Detroit Lions: 7-Round 2019 NFL mock draft, version 4.0

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: The Detroit Lions wait in the tunnel prior to the start of their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on December 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: The Detroit Lions wait in the tunnel prior to the start of their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on December 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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The Detroit Lions seven-round mock draft series for the 2019 NFL Draft wraps up with an unpopular but realistic pick at the top of the draft.

Here we are as 2019 NFL Draft week has finally arrived for the Detroit Lions. With draft week here, there is time for just one more Lions seven-round mock draft to cap off this series. If you are just now finding this series, welcome!

The purpose of this series is simple: to play out a variety of scenarios for what the Lions could do as the 2019 NFL Draft plays out. Because what happens at the top of the draft can have a significant impact on what happens later, this series aims to create a unique scenario with each edition.

This isn’t necessarily a look at what I think the Lions should do or will do, just a look at several ways the 2019 NFL Draft could play out for the Lions. Each mock in the series is created with the help of a mock draft simulator, although the big board used to create each mock and the Lions’ first round pick has been changed each time to help ensure each mock in the series is as unique of a look as possible.

I am in charge of making the Lions’ picks while the simulator handles the picks for the other 31 teams. Before getting started here I suggest getting caught up on any previous versions you may have missed: Version 1.0Version 2.0Version 3.0.

If you’ve been along for this whole ride, a big thank you. I hope at the very least this series has introduced you to some players the Lions might consider at all levels of the draft. So much focus gets put on early picks, and rightfully so, but long-term roster strength and stability is really bolstered by finding players later in the draft who can contribute on special teams or develop into solid starters.

After featuring first round picks on the defensive line, tight end and at linebacker, this one concludes the series with a controversial, yet realistic, scenario to kick things off. Ready? Set. Let’s go!