All Lions: In Brugler’s Most Recent Mock Draft, Detroit Adds Pass-Rusher
Could defensive end be a top pick for the Lions in the 2024 Draft?
Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions is one of the best young edge rushers in the league. Nevertheless, teams were able to deploy several blockers to account for the Michigan product due to the absence of other notable EDGE presences.
Consequently, a top talent on the edge may be the Lions’ objective in this year’s Draft. Dane Brugler of The Athletic ran a mock draft recently in which Detroit decided to take care of this necessity.
Brugler had the Lions select Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson at No. 29 overall. The former Nittany Lion ran a scorching 4.48 40-yard sprint at the NFL Combine, capping off an impressive performance.
“For Robinson, from the Nittany Lions to the Detroit Lions. Robinson or Johnny Newton has to be chosen, and while I believe Newton has a better profile match, the Lions also want to add more explosiveness to their lineup,” Brugler stated. “They went against the grain in the first round last year, and I can’t wait to see how they attack it in 2024.”
Although Robinson’s statistics output isn’t very impressive, his potential and athleticism should serve him well in the professional ranks. He demonstrated this in Indianapolis. He would be a great fit in both pass-rush and run-game scenarios opposite Hutchinson.
Here are some other narratives pertaining to the Lions on March 5.
When the NFL Combine ended, The Detroit News kept an eye on Draft candidates through a stock watch.
Based on each team’s projected crop of free agents, CBS Sports ranked them. Detroit came in at number twelve.
Matt Verderame, a reporter for Sports Illustrated, outlined the salary cap room the NFC teams have as well as what each team can do with it. He recommended secondary upgrades for the Lions.
The Lions did not apply a transition tag or a franchise tag to a player this offseason; the NFL’s deadlines have passed.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is expected to sign a four-year, $112 million contract deal with the Lions, according to Spotrac.
