Lions Draft RB Aaron Brown in Round Six

by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 4:53 PM EDT in Draft Comment 11 comments

The Lions just drafted TCU running back Aaron Brown with the 192nd pick of the draft. Here is some info on Brown from NFL.com:

An all-around threat for four seasons at TCU, Brown hopes to bring that versatility to the NFL. He started his career as Mountain West Freshman of the Year and Freshman All-American, and added a second-team nod in 2006 before suffering through an injury-filled junior season. He bounced back a bit as a senior, although his numbers weren't great (547 yards on only 99 carries; 95 yards on 12 receptions) because TCU's offense spreads the ball around. Brown's receiver build may turn off some teams, but his potential as a kick returner (29.2 average, 1 touchdown) will gain him points with others.

At this point the Lions are taking a chance on someone who has had injury problems during his college career, which is likely why he is a sixth-round pick. There's no real reason not to take risks by this time in the second day, but I still don't get why the offensive line is getting ignored. There are still three more picks, though, so hopefully at least one OL will be picked before the day is over.

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Not a single O-Lineman

That’s a good way to get Satfford killed.

I like most of the Lions picks, and I think its hilarious that they go against pretty much every single pick many on this sight have been asking for throughout this process (and aside from Stafford, I’ve been wrong on them all too).

But guys like Duke Robinson and Maualuga were wise to be passed up on even if they were big names, so I guess they did good thre.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Daunta will be the first man down, it will be nice to see what Stafford can do.

by BIGWalt2990 on Apr 26, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are there any OT’s available in FA that would be a significant upgrade to Backus? I would thing the chances of a 7th rounder being a viable upgrade at LT are slim.

I give up.

by bertwrench31 on Apr 26, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Runyan Healthy and willing to come back to Michigan?

by tmane333 on Apr 26, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They caught me off guard.

I don’t think anyone thought the Lions would take who they picked. (outside of Stafford). If you say you did, you are lying threw your teeth. We will see if they are as bright as they claim. Maybe they should have sent the scouts packing with Millen.

by Lead Hunter on Apr 26, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No no no

You guys… This guy IS an O-Lineman

Schwartz is engineering a new, speedy OL featuring injury prone HB’s

by Nate D. on Apr 26, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

C'mon, REALLY?

there is NO possible way this guy is the best player available… on top of that there is NO way this fills a need. I realize that this is the time to take a flier, but not when you didn’t address your needs earlier in the draft…. this team is KILLING me.

by FeelingBlu on Apr 26, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That is what some people say.

I have seen post that are trying to put this draft off as they are drafting just like they said , by taking the best available player. I don’t buy this for one minute. That is called making excuses for the Lions. They needed OL and MLB help and still do. Inexcusable.

by Lead Hunter on Apr 26, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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i was ok with most of the draft but this pick stinks. RB was probably the strongest position on the team. Will this guy even make the team. Maybe they got him for special teams.

by lions09 on Apr 26, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree

RB is the only position we did not need to address. Hopefully, Brown is tough, because TCU actually has some pretty good defensive players, Jason Phillips and DE Tommy Blake

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by n1ck34 on Apr 26, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't say I'm shocked

But most of my good vibes have gone the way of the dodo. I hope I’m wrong and I hope there’s something there that made these picks logical…but 2 picks who are basically only competing for kr/pr baffled me. OLB seems like our only defensive strongpoint and they picked a few more of those.
I’d like to believe. But this draft did not impress me at all.

by MattyZ on Apr 26, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs