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2020 NFL Draft: Complete first round mock delivers pass rusher to Chiefs

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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A general view of AT&T Stadium prior to the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A general view of AT&T Stadium prior to the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 18: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sacks Aidan Smith #11 of the Northwestern Wildcats in the first quarter at Ryan Field on October 18, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 18: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sacks Aidan Smith #11 of the Northwestern Wildcats in the first quarter at Ryan Field on October 18, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

3. Detroit Lions – Chase Young, DL, Ohio State

Analysis by Arrowhead Addict contributor Grant Tuttle

To Detroit’s great benefit, there is an early run on the top two quarterbacks in the draft. This leaves the Lions with the opportunity to take one of the best players in the Draft.

Despite coming from the almighty Belichick coaching tree, Matt Patricia has failed to create a dominant defense, or even a good one. Patricia’s defense that included Darius Slay and Trey Flowers finished 31st in the league in yards surrendered. After losing Slay, and adding Jamie Collins and Desmond Trufant, the Lions get an opportunity to add yet another talented piece to the defense in an attempt to prove that Patricia isn’t a bust of a head coach. With Chase Young falling into their lap, the Lions can’t possibly select anyone else.

The idea of Young paired with Trey Flowers on the defensive line should terrify any opposing offense. Young has the potential to be a perennial All-Pro and is arguably the best overall player in the draft class. Standing at 6’5” and weighing in at 264 pounds, Young is a physical specimen. When you pair his stature with top-notch strength and incredible quickness, he is incredibly difficult to block. Young can accelerate upfield very quickly and looks extremely fluid through contact. With a great balance of power, teachnique, and speed, Young is comparable to a mixture of Jadeveon Clowney and Terrell Suggs. In his final season at Ohio State, Young recorded 16.5 sacks as a Junior.

If this is the way that the draft board falls, the Lions, who have a multitude of struggles, should be (virtually) sprinting to the virtual podium. PFF’s Draft Guide cites Young as the best EDGE player that they have ever scouted and is a unanimous top three player on draft boards that are made by the experts. Young’s only real weakness is a lack of field awareness in which he can lose track of a ball carrier. With some experience and NFL coaching his field awareness can be improved and leave him without any glaring weaknesses. Young to the Lions would be a home run. (Grant Tuttle)

Other Players Considered: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State; Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama

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