Now that the 2023 season has concluded, it’s appropriate to make predictions about what Lions general manager Brad Holmes would select in the April NFL Draft. Holmes now has seven selections in all, four of which he obtained in the first three rounds of the draft. This is a three-round mock draft for 2024.
First round, pick 29 CB Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr. In this hypothetical draft, Rakestraw is the cornerback the Lions desperately need help from. Over the past week or two, Holmes & Co. has increasingly chosen the Missouri product, and for good reason. In his last season with the Tigers, Rakestraw demonstrated his exceptional ability as a run defender. For his efforts, he received an 89.0 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus. He also excelled in zone coverage and showed excellent man-coverage instincts. In reality, in 2023, PFF gave him a zone-coverage score of 85.2. Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is an instinctual, sticky man corner whose length, press-man abilities, and twitch make life difficult for opposition pass-catchers, according to The Draft Network. Rakestraw would instantly improve Detroit’s much-maligned cornerback room since he could jump in and start playing right away.
Round 2, Florida’s Braden Fiske, DT, pick number 61 State Patrick Mahomes Responds in Four Words to Dad’s Arrest Mahomes remained silent when asked about his dad’s recent DWI arrest. Costco is being sued for a very well-liked product. The product line was an immediate hit; therefore, the warehouse club might not be able to continue selling it. Relocating locations under Chapter 11 bankruptcy: a well-known retail chain This century-old retail chain with its headquarters in the Midwest filed for bankruptcy in order to restructure its debt and shut down a number of its locations. Favourite Cowboy The Death of Toby Keith Dallas Favourite Cowboy Toby Keith Passes Away at 62 from Cancer Facilitated by TaboolaSUGGESTIBLE FOR YOU, GLOBAL After telling the employer that “a situation had come up,” the lottery winner quits work to hide the ticket. February 5, 2024, GLOBAL According to Florida police, a sniper shoots an alleged bank robber who is holding a knife to the hostage’s neck. February 6th, 2024, DeSantis commends The COVID-19 grand jury report has been criticized by certain scientists. February 11, 2024: “Large” colourful monster rediscovered; last spotted 85 years ago. View “rare” find February 9, 2024 Fiske began his collegiate career at Western Michigan and quickly established himself as a disruptive pass-rusher as well as against the run. He played for the Broncos for his first three seasons (2020–2022) before transferring to Florida State to complete his college career. Additionally, the defensive tackle for the Seminoles was equally impressive. He notably had a stellar final game as a collegiate player, recording three sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss in Florida State’s victory over Louisville in the ACC Championship Game. Aaron Glenn’s defensive line would greatly benefit from the 6-foot-5, 300-pound player, who possesses a powerful motor and a physical style of play. Cons and Benefits of the Lions Trading for Haason Reddick in Round 3, Pick 73: Brenden Rice, USC, Wide Receiver In the receivers room in Detroit right now, Rice would be a good pick. The Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice’s son Rice doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a top-tier wide receiver at the next level. He does, however, possess the intangibles needed to be a very good No. 3 NFL receiver. If Detroit doesn’t locate a No. 3 receiver in free agency this offseason, Rice could step right in behind Jameson Williams and fill that vacancy on the Lions’ receiver depth chart.
In addition to having outstanding hands and ball skills, Rice has had the ideal stature to play receiver in the NFL for a long time at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. Pick 92 in Round 3 OL Cooperation Beebe, University of Kansas As the offseason approaches, there are many unanswered questions regarding Detroit’s offensive line. There is no assurance that guards Jonah Jackson and Graham Glasgow, who are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in 2024, will still be playing for the Lions. Let’s introduce Beebe, a player with a high IQ and strong motor who can play left guard or left tackle. Furthermore, he demonstrated proficiency as a run blocker and a pass protector while attending Kansas State. By all accounts, his abilities ought to transfer well to the next level. The 2022 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year ought to be a capable NFL starter, at the very least.
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