Lions Draft Wolverine Lineman in Latest 3-Round Mock Draft

Lions focus on defense in two of first three selections in latest mock draft

Author:
John Maakaron
Updated:
Feb 15, 2020 9:56 AM EST
Original:
Jan 9, 2020

It's officially that time of year. Draft season is upon us.

The Lions have the third overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

In many mock drafts, the Lions are selecting an impact player on defense in the first round.

Defense is the primary area of need for Detroit, and must be addressed in the higher rounds of this year's draft.

Here is SI Lions Maven's latest three-round mock draft:

3rd Overall Pick

Detroit lost the last nine games of their season, but may be rewarded with a quality cornerback to solidify the secondary.

With the third pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Lions select cornerback Jeff Okudah from Ohio State.

With Darius Slay's status with the organization up in the air, Okudah being added to the roster would be a suitable replacement.

CB Jeff Okudah - Ohio State
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35th Overall Pick

Linebacker Terrell Lewis from Alabama is the Lions' pick at No. 35.

According to The Draft Network:

"Looks the part as an NFL rusher. Rocked up and high cut, with long limbs and good flexibility. Violent style of rushing with a good willingness to attack inside moves and stunts with his shoulder and full momentum, looking to disrupt. Unafraid of fighting in close quarters with tackles and wins late rush reps with high intensity and physicality. Can use length and hand placement in flashes to generate significant displacement on power rushes, with lock-out ability in his arms to generate separation and work to shed. Explosiveness to the quarterback/ball-carrier is exciting to see as a potential 3-4 OLB and space player."