“The Detroit Lions have a top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.”
The Lions are slated to pick from the No. 7 spot, but it’s what is around the Lions that makes everything so interesting.
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A handful of teams either want a QB and will wait in their current draft position, or they are looking to trade up. A team that wants a quarterback or may need to trade up could look at the Lions for a potential target.
Here’s a look at 50 mock drafts including our own Dave Birkett:
Detroit Lions’ most popular 2021 mock draft picks
Penei Sewell: 12
Jaylen Waddle: 9
DeVonta Smith: 4
Christian Darrisaw: 3
Ja’Marr Chase: 3
Patrick Surtain II: 2
Rashawn Slater: 2
Caleb Farley: 1
Trey Lance: 1
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50 Mock Drafts (writer’s most recent)
1. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press:
2. Nate Davis, USA Today: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech; Projected trade to No. 15
3. Charles Davis, NFL Network: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
4. Bucky Brooks, NFL Network: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
5. Rhett Lewis, NFL Network: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
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6. Chad Reuter, NFL Network: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State; Projected trade to No. 9
7. Peter Schrager, NFL Network: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech; Projected trade to No. 16
8. Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern; Projected trade at No. 9
9. Peter King, NBC Sports: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
10. Pro Football Talk: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
11. Chris Simms, NBC Sports: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
12. ESPN NFL Nation: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
13. Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State; Projected trade to No. 15
14. Pro Football Focus: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
15. Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
16. Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama; Projected trade to No. 9
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17. Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama; Projected trade to No. 15
18. Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
19. Will Brinson, CBS Sports: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech; Projected trade to No. 15
20. Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
21. Charlie Campbell, Walter Football: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
22. Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
23. The Athletic NFL writer mock draft: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
24. The Sporting News: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
25. Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
26. Colin Cowherd, Fox Sports: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
27. Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
28. Jordan Reid, The Draft Network: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
29. Brently Weissman, The Draft Network: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
30. Ryan Fowler, The Draft Network: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
31. SB Nation: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
32. Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
33. Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama; Projected trade at No. 15
34. Tankathon: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
35. Mark Schofield, Touchdown Wire: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama; Projected trade at No. 9
36. Bleacher Report: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
37. The Ringer: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech: Projected trade at No. 13
38. Yardbarker: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
39. Pro Football Network: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State; Projected trade at No. 13
40. AL.com: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State; Projected trade at No. 13
41. NBC Sports Chicago: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
42. Sportsnet: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
43. Drafttek: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
44. Denver Post: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
45. The Sports Bank: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
46. NFL Trade Rumors: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
47. Buzzfeed: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
48. Draft Kings: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
49. NBC Sports Philadelphia: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
50. Mass Live: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
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