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Feb 18, 2022

Tired of the same basic predictions in Detroit Lions mock drafts? We’ve got something that should interest you… - In the latest updated projections from Touchdown Wire and analyst Mark Schofield, the Lions go in a very different direction at the top. Instead of pass rusher or quarterback, this mock draft chooses to build up the weakest position on the defensive side of the ball: safety. With the No. 2 overall pick, it’s Kyle Hamilton from Notre Dame. - As Schofield explains, - A safety with the second-overall selection? When we are talking about perhaps the best football player in the class, it makes sense. While the Detroit Lions have a need at quarterback, there is no need to force a player at that position this early, given this class. Kyle Hamilton is an elite talent that can play in a few different roles, whether as a pure free safety, down in the box, a half-field safety, or in man coverage against mismatch-type players. - With the Rams’ pick at No. 32, the projection shifts to offense with Penn State WR Jahan Dotson. He’s an easy sell for his explosive athleticism and big-play potential on the outside, a perfect guy to blend with Amon-Ra St. Brown to create mismatches in coverage. - The standard No. 2 selection, Michigan EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, lands at No. 4 overall. Liberty QB Malik Willis is the first QB off the board, going at No. 8 overall to the Atlanta Falcons. - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Lions Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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