Category Archives: Detroit Lions

Draft Rewind 2014: Travis Swanson, Detroit Lions

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft about TRAVIS SWANSON: Arkansas, 6050, 312, 5.28. Four-year starter and a two-year captain. A good effort player. Works to finish and stay after his block. New coach Bret … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions’ 5-Year Draft Review

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Dan Shonka

by Adam Fournier, Ourlads’ Intern The Lions were one of the worst teams in the NFL in the first decade of the new millennium that included a zero win season. The Lions struggles had a lot to do with a … Continue reading →

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Haloti Ngata Trade to Detroit

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Dan Shonka

by Dave Syvertsen, Ourlads’ Draft Analyst   What? Baltimore Haloti Ngata TRADED to Detroit Why? Baltimore owes a lot of their team success over the years to Ngata and his versatile, physical presence in the middle of that defense.  A former first … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2014 – Kyle Van Noy – Detroit Lions

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KYLE VAN NOY: BYU, 6031 243 4.67. Three-year starter who played in every game as a freshman. An impact and disruptive player. A four down linebacker that makes plays. Can quickly take on … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2014: Eric Ebron, Detroit Lions

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ERIC EBRON: North Carolina, 6043 250 4.59. Junior entry. Two-year starter. Athletic after catch. Has some stop and go quickness. A mismatch athletically for the linebackers and secondary. A raw route runner. Not stiff … Continue reading →

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NFC North – 2014 NFL Draft

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Dan Shonka

Here is a quick overview of the each team’s draft within the NFC North with a focus on what they really tried to do with this class. Also noted is their best value pick and top undrafted free agent signing. Value is based on where they were selected and where I had them graded. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 1 (9) – Anthony Barr – LB / UCLA 2 (32) – Teddy Bridgewater – QB / Louisville 3 (72) – Scott Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions’ 7-Round Mock Draft

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Dan Shonka

LIONS’ NEEDS – DB, OL, DL, LB, TE, QB, WR, RB, SPT SELECTION NUMBERS FOR ALL 8 PICKS 10 Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma State 45 Joel Bitonio OG Nevada 76 CJ Fiedorowicz TE Iowa 111 Telvin Smith LB Florida State … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2013 – Larry Warford – Detroit Lions

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about LARRY WARFORD: Kentucky, 6032 333 5.58. Three-year starter who played stronger as a junior, but did refine some of his game in 2012. Flashes an explosive punch at times as a pass protector. Good … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2010 – Joique Bell – Detroit Lions

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JOIQUE BELL: Wayne State (MI), 5112 223 4.64. Four-year starter. Power back with upper and lower body thickness. Good vision and change of direction. Strong lower body. Hits the hole with force and leaks out … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2013 – Ezekiel Ansah – Detroit Lions

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about EZEKIEL ANSAH: BYU, 6052 274 4.63. One-year starter whose football career is all ahead of him. A raw but talented and disruptive high effort athlete who finishes long pursuit. Long arms and big hands to … Continue reading →

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