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2018 NFL Draft: Two-round mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks 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: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks 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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Marcus Davenport. 20. player. 50. . EDGE. UTSA

The Detroit Lions placed the franchise tag on pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah, but they’d ideally like to get younger and cheaper at this spot, should no long-term deal come to fruition with Ansah.

Boston College’s Harold Landry could be the selection here, but the Lions elect to go with a bit safer a prospect in UTSA’s Marcus Davenport.

Davenport is raw and won’t come into the league having one of those oh-so special rookie seasons. But with Ansah aboard, Davenport won’t have to. He can hone his technique, develop his pass-rushing skill set and work towards being the eventual replacement Detroit needs for Ansah down the line.