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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 11

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) celebrates with teammates after he scores a touchdown on an interception in the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) celebrates with teammates after he scores a touchdown on an interception in the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 50. . CB. Michigan. Jourdan Lewis. 20

Call me crazy, but I truly believe that Jourdan Lewis is the best defensive player Michigan has. You might be wondering why that would make me crazy, but many believe Jabrill Peppers is the best defender for the Wolverines, and that’s simply not the case.

Peppers is probably the best athlete Michigan has, but when it comes to being the best at what he does, Lewis is the guy. He is the best defender on the team and quite possibly in the Big Ten. He decided to return for his senior season and has gotten even better this year than he was during his breakout campaign of 2015.

The Lions already have Darius Slay at one of the corner positions, but they need to solidify that other side. They’ve passed up on the opportunity to improve the secondary in the first round of the past few drafts and Lewis is good enough to take a chance on at No. 20.

What makes this pick even better is that he’s a hometown kid and would fit right in with the culture the Lions are trying to build. The defense is on its way to improving, but the secondary is arguably the weakest unit on the team.

Imagine a secondary with Lewis and Slay at the cornerback positions. That’s a no fly zone if I’ve ever heard of one.

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