Lions predicted to select elite defender in PFF 2027 NFL mock draft

TL;DR

Pro Football Focus predicts the Detroit Lions will select cornerback Kelly Jones from Mississippi State with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Jones is noted for his impressive performance, allowing only 11 receptions on 375 coverage snaps last season.

Key points

Pro Football Focus predicts Lions will select Kelly Jones
Jones is a cornerback from Mississippi State
Lions have the No. 25 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft
Jones allowed only 11 receptions on 375 coverage snaps last season
Lions previously selected Keith Abney II in the fifth round

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With way-too-early 2027 NFL mock drafts already being created by several NFL experts, Pro Football Focus revealed who they believe the Detroit Lions will take in the first round of next year's draft.

According to Daire Carragher, the Lions will have the No. 25 overall draft pick, which the franchise is projected to use on cornerback Kelly Jones from Mississippi State.

Listed at 6-foot-4, Jones is a tantalizing prospect. He is a long, lean, disciplined perimeter cornerback who allowed just 11 receptions on 375 coverage snaps last season. Jones is a pass-breakup machine with strong instincts at the catch point. - Pro Football Focus

The Lions added some corner help in this year's draft, selecting Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II in the fifth round. That pick has garnered some praise from ESPN's Matt Miller as the fifth round's best value pick.

But, the Lions could be back in the market for more corner help next offseason.

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Q&A

Who is Kelly Jones and why is he a top prospect for the Lions?

Kelly Jones is a 6-foot-4 cornerback from Mississippi State, recognized for his discipline and ability to break up passes, making him a strong candidate for the Lions' first-round pick.

What draft pick do the Detroit Lions have in the 2027 NFL Draft?

The Detroit Lions are projected to have the No. 25 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

What cornerback did the Lions select in the recent draft before 2027?

The Lions selected cornerback Keith Abney II from Arizona State in the fifth round of the recent draft.