Detroit Lions 2016 NFL draft grades: Bob Quinn leads solid 1st draft – Detroit Free Press
Four Free Press sports writers give their takes on the Lions’ draft performance:
Dave Birkett: B
The Lions, wisely, put a major emphasis on upgrading their offensive and defensive lines. But they didn’t get any immediate help at defensive end or safety.
Carlos Monarrez: B-minus
Safe, solid, foundation picks early had Lions general manager Bob Quinn bordering on an A, but a backup QB and a long-snapper felt like give-up picks at the end.
Jeff Seidel: B
It was a solid start for Quinn: Not flashy, but he addressed needs and didn’t do anything crazy early.
Drew Sharp: C-minus
Quinn’s plan — beefing up the infrastructure — with more size and toughness up the middle was commendable. But you still won’t know for another couple of years.
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The Lions’ draft picks
• First round (No. 16): Ohio State OT Taylor Decker
• Second round (No. 46): Alabama DT A’Shawn Robinson
• Third round (No. 95): Michigan OL Graham Glasgow
• Fourth round (No. 111): Southern Utah S Miles Killebrew
• Fifth round (No. 151): Washington State OL Joe Dahl
• Fifth round No. 169 overall (from Denver): Georgia Southern LB Antwione Williams
• Sixth round No. 191 overall: Michigan QB Jake Rudock
• Sixth round No. 202 overall (from Seattle): Penn State DL Anthony Zettel
• Sixth round No. 210 overall (compensatory): Baylor long snapper Jimmy Landes
• Seventh round: No. 236 overall: Washington RB Dwayne Washington
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