2017 NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions – Full Seven Rounds
![January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts during a stoppage in play against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts during a stoppage in play against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/785510d9fda6004ee03a88a37ad7ae93fcb2efb383e7672feec67865bfe1b702.jpg)
Seventh Round (Overall Selection Undecided): Josiah Price, TE, Michigan State
After letting go of longtime tight end, Brandon Pettigrew, the Lions made it clear they need a backup tight end. Eric Ebron is hurt more often than not so getting some depth behind him is crucial. To find Josiah Price, the Lions won’t have to go far. He’s got good size at 6’4 and 250 lbs.
Josiah Price is a blanced tight end, who doesn’t do any one thing well. He’s good receiver across and a decent blocker. For the Lions, they get a player that won’t steal reps from Eric Ebron but would allow them to feel comfortable, if Ebron were to go down with an injury.