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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Riley McCarron (83) catches a pass in front of Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Riley McCarron (83) catches a pass in front of Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 50. . CB. Michigan. Jourdan Lewis. 21

How great of a story would it be if Jourdan Lewis, a Cass Tech (Detroit) High School alum, came back to play for the city he grew up in? Last year during the draft, he made it clear he was a Lions fan still, tweeting that he wished Detroit would have drafted someone other than an Ohio State player in Taylor Decker.

That would be another storyline to follow as he’d be joining Decker on the Lions as the 2016 first round pick.

It’s no secret that the Lions need some help in the secondary. Glover Quinn and Darius Slay can only do so much and it might be time to add a potentially elite corner on the other side of the field. Slay is one of the league’s best lockdown defenders and Lewis could learn a ton behind him for a year or two and then join him.

Heck, Lewis is talented enough that he could crack the rotation in his first season and contribute — the Lions desperately need a cornerback. Offensive line is always a need for Detroit as well as running back with one of the worst run games in football, but that was a result of injuries to Theo Riddick and Ameer Abdullah.

Lockdown Lewis might be headed home to Detroit, although he did play college ball just down the road.

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