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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) lines up against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) lines up against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

50. . LB. Ohio State. Raekwon McMillan. 13. player

The Detroit Lions have a solid offense, but they need to start adding some young talent to the other side of the ball. The linebacker position is especially thin with Tahir Whitehead being the only middle linebacker listed on the team depth chart due to an injury to Jon Bostic.

Even when those two return, the Lions could use a versatile linebacker, and that’s why Ohio State’s Raekwon McMillan would be a fantastic addition to the defense.

McMillan is one of the hardest linebackers in the nation to block. He’s so instinctive and decisive that he’s capable of sniffing out plays at the line of scrimmage on a consistent basis. Combine that with his size (6’2”, 240 pounds) and athleticism and you have an ideal NFL linebacker.

Although the Ohio State prospect wouldn’t be an immediate threat as a pass rusher, McMillan looks like a potential long-term starter in the middle of a defense.

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