However, has the range to routinely string out plays and close quickly in pursuit.Getting Reiff was a great stroke of luck but the wide receiver in the second will baffle me for a long time. A look back at the Detroit Lions' 2012 NFL Draft class.With their lowest first-round pick in quite some time thanks to making the playoffs, the Lions saw Reiff fall to them at No.
Odd pick, and while I might be proven wrong, not a good one either.Greenwood is pretty raw in many respects but has skill and a lot of upside. Sponsored By. Maybe not but that's what happens when you wait three days to help the secondary.Possesses a tall, physically put together frame. Isn't real quick footed, is a bit tighter in and out of his breaks and is slow to quickly re-direct and close. The Lions also had to swap picks in the fifth round of the 2011 draft with the Considering this draft happened just a year ago, it's too early to make any drastic conclusions about this class. Looks the part and exhibits good straight-line speed. Filed Under: Detroit Lions, Lions, Photo Galleries, Sports, Sports Photos. On defense, Bentley and Green both have the potential to start at cornerback, and one of Whitehead and Travis Lewis could start at outside linebacker this year. The Lions completed the following trades (picks are for 2012 draft unless otherwise noted): Traded 117th pick (fourth round) to 49ers for 125th (fourth round) and 196th (sixth round) picks.
Is only an average tackler, tends to go high into ball carriers and will slip off his fair share of backs. Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Draft Picks: Grades, Results and Analysis 0 of 11 I'm going to be LIVE at Radio City Music Hall to cover this event for the third year in a row. So far the Lions are in great shape and look to nail some secondary help and maybe a running back on Day 2.As MDS points out, Stephon Gilmore is moving up boards pretty fast, and Morris Claiborne would be way too expensive to begin with. The Lions took a …
However, takes him a step or two to reach top end speed and will struggle to re-direct.
The Lions liked his athleticism and potential, but he essentially spent his rookie season redshirting.
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Unfortunately, a shoulder injury ended his season after only four games, meaning the Lions didn't get to see nearly as much out of Bentley as they would have liked.When he was drafted, Lewis was seen as a raw defensive end who could contribute on special teams in his rookie season.
An injury forced him to miss all of training camp, and he ended up staying on the PUP list for the entire season. Routinely is able to gain a step, absorb contact and fend off blocks through the play.
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Has a good first step and can run well as a linear athlete. Who will be the toughest team to get through on the way to an NFC North title?Breaking down Day 2 of Lions practice photos: Joe Dahl starting at left guard? The NFL Draft is an exciting and dramatic moment filled with surprises and switches. His technique overall is a bit rough, but he closes quick and has long arms which help him break up passes.Showcases the ability to sit into his drop off the line in press coverage. There's not a ton to note on Green, a small build corner who had two picks and 70 tackles in 2011. He was only actually active for eight games, though, and considering The Lions made a trade to get near the top of the fifth round to take Whitehead. However, by the end of the regular season, Green actually was a pretty decent cornerback. Detroit Lions NFL Draft Picks 2020: Round-by-Round Results, Grades.
No, not really. Gets a bit upright sitting on routes, but lowers his base, doesn't waste much motion and takes good angles toward the ball.
Does a nice job staying low when sliding laterally and absolutely explodes downhill when he finds the ball.
Did they need him? Doesn't breakdown as consistently as his athletic skill set would lead you to believe in space. He, along with Whitehead, will compete with Of the Lions' eight picks in 2012, all of them are still on the team. Over the past 52 years, there have been some incredible picks. Whitehead is expected to be in the mix for the vacant starting spot at outside linebacker, and he could very well be a starter come this fall.Greenwood was picked by the Lions despite being a relative unknown coming out of Albion.