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Lions 2018 draft results: Detroit takes OT Tyrell Crosby in fifth round

With the 153rd pick in the 2018 draft, the Lions have selected...

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With the 16th pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Tyrell Crosby, offensive tackle out of Oregon.

The Lions looked at a lot of offensive tackles during the pre-draft process and apparently believed their tackle depth needed an upgrade.


Previous Detroit Lions draft picks:

  • Round 1, Pick 20 - C Frank Ragnow, Arkansas
  • Round 2, Pick 11 (43 overall) - RB Kerryon Johnson, Auburn
  • Round 3, Pick 18 (82 overall) - DB Tracy Walker, Louisiana-Lafayette
  • Round 4, Pick 14 (114 overall) - DL Da’Shawn Hand, Alabama

Lions remaining picks

  • Round 7, Pick 19 (237 overall)

Top remaining needs for Lions:

  • Defensive end
  • Offensive guard
  • Defensive tackle
  • Running back
  • Safety
  • Linebacker
  • Wide receiver
  • Cornerback

NFL Draft schedule

Saturday

What: Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft
When: Saturday, April 28, Noon ET
Where: Arlington, TX
TV: NFL Network, ESPN
Time per pick: Rounds 4-6: 5 minutes; Round 7: 4 minutes
Estimated time of Lions picks

  • Pick 237 overall: ~8:45 p.m. ET

Poll

What grade do you give this pick?

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  • 35%
    A
    (459 votes)
  • 35%
    B
    (461 votes)
  • 18%
    C
    (238 votes)
  • 6%
    D
    (86 votes)
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    F
    (43 votes)
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