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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.
Tyrell Crosby posted a decent enough #RAS at guard, but his score at tackle was below 5.00, where you don't want to be at that position. pic.twitter.com/yNsVskZK8T
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 3, 2018
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 endOffensive guard- Defensive tackle
Running backSafety- 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?
This poll is closed
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35%
A
(459 votes) -
35%
B
(461 votes) -
18%
C
(238 votes) -
6%
D
(86 votes) -
3%
F
(43 votes)