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The Detroit Lions made four picks on Saturday, and each player spoke with the media after being drafted. Here's a recap of their comments:
Round 4 - DT Gabe Wright (Auburn)
On his relationship with former Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley:
Gabe Wright said Nick Fairley was a tutor of sorts for him. Said Fairley told him comparisons would be natural, but to be his own man.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On his versatility and work ethic:
Gabe Wright says he has versatility having played everywhere from the 0-9 technique at Auburn.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) May 2, 2015
#Lions DT Gabe Wright says he's versatile and has a good work ethic. Says the 'D' is a blue collar place and he hangs his hat on it as well.
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) May 2, 2015
On staying for his senior season at Auburn:
Gabe Wright had no regrets about returning for senior season and dinging draft stock: "This is meant to be today."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
Wright said his senior season was humbling. Said every man needs to eat his piece of humble pie.
— Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) May 2, 2015
On potentially taking Ndamukong Suh's old number:
Gabe Wright on if he wants to wear No. 90 in Detroit: "I wouldn't mind at all."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On playing with Haloti Ngata:
Wright on Haloti Ngata "I can't see a better guy that I can take teaching from."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On how he fits with the Lions:
Gabe Wright on going to the #Lions: "I don't see a better fit." Likes the aggressive nature/style. #DETpick
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) May 2, 2015
On his pre-draft contact with the Lions:
#Lions Gabe Wright, 4th-rd pick, met with Lions at Senior Bowl and the Combine. Thinks he'll get along well with D-line coach Kris Kocurek.
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) May 2, 2015
Round 5 - FB Michael Burton (Rutgers)
On former Rutgers offensive coordinator and current Lions tight ends coach/assistant head coach Ron Prince:
Michael Burton says he's close to Lions asst head coach Ron Prince, who was at Rutgers previously
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
On going to Rutgers:
Burton said he has FCS offers to play RB. Wanted to play FBS, walked on at Rutgers.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On what he brings to the table on offense and special teams:
FB Michael Burton on what #Lions say: They like my versatility, catch, run blocking.
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) May 2, 2015
Burton said he was on every special teams unit at Rutgers.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On the pre-draft process and getting drafted:
Burton said he had a workout with the Bucs, visited Browns, worked out at NYG/NYJ. Met with Lions at combine
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
Burton: "I thought there was a chance for sure" I'd get drafted today ... "I'm very excited about it and I can't wait to get started"
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) May 2, 2015
On the Lions' offensive plans going forward:
Michael Burton says he knows Lions have been pass-first but expects them to move toward power-running team
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
On Ford Field:
Michael Burton called Ford Field first class. Remembered seats looked pretty good. Played bowl game there. #Lions #DETpick #seatingchart
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) May 2, 2015
On bulking up as he transitions to the NFL:
Holy smokes. Michael Burton has added almost 20 pounds since the end of the season. He now weighs 250.
— Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) May 2, 2015
Round 6 - CB Quandre Diggs (Texas)
On the Lions' coaches:
Diggs says he felt like he clicked with Lions coaches in Indy at combine.
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
Quandre Diggs said the #Lions coaches are similar to his coaches at #Texas. #DETpick
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) May 2, 2015
On how his brother, Quentin Jammer, reacted to the Lions' pick:
Quentin Jammer is with Diggs right now for draft. "He was the first one to give me a hug when I go the call."
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
On his biggest strengths:
Diggs: "I feel like I'm the most intellectual DB in this draft just because of the way I know this game."
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) May 2, 2015
Diggs said he might not be the fastest CB in the draft but he's smart and that allows him to play fast.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) May 2, 2015
Diggs: "In my mind, I can do it all. Don't let the speed fool you, don't let the height fool you."
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) May 2, 2015
Round 7 - OT Corey Robinson (South Carolina)
On falling to the seventh round:
New Lions OT Corey Robinson said he wasn't surprised he fell to Round 7. "I knew I wasn’t a perfect player."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On his size:
#Lions draftee Corey Robinson says one difficulty of being big is on airplanes: "6-7 doesn't fit."
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) May 2, 2015
Robinson: "I've been big all my life; I can remember towering over people in kindergarten."
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) May 2, 2015
Robinson weighed 345 pounds at points last season but cut that down to 324 at Combine by changing his diet. Will stay this weight.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) May 2, 2015
On other teams that were interested in him:
Corey Robinson was drawing UDFA interest from Ravens, Dolphins, Cardinals, Washington
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015