We are at the doorstep of the NFL Scouting Combine, and before teams make their observations, there are mock drafts to dissect.
The latest mock draft to show who could be entering the NFC North, specifically the Lions roster, comes from Luke Easterling of Sports Illustrated. He dropped a four-round mock draft a week before the combine and included some names we haven’t seen in recent mocks.
Post-combine, the entire landscape of the NFL will change. Rumors and free agency will start, landing spots will stop making sense, and needs will change. For now, enjoy this last installment before the chaos takes place in Indianapolis.
When it comes to the Bears fast-tracking their rebuild, this is the way. They instantly have an explosive offense with the pick of Williams but adding in Bowers who can block and receive, Burton who is a physical receiver, and the playmaking of Smith is perfect.
This team could cause some headaches for the Lions if they do not address the pass defense this offseason. They will be young and make mistakes but NFC North divisional games are always a toss-up regardless of talent level. Those are two games the Lions need all year and this is the type of draft that could steal those from them
- Round Four: Blake Corum, Running Back, Michigan
If I were a Packers fan I would not be happy with the back half of this mock draft. Smith has injury concerns but could produce when healthy, Gray is a fun linebacker but there are questions around him.
The first two picks here with Cooper DeJean and Graham Barton fill two major needs for the Packers. DeJean is getting mocked a lot by the Packers and it makes sense. He has the style they appreciate and could play either corner or safety depending on how much they want to use his playmaking. DeJean could present some problems for Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Barton will sure up the Packers offensive line and make things difficult for the interior pass rush and run defense.
