Max Chadwick, Pro Football Focus: Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami
Why: Detroit gets a potential steal here in Mauigoa. His 86.4 PFF pass-blocking grade is sixth among all FBS tackles this year, while his 78.4 PFF run-blocking grade is 20th. Mauigoa has played right tackle his entire career, but either he or Sewell is capable of switching to the left side.
Sam Dehring, Sports Illustrated: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama
Why: Proctor has a tremendous amount of upside. He still has some skills to polish up, surely, but he would be the perfect guy to stick on that other tackle spot for the Lions and potentially anchor for years to come.
Daniel Flick, Sports Illustrated: Vega Ioane, G, Penn State
Why: At 6’4″ and 323 pounds, Ioane is physical and moves defenders in the run game. He’s stout as a pass blocker, too, as he didn’t allow a sack or quarterback hit this season, according to Pro Football Focus.
Fox Sports staff: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Why: The brother of All-Pro corner A.J. Terrell, Avieon Terrell has had a ton of production in three seasons at Clemson, recording 25 passes defended, 125 total tackles, eight forced fumbles, four sacks, and three interceptions in 1,860 defensive snaps played in that span.
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Why: The Lions need to have a physical thumper to better complement Hutchinson at end in their 4-3. Parker’s strength and power can feed well off Hutchinson’s quickness.