First Round (21st overall): Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
With their first round pick, the Detroit Lions should take a cornerback. Getting some help for Darius Slay makes the most sense. Nevin Lawson should not be relied on as your number two cornerback.
Throughout his time at Washington, Sidney Jones made a bunch of plays. In 40 career games, he recorded 145 tackles, 8 interceptions and 21 pass deflections. Jones brings not only great ball skills but good size to the position. He’s 6’0 and 185 lbs., with a fluid backpedal and is a physical player down field.
At times, Sidney Jones grabs too much cloth down field but he should transition nicely to a defense that’s in desperate need of a defensive back.