2017 NFL Mock Draft: Wild Trade Throws Top 10 Out of Whack

The Detroit Lions defense was exposed down the stretch in 2016. It’s clearly a unit that has lost a lot of its juice over the past couple years. The departure of Ndamukong Suh didn’t help. Not to mention the injury issues with DeAndre Levy. They really do need upgrades at every level of the unit. It doesn’t matter where they start. Middle linebacker is never a bad spot though as its really given them problems the past few months. <p>Zach Cunningham knows a little something about excelling when surrounded by less-than-adequate help. He was alert, active and athletic in his role for Vanderbilt. He was particularly good against the run, showing instinct and anticipation in his ability to makes stops for losses or no gain. He’s also not a big liability in coverage either. Get him on the field with a healthy Levy and the Lions front seven is looking more formidable.</p>. ILB. Vanderbilt. Zach Cunningham . 21. player. 50