Detroit Lions' Last-Minute 7-Round Mock Draft and Top-100 Big Board

This time, it's slightly different.

Like any unproven sequel, the Detroit Lions are banking on you to remember the few good times of the Martin Mayhew regime and hope you apply those fuzzy feelings to the version directed by general manager Bob Quinn.

Quinn enters the 2016 NFL draft with 10 draft picks and an aging middle linebacker who sent out a thank you message to fans on Instagram months ago. One can safely assume he's planning on wheeling and dealing around in the next few days.

Other than that, Quinn is an unknown wild card. Will he reach for players based on vision or fit? Could he be a slave to the "accumulate draft picks" credo that is so popular on the Internet?

No one knows, but that's never stopped a mock drafter before.

Top-100 Big Board

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This big board solely represents the Detroit Lions' interests. Thus you won't find a quarterback until the 30s since the positional need doesn't elevate the talent available any higher.

Please note that there have been a few changes since the last big board. The shake-ups start in the teens, with a few subtle changes throughout.

Lastly, defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche has been removed entirely after premiering at 70th. Quinn admitted Nkemdiche was a "red flag" and that the team had to "manage the risk and the reward of taking a guy like that," which didn't smell like smoke because the team would be bidding against itself in the first round.

Detroit Lions' Big Board

Rank	Player	Position	School
1	Laremy Tunsil	OT	Ole Miss
2	Jalen Ramsey	DB	Florida State
3	DeForest Buckner	DL	Oregon
4	Joey Bosa	DE	Ohio State
5	Sheldon Rankins	DT	Louisville
6	Ronnie Stanley	OT	Notre Dame
7	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	Ohio State
8	Andrew Billings	DT	Baylor
9	Taylor Decker	OT	Ohio State
10	Shaq Lawson	DE	Clemson
11	Jarran Reed	DT	Alabama
12	Ryan Kelly	C	Alabama
13	Darron Lee	LB	Ohio State
14	Reggie Ragland	LB	Alabama
15	Michael Thomas	WR	Ohio State
16	William Jackson III	CB	Houston
17	Josh Doctson	WR	Baylor
18	Karl Joseph	SS	West Virginia
19	Leonard Floyd	LB	Georgia
20	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
21	Laquon Treadwell	WR	Ole Miss
22	Vernon Hargreaves	CB	Florida
23	Jason Spriggs	OT	Indiana
24	Kenny Clark	DT	UCLA
25	Corey Coleman	WR	Baylor
26	Vernon Butler	DT	Louisiana Tech
27	Jack Conklin	OT	Michigan State
28	Nick Martin	C/OG	Notre Dame
29	Kevin Dodd	DE	Clemson
30	Darian Thompson	S	Boise State
31	Mackensie Alexander	CB	Clemson
32	Germain Ifedi	OT	Texas A&M
33	Cody Whitehair	OL	Kansas State
34	Jonathan Bullard	DE	Florida
35	Shilique Calhoun	DE	Michigan State
36	Austin Johnson	DL	Penn State
37	Connor Cook	QB	Michigan State
38	Noah Spence	DE	Eastern Kentucky
39	Paxton Lynch	QB	Memphis
40	Carson Wentz	QB	North Dakota State
41	Willie Henry	DT	Michigan
42	Braxton Miller	WR	Ohio State
43	Eli Apple	CB	Ohio State
44	Sterling Shepard	WR	Oklahoma
45	Chris Jones	DT	Mississippi State
46	Emmanuel Ogbah	DE	Oklahoma State
47	Hunter Henry	TE	Arkansas
48	Derrick Henry	RB	Alabama
49	Myles Jack	LB	UCLA
50	Joshua Perry	LB	Ohio State
51	Jeremy Cash	SS	Duke
52	Hassan Ridgeway	DT	Texas
53	Jared Goff	QB	California
54	Javon Hargrave	DT	South Carolina State
55	Joshua Garnett	OL	Stanford
56	Kamalei Correa	DT	Boise State
57	C.J. Prosise	RB	Notre Dame
58	Jack Allen	C	Michigan State
59	Matt Judon	DE	Grand Valley State
60	Vonn Bell	SS	Ohio State
61	Kenneth Dixon	RB	Louisiana Tech
62	Miles Killebrew	SS	Southern Utah
63	Su'a Cravens	LB	Southern Cal
64	Sean Davis	S	Maryland
65	Carl Nassib	DE	Penn State
66	Jordan Howard	RB	Indiana
67	Christian Westerman	OG	Arizona State
68	Max Tuerk	C	Southern Cal
69	Nick Vannett	TE	Ohio State
70	Adolphus Washington	DT	Ohio State
71	Artie Burns	CB	Miami
72	Pharoh Cooper	WR	South Carolina
73	Will Fuller	WR	Notre Dame
74	Devontae Booker	RB	Utah
75	Charles Tapper	DE	Oklahoma
76	Justin Zimmer	DT	Ferris State
77	Cyrus Jones	CB	Alabama
78	Shon Coleman	OT	Auburn
79	Kenyan Drake	RB	Alabama
80	Jerald Hawkins	OT	LSU
81	Keanu Neal	SS	Florida
82	Leonte Carroo	WR	Rutgers
83	Le'Raven Clark	OT	Texas Tech
84	Tyler Boyd	WR	Pittsburgh
85	Kentrell Brothers	LB	Missouri
86	Spencer Drango	OG	Baylor
87	Jerell Adams	TE	South Carolina
88	Charone Peake	WR	Clemson
89	Maurice Canady	CB	Virginia
90	Daniel Braverman	WR	Western Michigan
91	Maliek Collins	DT	Nebraska
92	Aaron Burbridge	WR	Michigan State
93	Daryl Worley	CB	West Virginia
94	Avery Young	OT	Auburn
95	Kenny Lawler	WR	Cal
96	Tyler Matakevich	LB	Temple
97	Evan Boehm	C	Missouri
98	DeAndre Houston-Carson	S	William & Mary
99	Graham Glasgow	OG/C	Michigan
100	Bronson Kaufusi	DE	Brigham Young

First Round

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Round 1, Pick 16. Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

This was supposed to be the spot for Sheldon Rankins. He was going to atone for Detroit missing out on Aaron Donald, but there's a possibility Rankins goes in the top five, per Matt Miller of Bleacher Report.

Defensive linemen can drive a game in the same sense that a quarterback can. They're the closest players to the marquee player and have the best shot at consistent offensive disruption, more so than the other two levels of the defense.

Actually, what's the point of a mock draft if we have to change it with every wisp of smoke we catch from the pants of general managers and scouts?

Round 1, Pick 16: Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville

That's better.

Players slip all the time for a lack of height, weight or perceived desire to play the game. There's still a good chance that Rankins' smaller stature (6'1", 299 lbs) and limited scheme fit scare teams off through the first 15 picks.

Detroit may even turn down a trade to make this pick. Few defensive tackles can match Rankins' combination of quickness and strength. He'll give offensive linemen fits for the next decade if used properly, which shouldn't be a problem for defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.

Former Pick: Rankins

Second Round

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Round 2, Pick 46: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

There's little doubt Detroit could use more talent along the offensive line.

Michael Ola and Geoff Schwartz are currently fighting for the starting nod at right tackle, leaving a queasy feeling on #Lions Twitter. Both have issues—consistency for the former, age and injuries for the latter—that will keep Matthew Stafford on his toes in the pocket.

Some of Detroit's issues last season came from a lack of athleticism. Spriggs would easily solve that problem on the right side. If the Lions decide to keep the outside zone run in the playbook, Spriggs would give Detroit a tackle capable of creating holes on the move instead of stringing along the running back to the sideline.

Spriggs also offers an incredibly high upside, with the chance to possibly take over on the left side. He'd be an excellent second-round pick.

Former Pick: Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame

Third Round

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Round 3, Pick 95: Daniel Braverman, WR, Western Michigan

Wide receiver isn't the biggest need, but it might be the best value at this pick.

Braverman is a perfect example of the modern "sleeper." He made the rounds on Twitter and the Internet a few months ago, meaning he was discovered but has now been forgotten.

The Lions could get by with their current crop of receivers, making wide receiver a low priority. However, the chance to add a Patriots style of player here trumps any other concern in a mock or real draft.

Plus, Braverman has mostly been discussed as a mid-round pick, so it's not much of a reach—if any—to snap him up at the tail end of the third.

Former pick: Miles Killebrew, SS, Southern Utah

Fourth Round

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Round 4, Pick 111: Graham Glasgow, C, Michigan

Ryan Kelly is now considered one of the most likely candidates for the Lions at 16th overall, per Miller. If that happens, Glasgow's versatility probably won't save enough value for Detroit here.

But we don't live in that world. Instead, the Lions are trusting their scouts who attended the Senior Bowl.

Rankins and Glasgow both helped their cause tremendously during Senior Bowl week. In fact, Glasgow finished with Pro Football Focus' highest grade during team drills, surviving 26 snaps without allowing a single pressure, according to the PFF draft grade.

He also has enough power to help in the running game and would be given a chance to unseat Travis Swanson immediately.

Former Pick: Adolphus Washington, DT, Ohio State

Fifth Round

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Round 5, Pick 151: David Morgan, TE, UTSA

Things haven't gone off the rails just because Detroit has added a couple of pass-catchers. Neither was too high of a pick, and you're not finding a more intriguing player this late. And despite the number of tight ends currently on the roster, it's still a sneaky area of need for an upgrade.

Morgan was the focal point of UTSA's offense and earned second-team All-American honors. His sure hands and ability to use his body would elevate him over Tim Wright, especially since he's willing to mix it up in the trenches.

Former pick: Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina

Round 5, Pick 169: DeAndre Houston-Carson, DB, William & Mary

Not every pick is going to change in a couple of weeks.

Houston-Carson is a smart player who will make plays on the ball, having picked off seven passes in the last two years after defending 11 passes as a sophomore.

Plus, he blocked nine kicks in his special teams career. Think that will get Quinn's attention?

Former pick: Houston-Carson

Sixth Round

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Round 6, Pick 191: Cody Core, WR, Ole Miss

There was no way I was excluding Core from this mock. He's been in every one I have conjured up this offseason, and he has the potential to be an impact player, so I want the credit that will eventually come due.

Core can help on special teams (18 career tackles at Ole Miss) immediately. His long-term value will come from providing a tall target (6'3") who runs well after the catch and makes plays in the air.

Former Pick: Core

Round 6, Pick 202: Cody Kessler, QB, Southern California

The time to draft a quarterback finally came when Kessler's somewhat-limited potential equaled the capital being given.

Pro Football Focus' draft guide listed him as the most accurate passer in the draft pool, with an accuracy score—percentage of catchable throws made—12 points higher than Connor Cook's. He's also known for making the right decision, which should help Stafford on the sideline.

Former Pick: Nick Kwiatkoski, LB, West Virginia

Round 6, Pick 210: Lawrence Thomas, DE, Michigan State

The last holdover from last week eases his way up from the seventh round because of the positional fit and value.

Detroit must find defensive end help before September. Thomas brings appealing athleticism and a huge frame (6'3", 286 lbs), meaning he could rotate at both ends and even kick inside when necessary.

Former Pick: Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford

Seventh Round

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Round 7, Pick 236: Deiondre' Hall, CB, Northern Iowa

Finally, not every pick is going to fit an immediate need. Yes, the Lions need to find a cornerback to start opposite Darius Slay, but Hall isn't going to be that guy anytime soon or possibly ever.

He does, however, present as the quintessential Teryl Austin defensive back.

Hall is 6'2" and, although he could stand to add some weight (199 lbs), is willing to tackle (82 in 2015). The seventh round is the perfect place to take a flier on potential, and Hall could really flourish by transitioning to strong safety.

Former Pick: Lawrence Thomas, DE, Michigan State

Brandon Alisoglu has covered the Detroit Lions for five years. You can find his work on About.com, Bleacher Report, Yahoo, CNN and others. He also co-hosts a Lions-centric podcast, Lions Central Radio. Yell at him on Twitter @BrandonAlisoglu.