The combine is closing in, and all eyes will be on the potential prospects showcasing their skills in hopes of impressing the right people. Even though some of the NFL scouting combine lust has worn off, this will be the perfect time for teams to get a personal look at the prospects of interest. With the two picks in the first round, in hopes of turning around the franchise, this is a pivotal point for the Detroit Lions.
Mock drafts have been coming out in a plethora, but typically you will see the same prospects going to the Lions at number two and a combination of others at the end of the draft. However, PFF’s recent mock draft from Steve Palazzolo gives some interesting selections that some might consider controversial.
The safety corps looks very thin with Tracy Walker, Will Harris, and Dean Marlowe hitting free agency. Considering how much the defense relies on the secondary, the Lions need someone to provide that presence. Don’t look any further than Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton. He is probably the best player in the draft, with superb football skills oozing out him. With his top speed, shut down coverage skills, and unique blend of size and speed, he has been described as a unicorn prospect due to this crazy combination of traits. Hamilton is not regularly slotted this high because of positional value as a safety versus an edge defender.
