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2018 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 mock to celebrate New Year’s Day

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Haason Reddick of Temple reacts after being picked #13 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Haason Reddick of Temple reacts after being picked #13 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 11: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack throws a pass during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 11: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack throws a pass during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /

Boston College. Harold Landry. 20. player. 50. . EDGE

The Detroit Lions would like to add a running back here to balance out the offense and take pressure off quarterback Matthew Stafford.

But there simply are too many needs on the defensive side of the ball, and the team would be wiser to focus up front.

With EDGE Ezekial Ansah set to hit free agency, the Lions look to bolster their pass rush by grabbing Boston College’s Harold Landry at this spot.

Landry’s skill set may be a bit behind that of LSU’s Arden Key or NC State’s Bradley Chubb. But one could make the argument Landry has the highest upside of all three.

Even if Ansah returns, the Lions boasting two elite-level pass-rushers would help tip the balance in the NFC North next season and beyond.