Category Archives: Detroit Lions

2013 Detroit Lions NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Dan Shonka

Ezekiel Ansah is counted on to start at right end and bring a pass rushing presence to an aggressive four man front. He is a work in progress with only nine college starts and just three years of playing football. … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2012 – Riley Reiff – Detroit Lions

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about RILEY REIFF: Iowa, 6056 313 5.16. Junior entry. Three-year starter who uses his skills as a three time state champion wrestler to dominate as a zone blocking left tackle. Plays in a pro style offense. … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions’ 7-Round Mock Draft

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Dan Shonka

LIONS’ NEEDS – OL, DL, DB, WR, LB, RB, QB, TE, SPT Selection Numbers for all 8 picks 5 Eric Fisher LOT Central Michigan 36 Damontre Moore OB Texas A&M 65 Robert Woods WR USC 132 Tony Jefferson FS Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2011 – Nick Fairley – Detroit Lions

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about NICK FAIRLEY: Auburn, 6037 291 4.87.  Junior entry. One-year starter. Junior college transfer. Lombardi Award winner. Long arms and measurables for the position. Nose tackle or a four-man front defensive tackle. Pushes the pocket … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2012 – Ryan Broyles – Detroit Lions

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about RYAN BROYLES: Oklahoma, 5101 192 4.52. Four-year starter who concluded his career with 349 catches good for 4586 yards and 45 touchdowns. He has been productive as a receiver and punt returner since he … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2006 – Rob Sims – Detroit Lions

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ROB SIMS: Ohio State, 6026 307 5.25. Three years as a full-time starter. Started five games as a freshman. Square-bodied athlete that can pull and run block on the perimeter. Gets a fit into … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Dan Shonka

Detroit needed help in the secondary and General Manager Martin Mayhew, a former NFL defensive back, used three picks in rounds three, five, and six to address the backend weaknesses. Jacob Lacey was also added in free agency. Matthew Stafford … Continue reading →

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2012 NFL Undrafted Free Agents – NFC North – Detroit Lions

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Dan Shonka

Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State – 6000 197 4.94 Four-year starter. Is the all-time win leader at the quarterback position with a 50-3 record. All he does is win games in the pocket, make good decisions, and is ultra accurate in … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions’ 7-Round Mock Draft

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dan Shonka

LIONS’ NEEDS – DB, OL, RB, DL, LB, WR, TE, QB, SPT Selection Numbers for all 7 picks 23 Dre Kirkpatrick DC Alabama 54 Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State 85 Isaiah Pead RB Cincinnati 117 Brett Roy DE/DT Nevada 158 … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Dan Shonka

After Nick Fairley dropped to the Lions at thirteen, there was no hesitation to draft him because of his talent level. Head Coach Jim Schwartz said “we stayed with our board. We can’t get overwhelmed by the immediacy of some … Continue reading →

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