2. Lions – Travon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia
Walker is a prime example of a player whose stock soared following the NFL Combine. He’s developed into a legitimate top-5 pick. Walker brings tremendous athletic gifts as well as positional diversity to the table. It also doesn’t hurt that he was a key member of Georgia’s historically strong defense last season. Following the Combine, the Lions look to have sipped the Kool-Aid on Walker. Detroit has a lot of needs going into this draft. But the underlying fact is that Detroit’s defense must improve its ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks. That will assist to mask some of the Lions’ other flaws on that side of the ball, which is why Walker will be selected second overall.
2. Lions – Travon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia
3. Texans – Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama
It’s difficult to go wrong with an Alabama offensive lineman. That is especially true for Neal, who stands 6’7″ and weighs 350 pounds. Given his height and pedigree, he’s perhaps the safest choice among the few linemen considered to be first-rock locks. Clearly, the Texans have a lot of holes to fill in this draft. Houston should choose a defensive player third overall with Lovie Smith as the next head coach. However, with Neal, the Texans have the elements in place to field a solid offensive line, even if they lack a proven quarterback in Davis Mills.
3. Texans – Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama
