Dane Brugler shares full Detroit Lions 7-round NFL mock draft

Second Round, No. 50: D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana

Dane's takeaway:

Ponds is undersized (which will be a deal-breaker for some), but he compensates with top-tier speed, instincts and competitive toughness that is ingrained in his DNA. His play style makes it hard to bet against him becoming an inside-outside NFL starter.

Fourth Round, No. 118: Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami

Dane's takeaway:

Thomas is a passionate competitor, which can lead to missteps but will also put him in position to play fast and make plays. He has the floor of a special-teamer and the potential to earn a starting role.

Fourth Round, No. 128: Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State

Dane's takeaway:

Curry is a sawed-off, face-up pass rusher with a basic approach, but he plays alert and physical, and affects the game with his white-hot motor (his best attribute). He projects as a versatile NFL backup who can be moved up and down the line of scrimmage — reminiscent of John Simon, another former Ohio State edge defender.

Fifth Round, No. 157: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma

Dane's takeaway:

Halton is sawed off and can be overwhelmed at times, but he moves with big-man twitch and his initial quickness and closing speed can be weaponized. A part-time role that keeps his battery charged will be his best NFL fit.

Fifth Round, No. 181: Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah

Dane's takeaway:

Bentley needs to become a more disciplined blocker to be trusted on a pro field, but his size-speed traits and pass-catching talent are potential assets for an NFL team.

Sixth Round, No. 205: Gary Smith III, DT, UCLA

Dane's takeaway:

Smith doesn’t offer much beyond being a space-eater in the run game. That said, a girthy nose with heavy hands to neutralize at contact doesn’t go out of style for most schemes.

Sixth Round, No. 213: Owen Heinecke, LB, Oklahoma

Dane's takeaway:

Heinecke is undersized and still developing in key areas, but he hasn’t lost his walk-on mentality and has what it takes to become an NFL linebacker and special-teamer. He has yet to play his best football, and in the right situation he could reach his potential.

Seventh Round, No. 222: Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech

Dane's takeaway:

Douglas needs to play with more consistent ball skills and underneath separation, but he can stride out and be a vertical threat on runway routes. His game is reminiscent of a diet version of Dontayvion Wicks.

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