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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions – Full Seven Rounds

By Russell Brown

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 /
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Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82) attempts a catch during the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Michigan State 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82) attempts a catch during the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Michigan State 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

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.

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