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2019 NFL Draft: Two-round, 32-team mock amid scouting combine

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands at the podium during a moment of silence for the victims and those others affected by the Bombing at the Boston Marathon in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands at the podium during a moment of silence for the victims and those others affected by the Bombing at the Boston Marathon in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after making a tackle for a loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after making a tackle for a loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Clemson. Clelin Ferrell. 8. player. 50. . EDGE

The Detroit Lions are likely going to be moving on from oft-injured veteran EDGE Ezekiel Ansah this offseason after hitting him with the franchise tag a year ago.

It’s possible Detroit waits to address this. After all, some help in the secondary would be wise. So would a prolific pass-catching weapon to boost the efforts from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Still, finding that regular pass-rusher would be the best thing to do here.

Fortunately, Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell is still available at No. 8 overall. Ferrell is arguably the best all-around EDGE in this year’s NFL Draft after Nick Bosa. Ferrell is equally adept in both the pass rush and in run defense, which makes him an excellent three-down pickup for the Lions defense.

A strong combine could even push Ferrell into the top of the discussion for outside pass-rushers, yet it’s a safe bet he winds up going in the top 10 anyway.