NFL Rumor: Detroit Could Actually Land Chase Young

There are possible scenarios in which Detroit could land former Ohio State defensive end Chase Young

During this time of year, mock drafts are being crafted and released regularly. 

Draft analysts and writers are also incorporating trades into their latest versions. 

In recent weeks, the same three defensive players have frequently been mocked to Detroit at No. 3 overall: Derrick Brown, Isaiah Simmons and Jeffrey Okudah. 

A name that has not been included is that of former Ohio State defensive end Chase Young. 

That all changed Friday when radio host Dan Sileo tweeted that the Dolphins are working on a trade with the Redskins for the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

.@MiamiDolphins are working on a trade with the @Redskins for the #2 pick in the @NFL Draft

— #BigSilz (@DanSileoShow) February 8, 2020

Until now, many fans and pundits alike have assumed that Young will be selected by the Redskins with the No. 2 pick. 

Young is considered an elite, game-changing defensive end. 

Scouts have raved about his pass-rushing ability. 

He also is fluid in coverage, and is highly effective against both the run and the pass.

Despite many being skeptical of Sileo, there is a chance a team could become enamored with former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's potential. 

If Tagovailoa's medical evaluation comes back favorable, an organization could very easily decide to make the Redskins an offer for the pick. 

Exactly. Don't know the dude, but the hypothetical of a team trading up to 2 strikes me as very real if Tua's medicals are promising.

— Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network (@Justin_Rogers) February 8, 2020

If that is the case, Young would be available for the Lions to select at No. 3 overall.

This would be a home-run scenario for Detroit, which struggled mightily on defense in 2019. 

And one of the team's most disappointing units was the defensive line.

By adding Young, Detroit would instantly have two impactful defensive ends that could pressure the quarterback and wreak havoc on offensive linemen. 

While the above scenarios are merely hypotheticals at this time, the upcoming NFL combine could change things dramatically for each the top prospects and subsequent mock drafts. 

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