York Jets wait in line to enter the venue for the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Fans of the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions and the New York Jets wait in line to enter the venue for the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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Detroit Lions draft prospect Terry McLaurin.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 01: Terry McLaurin #83 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Like running back one round ago, wide receiver is another position the Lions don’t have a glaring immediate need but should be starting to look toward the future. Kenny Golladay looks like a piece whose place should be set well into the future, but the situation behind him is far less certain.

Marvin Jones has two years remaining on his contract but is coming off an injury and may not see the end of his contract in Detroit. Danny Amendola was signed to just a one-year deal this offseason, as was Tommylee Lewis, though it remains to be seen what kind of a role he can carve out for himself. The rest of the Lions’ wide receiver depth chart so far is a collection of fringe roster/practice squad guys just hoping to make an impression. That leaves plenty of room for a draft pick to add to the mix now and for the future.

Ohio State’s Parris Campbell has been getting more draft buzz but a team that misses out on him could be just fine with his former teammate later in the draft. Like Campbell, Terry McLaurin has done very well for himself in the pre-draft process. He has tested very well athletically and made a good impression on scouts during Senior Bowl week.

Even if the Lions are fine with their top three, leaving limited opportunities for a rookie on offense, a player like McLaurin could find ways to contribute on special teams given his athleticism. Maybe McLaurin doesn’t turn into anything more than an occasional contributor like the Lions have had with T.J. Jones, but that’s not a bad floor to shoot for.