Lions Receive Huge Haul from Panthers in Latest Mock Draft

Lions make a trade with the Carolina Panthers in latest mock draft

John Maakaron | Feb 17, 2020

The latest mock draft released by The Draft Network will make all Lions fans happy.

In the fifth edition of Benjamin Solak's mock draft, he has the Lions making a trade with the Carolina Panthers.

Here are the trade details:

Carolina sends

2020 Round 1 (No. 7 overall)

2020 Round 2 (No. 38 overall)

2021 Round 1

2021 Round 4

2022 Round 2

Detroit sends

2020 Round 1 (No. 3 overall)

This would be a nice haul for the Lions for their coveted third pick.

Carolina makes the move up to No. 3 to select former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

7th pick - CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State

Solak writes, "This is the reality that simply must be eating away at GM Bob Quinn’s brain as the top 10 continues to crystallize: “What if I can trade back from No. 3 to 7, grabbing two No. 2s and a No. 1 in the process … and still get my guy?” That’s free money, and free money feels great folks.

Don’t get it twisted: Jeffrey Okudah is the Lions’ guy, as we currently understand the class and the team. They know they need to address the outside cornerback position opposite Darius Slay at the very least; and given some of the contract rumblings on Slay during last season, they may need to replace him outright. Matt Patricia needs to play man coverage — nobody does that better than Okudah."

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35th pick - OL Lloyd Cushenberry III, LSU

Cushenberry is ready to start in the NFL, and would fill a significant need for the Lions.

With many free agents along Detroit's offensive line, Cushenberry would be a nice addition to the Lions, if selected.

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38th [ick - S Xavier McKinney, Alabama

Solak identifies the Lions' areas of need in this mock draft nicely.

He writes, "With Quandre Diggs gone, the Lions could use a safety with combo ability in the slot. McKinney fits the bill, and can rotate into linebacker spots on long and late downs, giving you Big Dime potential."

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Published Feb 17, 2020

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