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In order to take care of their most pressing requirement before the upcoming season, should the Lions return to Tuscaloosa?
Late in the first round, there should be no shortage of quality cornerbacks to choose from, which is where the Lions need help. Detroit had a few good choices in our first mock draft of the year.Unrestricted free agent (UFA) guards Jonah Jackson and Graham Glasgow leave Frank Ragnow, the All-Pro center, as the lone interior starter still under contract. Another UFA, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, was competing with Glasgow for a starting position when he had a season-ending back injury for the second straight year, possibly raising the possibility of retirement once more. Frequently the next guards up in the rotation, Colby Sorsdal and Kayode Awosika are expected to be back, with Sorsdal starting his second season and Awosika as an exclusive rights free agent. Additionally, Michael Niese, Matt Farniok, and Netane Muti, three members of the practice squad, inked future contracts with the Lions.
It’s unknown what Jackson and Glasgow’s future plans are right now, but even if one of them leaves in free agency, the Lions will still need to spend money on an interior offensive lineman to bolster their strongest lineup. Both Sorsdal and Awosika appear to be capable backups who might push for a more prominent position come 2024.
Players who can play multiple positions will probably receive increased attention from the Lions, especially with left tackle Taylor Decker in a contract year and Ragnow’s persistent toe issue likely to be a career hurdle.
a guard-sized left tackle with above-average agility and athleticism who fights. The Lions want their guards to be as agile as Fautanu, and they ask them to pull, find, and hit defenders of all stripes. Although his strongest position is guard, he can play tackle at a higher level if necessary.
Duke’s Graham Barton, LT 6 ft 5 in, 311 pounds
Although Barton was a left tackle at Duke, he projects inside in the NFL and most draft experts think he has the brains and mobility to end up at center but possibly might play guard. He is a potent blocker in the run game who employs good hand placement to grab defenders and force them out of the way.
an excellent run stopper with a strong sense of aggression. Morgan’s speed and agility would probably be best utilized as a guard, but he can also play tackle at the collegiate level with his range. He would need to get past some of his issues with pass rushers that are on par with NFL players if he wanted to continue at tackle.
