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2017 NFL Draft: Post-Super Bowl Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines safety Jarrod Wilson (22) and defensive end Taco Charlton (33) celebrate his interception against the Florida Gators during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines safety Jarrod Wilson (22) and defensive end Taco Charlton (33) celebrate his interception against the Florida Gators during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

EDGE. Michigan. Taco Charlton. 21. player. 50.

The Detriot Lions offense managed to overcome last season’s sudden retirement of former wide receiver Calvin Johnson fairly well. And quarterback Matthew Stafford enjoyed one of the better seasons of his career.

Yet the Lions defense needs help in the NFL Draft. Especially the pass rush.

With 10 sacks and 13.5 tackles for a loss in his senior year at Michigan, edge rusher Taco Charlton stays in the state and helps bulk up Detroit’s quarterbacking-pressure group.

He might need some refinement at the next level, but Charlton’s 6-foot-6 and 272-pound frame certainly make him look the part.