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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Upgrading the defense

By Russell Brown

Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles offensive lineman Cameron Tom (70) blocks for his quarterback during the first quarter of their game against the Savannah State Tigers at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles offensive lineman Cameron Tom (70) blocks for his quarterback during the first quarter of their game against the Savannah State Tigers at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 50. . Interior Offensive Lineman. Southern Mississippi. Cameron Tom. 250

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Much like the previous slide, this is a “depth in the trenches” pick. Cameron Tom has the size to play center at the next level but he might benefit with a move to guard. While Graham Glasgow is slated to start at left guard for the Lions, Tom can provide the Lions with depth at both guard and center.

During his time at Southern Miss, he played in 49 career games. He handles himself well against the bulrush and has experience in a quick-paced offense. Mind you, that’s something the Lions do better with Matthew Stafford than anybody else.

Cameron Tom doesn’t do one thing better than the other. He has good days and bad days while run blocking but there’s upside to him in pass protection. This pick shouldn’t be expected to have the ‘starter’ label attached to it but the upside is there for former Golden Eagle.

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