Last spring Harris was being projected as a potential first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by nearly every website that evaluates such things. Now, all of these were very, very early projections based solely on Harris' production in 2010 when he led the Ducks with six interceptions (4 of which came between Luck, Locker, and Barkley) and 17 pass breakups while ranking second in the nation in punt return average (18.8 yards per return). But after barely playing last season due to various traffic infractions, other unpublicized incidents, untold behind the scenes issues and a general apathy toward all things structured that require discipline, Harris could easily go undrafted come April. Around the time of Harris' October traffic incidents in Eugene, one NFL scout asked how big a hit the 5-foot-11, 165-pound Harris' stock had stated: "I'm not sure he has stock. What has he done? Hard to draft a non-starter who is really small and can't tackle. Add to that "can't stay on the team" and you have big trouble. Now I do have some concerns with him being 5-11 165 but what could it hurt spending a late round draft choice on this guy? Maybe Mayhew even makes him a top priority UDFA like he did with Berry. What do you guys think?

As Mel Kiper has proven year in and year out it's damn near impossible to predict the way a draft is going to shake out. Teams get desperate and make unexpected moves that flips everyones boards upside down. Anyway here's my best case scenario in terms of the lion's draft this year, I will also put a consolation pick on who I think we should draft if my first choice isn't available rds 1-3. Feel free to critique.

Rd. 1 pick 23: Mike Adams OT, Ohio State

At 6-6 320 lbs with a wingspan 0f 82.5" Adams certainly looks the part. He's tall and athletic and could start at RT from day 1 and possibly develop into a franchise LT after a couple years.

Consolation pick: Janoris Jenkins CB, North Alabama (In my opinion the most natural cover corner in this class despite being only 5'9)

Rd. 2 Pick 54: Brandon Boykin CB, Georgia

Possibly the best athlete in the draft this guy is just a natural playmaker. Whether it be picking off balls in the secondary, returning kicks or even playing offense, Boykin has the ability to change the outcome of a game. I have a hard time believing that someone with this much talent couldn't come in and atleast play nickle for us year one. Oh yea, did I mention he's versatile?

Boykin's shows off veratility at Senior Bowl

Consolation Pick: Doug Martin RB, Boise State

I know what you're all thinking...really?! Another high draft choice on a RB?? Don't get me wrong, I believe Leshoure COULD be a workhorse RB in the mold of a younger Steven Jackson, and Best COULD be one of the best change of pace/3rd down running backs in the league, but Best may never play another down and Leshoure is unproven. I've read nothing but good things about this guy and he sounds alot like Frank Gore to me.

Rd. 3 Pick 86: Vontaze Burfict ILB, Arizona State

There are alot of mixed feelings when it comes to Burfict. Physically he's a 1st-round talent no doubt. However, I can easily see an immature middle linebacker that doesn't wrap up and constantly goes for big hits falling far in the draft. He gets flagged for way too many personal fouls and has only recorded over 69 tackles once in his career at ASU. Not too mention they often took him off the field on 3rd downs because of his inability to grasp the playbook. Regardless I could see him starting for us at weakside backer after a year of special teams and learning the books.

Consolation Pick: Jarius Wright WR, Arkansas

Quick and shifty WR that runs very precise routes. Burleson's not getting any younger and I wouldn't mind having another version of Titus on our squad to stretch defenses.

Rd. 4 Pick 117: Trenton Robinson FS, Michigan State

Nothing glaring about his game. All around solid player that could develop into a quality starter opposite of Delmas.

Rd. 5 Pick 150: Akiem Hicks DL, Regina

My steal of this years draft. Very raw in terms of technique but is surprisingly agile for his size (6-5, 324). Was set to play for LSU but was involved in some type of improper benefits scandal and headed north to play ball in Canada. Perfect project player for the lions scheme.

Rd. 7 Pick 213: Cody Johnson FB, Texas

Former running back that ate his way out of the position. Very good athlete, played wildcat QB for the longhorns and recorded 36 career TD's. Even led the team in rushing one year. I know we don't need a FB for our type of offense but I would like to see us add one for a power ground game/short yardage situations.

I know alot of people want us to draft an offensive lineman round 1 but I honestly can't see it. All Mayhew has done since he has been here is draft playmakers in the early rounds and developmental lineman in the mid to late ones (which is a smart strategy in my opinion). The lions were one of the highest scoring teams in the league this year, despite not having a ground game and I'm going to make a bold prediction that once Leshoure and Best get healthy our o-line is going to look alot better. Plus hopefully Mayhew will bring back K-Smooth and add an actual fullback to our roster sometime soon. While I do believe our o-line is subpar, I don't believe it's what lost us the playoff game to the saints. It was our secondary. In today's NFL you need to stop the pass. Based on what I've read Janoris Jenkins seems to be the best cover corner in this years class and he may slip considerably in the draft ala Jimmy Smith. While some of you may be quick to point out his character issues, Mayhew has proven that he will take the most talented player on his board regardless (just look at our first 3 picks last year). Any way I hope that we atleast bring this guy in and check him out as I would love to see him opposite of Houston next year. IN MAYHEW I TRUST!
Janoris Jenkins

I've been going to lions games my entire life but this past Saturday's easily takes the cake. In my honest opinion, Ford Field has become one of the hardest venues to play in all of football. I couldn't even hear myself think it was crazy. Anyways I made this post because I honestly believe we are going to win the superbowl this year. I think it all started with that last minute drive against Oakland last week. Granted, we've been resilient all year, but comebacks like that on the road can propel a team for the rest of the season and beyond. We are currently on a 3 game winning streak and we man handled a very hot Chargers team that I watched spank the Ravens the other week (the best AFC team in my opinion). I don't think there is a team is this league that we can't hang with for 60 minutes and I'm looking forward to Suh stomping on Aaron Rodgers next week. GO LIONS!!!!

Checked out his profile and couldn't really find much on him other than in his 2nd year in the league with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he recorded a career high 6 sacks. Seems to be a little undersized at 6'2 280 lbs but I'm sure he can really get after the QB. I know he's just a temporary fill-in for the suspended Suh and injured Fairley but there's a good chance we'll get to see him in action the next couple of Sundays. Just wandering what you guys think?

Like most of us optimistic fans here on PoD, I honestly believe the lions have a shot at going 8-8 or 9-7 and possibly pushing for a wildcard berth this season. We just need the following to happen:

1. Stafford to mature. With his toughness, cannon arm, and leadership skills, Stafford posseses the traits of a pro-bowl quarterback. He had an up and down rookie season (mostly due to injuries and poor O-line play), but he must mature and start making better decisions and better throws when our team needs him to. I look for him to have a breakout sophomore season.

2. Our offensive line NEEDS to improve. I like the core of our line with Sims, Roala, and Peterman anchoring our running game, but I remain pessimistic about the ability of Backus and Cherilus to keep Stafford upright. I think the FO gives Backus one more year to prove himself now that he has Sims helping him protect Stafford's backside. If he doesn't, I wouldn't be surprised to see us draft a LT early next year. Given Cherilus does plays on the right side of the line and doesn't have as much of a responsibility to protect Stafford as Backus does, but this is still a pivotal year for him as well. He's heading into his 3rd NFL season and if he doesn't stay healthy and help our 32nd ranked rushing attack improve, I think it's safe to call him a bust.

3. Burleson to emerge as a legit number two. With defensive coordinators scheming to keep the ball away from Calvin's side of the field, Burleson should have plenty of opportunities to make plays. Whether it's beating man-on-man coverage and racking up YAC on dig routes or simply toasting staggered zones on deep posts and go routes, I think Burleson is going to have a big year for us.

4. Kevin Smith and Brandon Pettigrew bounce back stronger and hungrier than ever. It was tough seeing two of our young, talented playmakers go down to season ending injuries but that should just give us more optimism heading into this season. Kevin Smith is a decent running back when healthy and he has good hands coming out of the backfield. I think if we can get a running back to compliment our stable via free agency or late in the draft, his numbers could increase with less of the load on his shoulders. I look for Aaron Brown to get more touches early in the season until Smith works his health back to 100%. Pettigrew was really coming into his own (catching the game winner against the Browns from Stafford) before he injured his ACL in week 11 against the Packers. I think he'll come back stronger and more fit than ever and I believe he'll make the pro-bowl this year and emerge as one of the best young, all-around TE's in the NFL.

5. D-line steps up play. The KVB and Corey Williams pickups sure do look good on paper, but it's been two years since either one of them has proved that they can still play at a high level and be productive. If KVB can stay healthy, I think it's obvious that he can still be a double digit sack guy as he recorded 4.5 sacks last season despite only playing 37% of the snaps, all while battling a groin injury. In the 06-07 seasons Corey Williams recorded two back-to-back 7 sack seasons. So in 2008, the Browns decided to give up a secound-rounder for him, only for his talents to dwindle away in that awful 3-4 defense of Cleveland's. Don't be surprised if he racks up another 7 sack season playing in a 4-3 defense next to a healthy KVB. With KVB and Williams returning to the playmakers of old, Sammie Lee Hill and Cliff Avril should both have coming out parties this upcoming season. I would like to see Avril get better in run support, but if he doesn't we could just use him as a situational pass rusher and have Jason Hunter play in the early downs.

6. Mayhew drafts atleast 2 defensive backs early. The defensive backfield is obviously the weakness of our team heading into the 2010 season. If the season were to start today, our starters would consist of Chris Houston, Ko Simpson, Louis Delmas, and Eric King/Bobby Wade. Delmas is a stud and a future pro-bowler and Ko Simpson is serviceable, but I'm really worried about our cornerbacks. Now while I like the pickups of Houston and Wade from a depth stand point, I'm not completely sold on them as starting material. Chris Houston constantly got beat deep in Atlanta and he doesn't possess the ball skills necessary to be a playmaker in the NFL. I think he's a nickle back at best and as of right now he's our number one corner...Ouch. Wade, King, and Wesley are all special teamers. We are in serious need of an upgrade. I wouldn't mind getting Pacman after the draft if we pay him in food stamps until he earns himself a contract for the following season based on production, and mostly, behavior.

With all of that being said, here is one draft day strategy that I think Mayhew should utilize in order to bolster our defense and win NOW.

Round 1, Pick 2: Ndamukong Suh, DT - Nebraska.

Imagine the possibilities in our rotations with Suh, Williams, and SLH all at DT.

Round 2, Pick 34: Patrick Robinson, CB - Florida State.

 I honestly believe this guy is the best cover corner in this years draft besides Joe Haden. What he lacks in run support, he makes up with his ball skills and explosive athleticism. I know alot of you like McCourty, and I do too if Robinson's not here, but I don't want us to pass on a guy that reminds me too much of Asante Samuel.

Round 3, Pick 66: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB - IUP

In one of my previous posts some of you said that "Born on Sunday" was a reach at this point in the draft. Why? Because he played DII? Was Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a reach for the Arizona Cardinals at pick number 16 in 2008? Akwasi has a great blend of size (6-0, 207), speed (4.32 40), and athleticism. His junior year he picked off 8 passes along with 27 pass break-ups, literally forcing teams to avoid throwing the ball to his side of the field his senior year. The only knock on this guy is that he played against lesser competition.

Round 4, Pick 100: Grag Hardy, DE - Ole Miss

Hardy was never able to finish a full college season without sustaining an injury. The one year he cracked double digits in starts, he cracked double digits in sacks (10). Even with all of the injuries through his career, he managed to record 26.5 sacks. If we got Hardy and he could manage to stay healthy, imagine a DE rotation of KVB, Hunter, Avril, and Hardy...scary.

Round 7, Pick 213: Freddie Barnes, WR - Bowling Green

This kid recorded an NCAA record with 155 receptions for 1,770 yards and 19 TD's. Obviously he's sure handed and knows how to get open. Put him in the slot and give Stafford another toy on offense, now we're talking.

Round 7, Pick 214: John Conner, FB - Kentucky

Get the best run-blocking FB in this years draft class and move Felton back to a power RB where he is best suited and I'd say our 32nd ranked rushing attack just got that much better.

Round 7, pick 255: Brandon James, HB - Florida

He's considered much too small to make an impact at the next level, but this guy was consistantly the best returner in the nation throughout his college career and who knows, maybe he earns himself a role as a situational, 3rd down scat back.

Man I can't wait draft is only 2 weeks away!!

It is often said that defense wins championships. In this years draft, which the so called "experts" are calling the deepest draft in recent memory, is it possible that the lions FO goes defense with their first 4 selections? With the recent additions of Burleson and Sims, I believe our receiving corps and O-line are now serviceable for the upcoming season, I also believe that we can get a decent back in the 6th or 7th round to compliment Kevin Smith & co. (Deji Karim, Javarris James, Stefon Johnson, and Brandon Minor, just to name a few). Now while it's not very probable, but still possible, I wouldn't mind our FO drafting 4 consecutive defensive players as long as they are the BPA and fill our positions of need. With that being said, I posted 5 prospects that could very well still be on the board when we have to select rounds 1-4. I would like for you to list all of the players you chose in each round, along with reasons for why you chose the combination you did.

Round 1, Pick 2...

1. Ndamukong Suh

2. Eric Berry

3. Gerald McCoy

4. Joe Haden

5. Derrick Morgan

Round 2, Pick 34...

1. Devin McCourty

2. Kareem Jackson

3. Brian Price

4. Terrance Cody

5. Patrick Robinson

Round 3, Pick 66...

1. Reshad Jones

2. Eric Norwood

3. Torrell Troup

4. Corey Wooten

5. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah

Round 4, Pick 100

1. Greg Hardy

2. T.J. Ward

3. Major Wright

4. Navorro Bowman

5. Arthur Jones

I'm no draft expert, but here are two realistic draft scenarios I would like the Lions to execute:

Round 1, Pick 2: Ndamukong Suh - DT, Nebraska

Suh is an absolute beast and we have to take him if he's available at number 2. He is the perfect compliment to the other additions we made to our D-line thus far this off-seaon.

Consolation Pick: Trent Williams - OT, Oklahoma

Round 2, Pick 34: Devin McCourty - DB, Rutgers

I know alot of people want Wilson here, but lets be honest with ourselves, it's just not happening. I like the additions of Houston and Wade as they bring more athleticism and youth to our secondary, but I'm just not sold on either one of them as a starting-caliber defensive back. Maybe McCourty doesn't fall here, but I like our chances.

Consolation Pick: Carlos Dunlap - DE, Florida

Round 3, Pick 66: Jared Veldheer

This is my reach pick for the Lions. Last year the FO took a crapshot with a small school prospect in the fourth round (Sammie Lee Hill) and I wouldn't seeing them do it a little bit earlier this year as many believe Veldheer is a potential franchise LT. At 6-8 312 he's very raw, however, with the right coaching he could develop into a perennial pro-bowler.

Consolation Pick: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah - DB, IUP

Round 4, Pick 100: LeGarrette Blount - RB, Oregon

Alot of people believe that we can get Blount in the 5th, I don't. We would be blessed to actually get him this late as he never would've even dropped farther than the 2nd if he didn't punch that Boise State player in the face. Reminds me of a quicker Brandon Jacobs.

Consolation Pick: T.J. Ward - S, Oregon

Round 5, Pick 133: Trade to Seattle for OG Rob Sims

I completely agree with Nate D on this one. If we can get him for our 5th this year and another late-round pick next year, I'd be happy. Sims would step in as a starter right away and would be an instant upgrade over Ramirez and Loper and he's only 26 years old. Well worth a 5th round pick, lets hope Mayhew can work some more magic.

Round 7, Pick 214: John Conner - FB, Kentucky

I am falling more in love with this pick by the minute. Not only would we be getting the best run blocking fullback in this years draft, but we'd be able to utilize Jerome Felton as a short-yardage back where I think he could flourish.

Round 7, Pick 255: Trindon Holliday - KR/PR, LSU

Assuming that Holliday falls this far, because he's more of a track star than an actual football player, I wouldn't mind seeing the Lions add another special teams contributor in the 7th round (Caleb Campbell, Zack Follett) that could possibly be a pro-bowl returner.

Drafted with the 30th pick in the 1st round of the 2004 draft, Jones had a successful rookie season with the Lions and became only the third running back in franchise history to rush for 1,000+ yards in his rookie season, joining the ranks of Billy Sims and Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. 

As a freshman at Virginia Tech Jones set a Tech freshman record with 957 rushing yards. He was voted the BIG EAST rookie of the year and was a second-team Freshman All-America selection by the Sporting News in 2001. Jones ranked fifth among D-1A freshman for the season and third among true freshmen. Playing as an alternate in 2002 with Lee Suggs, Jones managed 871 total yards for 5.4 yards per carry. In 2003, after the departure of Lee Suggs, Jones finally got his shot to carry the load for the hokies as a junior and he did not dissapoint. He broke out, recording 281 carries for 1647 yards (a 5.9 average) and 21 TD's. Jones finished his career at Virginia Tech with 3,475 yards and 35 touchdowns on 616 carries (5.6 yards per car. avg.), His 3,475 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns both rank second on the school's career-record list.

Why am I bringing up our once stud running back whose promising career was ruined during the "Dark Years" of the Millen era? Because the way he started his career is way too similiar to that of our current starting running back in Kevin Smith, who I happen believe is not a quality starter in the NFL. Sorry if that offends some of you. Now I must admit that I might've been too harsh in calling him a bum in one of my previous posts, but there is not one thing that he does particularly well or that stands out to me watching him play. He just doesn't run with enough tenacity that a starting running back in the NFL should run with.

Given Kevin Jones did get picked basically a full round ahead of Smith and had higher expectations, he too had a solid rookie season behind a terrible offense line assembled by Mitt Millen himself. His stats:

G:15 GS:14 Att:241 Yds:1,113 Avg:4.7 Long:74 TDs:5 Rec:28 Yds:180 Avg:6.4 Long:34 TD:1 FUM:2 Lost:1

With an offensive line that featured Jeff Backus, David Loverne, Dominic Raola, Damien Woody, and Stockar McDougle, Jones finished 13th in the NFL in rushing yards, and first among all rookies that year. Not a bad start, catching my drift...

In his second season, Jones underachieved due to injuries that nagged him all year... sound familiar? His stats:

G:13 GS:13 Att: 186 Yds:664 Avg:3.6 Long:40 TDs:5 Rec:20 Yds:109 Avg:5.5 Long:28 TD:0 FUM:2 Lost:1

Jones' collegiate career was quite promising too and his stats after his first two seasons are stunningly similar to that of Smith:

G: 28 GS: 27 Att: 427 Yds: 1,777  Avg:4.2  Long:74  TDs: 10  Rec: 48  Yds: 289  Avg:6  Long:34  TD:1 FUM:4 Lost: 2    

Other than the fact that Smith had 32 more receptions than Jones for about 400 more yards, their stats are about the same after their first 2 seasons. I'm deffinately not about to praise a guy who "almost" rushed for 1,000 yards his rookie year then failed to produce his second. Now I know it may not be fair to compare the two, but there is an alarming amount of similiarities between them and I don't think Smith is a legitimate starter. Again, I'm sorry if I offended any of you by calling Smith a bum and for bringing up painful memories of the Millen era, but the purpose of my last post was not to argue over whether or not Smith is a bum. It was to discuss the possibility of a trade down with the Seahawks or Browns, and who to pick if Suh, Berry, Okung, and Mccoy were off the board. I think drafting Spiller with the 6th or 7th pick and then drafting Blount in the 5th round would give us great depth at the RB position and reduce Smith's role in our offense, where he might be better suited as a 3rd down back. Our depth chart at RB would look as follows:

1.Spiller

2.Jones

3.Blount

4.Morris

5.Brown

6.Dorsey

The possibility of this excites me. If we swap picks with either the Browns or Hawks, we would receive an additional 2nd and possibly 3rd or 4th rounder. Draft Spiller, a DB and an O-linemen in the 2nd, and then another DB with our third rounder (which is basically a late 2nd) and possibly even sign Pitts or Andrews, now tell me that isn't a great offseason. With a much improved running game, defensive line and better defensive backs, I see us as a darkhorse for the wildcard.

Lets just say the lions trade down with either the Seahawks or Browns. What if Suh, Berry, Mccoy, and Okung are all off the board at pick 6 or 7? Kevin Smith is a bum and the knee injury he sustained last year isn't going to make him any better. A sound running game is a quarterbacks best friend and if we got Spiller it would take alot of pressure off of Stafford. Imagine the possibilities with Stafford, Johnson, and Spiller all on the field at the same time. Our offense would all of a sudden be dangerously explosive. Adrian Peterson was the top running back coming out of college in the 2007 draft and the Vikings got him with the seventh overall pick and look at how he panned out. I just thought I'd put it out there for discussion and see what you all think.

Not sure if it's official... but I typed his name into google and I clicked on the wikepedia link which read as follows:

On March 16. 2010, Hargrove signed a contract with the Detroit Lions for 3 years and 16 million dollars.

Again I'm not sure if it's official or anything because any random asshole can put any false information into wikepedia but I guess we'll have to wait and find out.

Assuming that Mayhew doesn't trade away any more picks, here's how I'd like to see the Lion's draft possibly go. Let's say we draft Suh in the 1st and then either Wilson/Mccourtey in the 2nd. I have looked into several prospects supposed to go in rounds 3-7, but here are the ones that I like the most and that can fill some of our teams needs immediately at a moderate price:

Toby Gerhart - RB, Stanford: Lets face it, if Gerhart were black, he'd be a first round talent. He was arguably the most productive running back last year accumulating almost 1,900 yards and 28 TD's. He's an instant upgrade over
Smith and if we can score him with the 2nd pick in the 3rd round, I'm sure he'll have a chip on his shoulder to prove all the critics and teams that passed on him wrong. At the least we'd be getting a solid short yardage/goaline back.

Major Wright - FS, Florida: A very physical bone-crushing hitter. He was a three year starter and leader for the Gators defense and ran the third fastest 40 time out of all the safeties with a 4.48(Mays 4.32, and Berry 4.47) I remember watching him deliver a monstrous hit on an Oklahoma receiver during the 2009 BCS championship game, literally almost taking the Sooner's head off. If we get him in the third round and pair him up with Delmas, opposing teams would dread our safeties.

Ciron Black - OG/OT, LSU: Started an astounding 53 straight games at left tackle for the Tigers. His senior year he won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which goes to the SEC's best blocker. He lacks supperior athleticism but at 6-5 327, many scouts think he is best suited at guard. Maybe we get him in the fourth and move him to left guard where he could be a solid starter for years.

Torrell Troup - DT, UCF: He lost 30 pounds heading into his senior year to increase his stamina, but is still a beast at 6-5 315. He hasn't received as much attention as the other DT prospects in this class because his stats weren't gaudy due to playing nose tackle in a 3-4 defense, but make no mistake, he can flat out play. He is very strong and used to taking on double teams so he could drastically improve our run defense. Jim Schwartz is building a solid D-line and lets say we draft Suh, and then Troup in the 4th round, we could possibly become the next N.Y. Giants. Either way, we at least get a two-down run stopper with this pick.

C.J. Wilson - DE, ECU: Has the prototypical size (6-3 290) and production (26 sacks in 4 years starting, including 16 in his last 2) to be an effective edge rusher in the NFL. He recorded 10.5 sacks his junior year and managed to get 5.5 more his senior year despite constantly facing double teams. His solid play didn't go unnoticed however, as Wilson was named Conference USA's Defensive MVP as a senior, racking up 57 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He also returned a blocked extra point against Southern Miss to help the team get back to the Conference USA championship game, where it beat Houston. Wilson would add yet another weapon along our D-line for Schwartz to utilize. Not to mention, KVB isn't getting any younger. Again, think N.Y. Giants. If Troup's gone, I like Wilson.

Syd'Quan Thompson - CB, Cal: The only knock on this guy is that he's undersized (5-9 185). Other than that he had a very productive career as a four year starter at Cal and ran a 4.49 40 time (Florida's Joe Haden ran a 4.5). He's aggressive in run defense (257 tackles in 52 career starts), and solid in pass coverage (36 career pass breakups, a new Cal record). I wouldn't mind seeing us call his name in the 5th round and bring him in to compete with our subpar defensive backs for the starting job. At the least we'd be getting a decent nickelback.

Eric Olsen - C, Notre Dame: Started 20+ games at guard before getting moved to center for his senior year, where he started every game for the Irish. Olsen earned his team captaincy and the Guardian Award as the team's top lineman last fall, giving up one sack in 450 pass attempts. I like Olsen for many reasons. For one, he comes from a hard working blue-collared family (Olsen's father, Andy, was a firefighter on the ground after the collapse of World Trade Center towers on Sept 11, 2001). Olsen said the pride he feels thinking about his now-retired father's role on that fateful day inspired him to have similar intestinal fortitude on the field. The second being that he's very versatile, having two seasons under his belt at guard and one at center. And lastly, he played in a pro-style offense, which is rare for college prospects at his position nowadays. I personally hate Dominic Raola and I would love for us to call this young man's name in round 5 as his eventual replacement. Olsen would provide good depth along our oft-injured O-line and maybe start someday.

Marcus Easley - WR, Uconn: I know we really don't need a receiver at this point in time, but if he falls far enough I would grab him as a project. He didn't put up gaudy stats his entire career at Connecticut, due mostly to their offensive strategy, then broke out his senior year. He recorded 48 catches for 893 yards (an amazing 18.6 average) and 8 scores. He's got great size (6-3 210) and speed (4.46 40). Overall he's got a great upside and if we could trade back into the 6th or 7th round of this years draft, say for next years 5th, and groom this guy for a few years, he could eventually become a starter and bigtime playmaker opposite of Calvin for us.

If Lagarrette Blount drops far enough I wouldn't mind us taking him, if we don't end up getting Gerhart with our 3rd that is. But I really don't think we need a player with his type of attitude on our team, our locker room isn't the most stable at this point.

Anyways those are just a few possibilities. Tell me what you think...GO LIONS!!