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MADISON, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 12: Zack Baun #56 of the Wisconsin Badgers returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. Zack Baun. player. 50. Scouting Report. LB. Wisconsin. 26

The Lions had Zack Baun at the 2020 Senior Bowl, and if they are able to acquire another late first-round pick like this, he makes a ton of sense for them.

Matt Patricia certainly values versatility in his linebackers, something he undoubtedly learned from Bill Belichick in New England.

Baun’s skillset reminds a bit of Kyle Van Noy coming out of BYU, but because of the way the Patriots have proven they can utilize that skillset effectively, I think Baun is going to have something of a fast track at the next level.

Although he’s more of an edge player by trade, Baun has solid instincts all around and can play some middle linebacker when needed. As a matter of fact, the Lions’ coaching staff had him playing some off-ball linebacker at Senior Bowl practices.

He can rush the passer, play in coverage, and Patricia can pretty much put him wherever he wants.

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