PFF's Mike Renner Discusses Day 2 Options for Detroit Lions

Mike Renner of PFF discusses two players Lions could select on Day 2 of the NFL Draft

In Indianapolis, Mike Renner of Pro Football Focus sat down for a conversation with Lions team reporter Tori Petry to discuss the draft options for the Lions this upcoming April. 

In regards to players the Lions could target on Day 2, Renner explained that Detroit could target two different types of pass rushers to aid its ailing defense.

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"Look at Romeo Okwara's brother, Julian. He is a Day two type of pass-rusher. He is much more athletic than his brother. He is a perfect sort of Patricia scheme edge rusher," Renner said.

Renner added, "(Okwara) can drop into coverage, can rush the passer, can do a lot of different things athletically. They tend to like those guys off the edge -- Belichick disciples. I do think Okwara could be a good fit."

Many draft experts have expressed that Okwara has all the physical tools you look for in a pass rusher. 

The other Day two option Renner mentioned was Boise State linebacker Curtis Weaver.

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"Curtis Weaver. I am a big fan of," Renner said. "He is not necessarily that type of pass-rusher. He is more versatile in terms of he can kick inside. Rush the passer -- super high rate at Boise State. 

"I don't think he goes in the first round. I think second round, third round he could come off the board. Those two guys, we are pretty big fans of here at PFF. Just because of production at college. It's super high."

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