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Draft Analyst Charles Davis Explains Detroit Lions' Draft Needs

Find out what Charles Davis of NFL Network thinks the Lions' areas of need are ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft

John Maakaron

Charles Davis has reportedly been hired by CBS Sports to replace Dan Fouts as the network's No. 2 NFL game analyst for the 2020 season. 

Veteran play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle and Davis will be paired together in the booth. 

Davis joined Detroit Lions team reporter Tori Petry to discuss Detroit's draft needs and the prospects he sees as fits for the Lions. 

"Here are the spots I consider valuable," Davis said. "Obviously, corner. Darius Slay now no longer being there. I thought it was a need before. And that slots perfectly if indeed the Lions are interested in a guy like Jeff Okudah from Ohio State. I think big people across the defensive front is still a screaming need. "Snacks" Harrison no longer there, A'Shawn Robinson. Who jumps in and fills that void? A Derrick Brown from Auburn is sitting right there. That's a possibility." 

Davis added, "We say it every year don't we. Running back! I know Kerryon Johnson is highly thought of, but he has been dinged a lot in his short career. Can you find that runner or someone to at least supplement and complement him. Each time we saw each other, the Lions started a different running back. To me, it's still the ongoing -- finding someone there. There are other position needs, but to me, those are the top ones." 

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JOHN MAAKARON

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