Detroit Lions Initial 2058 Draft Class

Ug lagging getting back from vacation and also going almost completely off list in the draft is tough. I have personally never been that route where i could not be around to make picks. So you are seeing them as i am seeing them first glance. 

I had 3 trade offers for Benton after the draft. I will say i am sorry anyone that sent messages i am a ton more spot on but have been slammed and work is just as bad. I was willing to trade the pick i had at 1.2 to trade down and take "fodder' in future picks. I was going to trade back or out and so on and so forth but i am sort of stuck now because a later first round pick probably does not fit the bill i was working towards. 


1 - 2 (2) Detroit Wes (online) Jerald Benton WR Wisconsin
Post Draft Rating-35/66
POst TC Rating-+_3/-3 to 38/63 Slight drop could go either way here. 
POst PRe2-37/60 Good kid not great here like him do not love him
Yr 2 Post PRe2-+17/-9 to 52/57 Not worth pick 1.2 but starting good looking WR
POst TC3-+22/-9 to 57 Starting WR for us had 40 grabs and 3 tds in the 3 headed system 
Post PRe2.3-+23/-8 to 58 Good lookign starting WR
EOS3-+23/-6 to 58 Took big steps 74 catches 773 yards as one of the 3 Wrs
Post Pre2.4-+22/-9 to 57 Is coming in as our elite WR this year or our #1

Date of Birth: 2036-03-05

School: Wisconsin

Height: 5' 11" (Below Average)

Weight: 188 lbs. (Way Below Average)

Solecismic Score: 34

40 Time: 4.38

Bench Reps: 14

Agility: 6.88

Broad Jump: 8' 9"

Position Drill: 64

Grade: 5.90

Developed: 20


First thoughts-I had this pick traded to the Bills for a bunch of picks then he traded up to pick 1 after we talked a little and he went gunshy on Benton. I like the kid we scouted him and got as scouted. I think he looks like a solid stud starting WR for us. We are deep now with 4 potential starting wide receivers.

Pros-8 stats that are 75 or above which is really a big measure of a guy that will pan out. Looks potentially marginally elite. 

Cons-Not great on 3rd downs and no return ability. The higher volatility was what scared a few Gms off of him. 

Rating-78.7 Elite Starter #4 WR on my big board #25 player on my board. 

Grade B+ i See a 67 rated WR if it all pans out. 


2 - 3 (35) Detroit Wes (online) Kelly Fulton CB Louisiana - Monroe
POst Draft Rating-36/56
POst TC Rating-+3/-8 to 39/48 This drop is not a great one looks like a 45 rated S
POst Pre2-+3/-3 to 39/53 OK that seems more like what i was thinking on him. 
Yr2 Pre 2-+15/-2 to 51/54 Love this kid starting Ss for us
POst TC3-+16/-4 to 52 Yeah i secretly love this kid 91 tackles 1 pick and 78 pass defense sometimes in CB duty
POst Pre2.3-+15/-5 to 51Like this kid a whole ton
EOS3-+15/-5 to 51 95 tackles 2nd year in a row btw 4 picks but 48 caught on the year good kid need to get him out of the 1v1
Post Pre2.4-+15/-5 to 51 Love this kid starting S for us

Date of Birth: 2035-07-31

School: Louisiana - Monroe

Height: 6' 2" (Way Above Average)

Weight: 204 lbs. (Way Above Average)

Solecismic Score: 25

40 Time: 4.45

Bench Reps: 14

Agility: 7.11

Broad Jump: 8' 11"

Position Drill: 53

Grade: 6.10

Developed: 55

First thoughts-Defensive back was probably need on the team and offensive line. I was in love with his zone coverage and plan on moving him to safety. He looks like a good player not a great player that will put up 10 years starting and have a good career. 


Pros-Decent coverage and elite zone skills with good hands for a defensive back. He excels in zone coverage with reading and reacting but punishes ball carriers in the open field with his 6 foot 2 frame. Good gunner on special teams!


Cons-He does not take a player off but really pedestrian in coverages other then zone. He would be a perfect Tampa 2 cornerback is what i wrote. 

Rating-82.6 Grade ALL pro ish level surprisingly #5 CB on my board and #3 Safety on my board #18 player on my big board. 


Grade B+I hate to do it again but i think a good not great pick here and i see a 62 ish rated kid. 

3 - 2 (66) Detroit Wes (online) Emmett Finch S Washington
POst Draft Rating-40/55
POst TC Rating-+4/0 to 44/55 Mad e anice move to CB for us
Post PRe2-+11/+1 to 51/56 Solid starting CB looking ish player for us. 
Yr 2 Pre2-+13/-2 to 53/53 Starting CB that had 80% pass defense last year
Post TC 3-+15/0 to 55 starting CB 3 picks 87 tackles 77 Pass defense LIke him a ton need to get him a pass rush to step up the defense
POst Pre2.3-+14/-1 to 54 Again one of the good or better players in our secondary. 
EOS3-+14/-1 to 54 Took over the starter CB role played 12 games 58 tackles 1 pick 18 defensed
POst pre2.4-+14/-1 to 54 Love hims starting CB for us we just made this room bigger too. 

Date of Birth: 2033-10-22

School: Washington

Height: 5' 10" (Below Average)

Weight: 198 lbs. (Below Average)

Solecismic Score: 29

40 Time: 4.44

Bench Reps: 15

Agility: 7.31

Broad Jump: 8' 2"

Position Drill: 52

Grade: 5.60

Developed: 66


First thoughts-OK neat i drafted a Cb that i am moving to S in the 2nd and vice versa in the 3rd lol. I see him as a 2nd tier starting CB and i really like this kid felt like decent value in the 3rd round. 


Pros-Great M2M and zone skills almost elite for the draft class. He plays the stout against the run and holds the edge. Great hands and high energy kid. 


Cons-Not too handsy which is usually a good thing but BnR he really struggles with. Does not have any return skills but plays some special teams if asked to. 


Rating-87.7 All Pro #3 safety on my board #5 CB on my board #11 player on my big board whoa and i think that is overrated but nice value in the 3rd...


Grade A- Good coverage kid should be able to start i like him 64 rated player in all hopefulness. 

4 - 3 (99) Detroit Wes (online) Hugh Buss FB UCLA
Post Draft Rating-35/65
POst TC Rating-+7/9 to 42/56 I think we just unveiled to what he is supposed to be. 
POst PRe2-+7/-6 to 42/59 WEnt back up a little sort of a perfect skillset FB for us though
Yr 2 Pre2-+22/-8 to 57/57 Still has a little green but good looking FB i like this kid. 
Post TC3-+22/-8 to 57 Good looking starting FB 
POst PRe2.3-+22/-8 to 57 Same starting good FB
EOS3-+22/-8 to 57 Love this kid not a ton of carries but had like 18 catches 
POst Pre2.4-+21/-10 to 56 I love a good fullback tbh

Date of Birth: 2034-05-06

School: UCLA

Height: 6' 0" (Average)

Weight: 242 lbs. (Average)

Solecismic Score: 26

40 Time: 4.73

Bench Reps: 24

Agility: 7.46

Broad Jump: 9' 4"

Position Drill: 31

Grade: 4.90

Developed: 52


First thoughts-We took a FB. I mean he looks solid no issues there i try to get value on them and early 4th there was probably a little deeper element but i like him so 4/4 so far on the picks lol i approve on. 

Pros-Great runner and reads like a RB despite his nasty 240 pound frame. POtentially an elite run blocker and his main asset is blitz pro. He is good out of the backfield too. 


Cons-He is a fullback so there is that. Some people talked about moving him to TE but i want the versatility here. One odd thing is he is not overly powerful more of technique blocker. 

Rating-71.6 solid starter material in the house #1 FB on my list and also like 31st on my big board

Grade B+ Again could not give a grade higher then that on him but i show 69 rated....That is too high but potentially!

5 - 2 (130) Detroit Wes (online) Ruben Wilkins OLB Oregon
Post Draft Rating-16/45
POst TC Rating-+3/-9 to 19/34 pointless as a LB for us
POst PRe2-+3/-12 to 19/33 Total longshot to make the team
Yr2 Pre2-20/26 Going to be cut here
POst TC3-Cut

Date of Birth: 2034-01-31

School: Oregon

Height: 6' 2" (Average)

Weight: 249 lbs. (Above Average)

Solecismic Score: 21

40 Time: 4.60

Bench Reps: 21

Agility: 7.41

Broad Jump: 9' 2"

Position Drill: 23

Grade: 4.60

Developed: 44


First thoughts-My notes said undersized DE move or outside 3-4 WLB? We play 4-3


Pros-Stout run defender and an elite pass rusher. We will see if he can gain weight or play DE in heavy pass situations


Cons-Not great at anything besides an overly physical bull rush, not a hard hitter at all, and struggles reading plays more of a send the missile in action type. 


Rating-55.5 (Shows 65 as a DE if he can gain the weight) 

Grade C+ Not a hateful pick not going to be ideal for us in our defense we have to plug and play him i think. 

6 - 3 (163) Detroit Wes (online) Don Montgomery WR Rutgers
Post Draft Rating-25/48
POst TC Rating-+1/-3 to 26/45 Looks like the steal of my draft at this point lol
POst Pre2-+2/-4 to 27/44 Again seems like a bargain but is a special teams ace 4th or 5th WR
Yr2 Pre 2-+7/-6 to 32/42 I really like this kid a ton
POst TC3-+13/-6 to 38/42 Good return man who can play special teams and WR if needed. 
POst PRe2.3-+13/-7 to 38/41 ON the trade block
EOS3-+15/-8 to 40 no catches 1250 all purpose yards and best avg in PR and KR 
POst Pre2.4-+5/-18 to 30 Got hit a bit VSOD this year mainly our PR or KR guy 

Date of Birth: 2035-11-14

School: Rutgers

Height: 5' 8" (Short)

Weight: 188 lbs. (Light)

Solecismic Score: 18

40 Time: 4.51

Bench Reps: 9

Agility: 7.20

Broad Jump: 10' 0"

Position Drill: 19

Grade: 3.60

Developed: 11

First thoughts-elite special teams and return ability and love this pick. 


Pros-The best returner in the country 75 or above in KR, PR, and special teams. Not a bad WR either good 5th WR. 


Cons-Not a starting caliber wide receiver despite 48 BP and 61 potential RR.


Rating-59.1 HIgh end starter but his stats are a bit inflated lol


GradeB+ I totally love this pick and i said to myself looking at him that i wanted him in the later rounds. Nice job ass coach!

7 - 2 (194) Detroit Wes (online) Leon Tennyson RB Purdue
POst Draft Rating-32/39
POst TC Rating-+4/+5 to 37/44 Solid jump here for money
Post PRe2-+4/+4 to 36/43 Solid ish backup RB
Yr 2 Pre2-+3/+1 to 35/40 Just a good old backup RB for us. 
POst TC3-+7/0 to 39 5 YPC last year competed with our first round pick for playing time at 39 rated.
Post PRe2.3-+8/+1 to 40 OUr backup RB 
EOS3-+9/+2 to 41 3.6 YPC 1 TD on the year backfield leader backup RB
POst Pre2.4-+7/0 to 39 He is a nice backup RB

Date of Birth: 2035-04-26

School: Purdue

Height: 5' 11" (Average)

Weight: 216 lbs. (Average)

Solecismic Score: 26

40 Time: 4.60

Bench Reps: 16

Agility: 7.16

Broad Jump: 9' 10"

Position Drill: 26

Grade: 5.40

Developed: 52


First thoughts-Meh backup RB with high elu so i like him as the change of pace guy. 


Pros-Elite looking elusiveness and no 0 bars except in returns. 


Cons-Probably just a roster filler but looks like he could spell on 3rd downs or change of pace. He plays special teams too so not as hateful. 


Rating-48.8 backup not a hateful grade here this late


Grade B I think we got a 3rd RB on our team ideally right?