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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0: Free Agency Week Edition

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 50. . DT. Lousiville. Sheldon Rankins. 16

Ndamukong Suh defected for Miami, and Haloti Ngata doesn’t seem long for Detroit either.

Megatron hasn’t officially retired just yet, and even if he does, there are no receivers in the draft who can be his replacement, so the Lions shouldn’t go looking here for it.

Sheldon Rankins of Louisville, however, provides a talent up front where it’s needed the most.  His rise to the first round started at the Senior Bowl, and going to the Lions ensures he has the opportunity to show the league it was real.

Regardless of Calvin Johnson’s decision, the Lions will need help on defense to keep Matthew Stafford from having to be in constant passing mode throughout the season.

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