Lions scouts are in attendance - who are some of the prospects to keep an eye out for?
With the highly anticipated Michigan versus Michigan State football game happening this weekend, NFL teams are preparing themselves for the future. A plethora of scouts will be in attendance, including the Detroit Lions:
Live scouting at the Michigan-Michigan State game tomorrow:#Lions #Panthers#Steelers#Browns #49ers #Vikings#Dolphins#Bills
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) October 19, 2018
This game will be brimming with NFL talent. The Lions will surely be interested in the front seven for each team. The Wolverines are headlined by defensive lineman Rashan Gary and edge rusher Chase Winovich. Both could be early round targets for the Lions if they opt to go local. Elsewhere on defense, Michigan boasts defensive tackle Bryan Mone, linebacker Devin Bush, cornerback Lavert Hill and safety Khaleke Hudson.
Michigan State’s defense features defensive tackle Raequan Williams, linebacker Joe Bachie, cornerback Justin Layne and safety David Dowell.
While the Lions might not be interested in early-round offensive players, this game does feature some prospects with mid-to-late round potential. At quarterback, Michigan’s Shea Patterson and Michigan State’s Brian Lewerke could be developmental quarterbacks for the Lions to target. Running backs Karan Higdon (Michigan) and LJ Scott (Michigan State) could have a future in the NFL, though maybe not with the Lions. Michigan State’s Felton Davis headlines the receivers, and tight ends Zach Gentry for Michigan and Matt Sokol for Michigan State are both NFL-caliber prospects. On the offensive line, Michigan’s Ben Bredeson and Michigan State’s David Beedle are decent guard prospects.
- Matt Patricia sat down with Dan Miller to discuss the Dolphins. The head coach highlights the big-play ability of running back Kenyan Drake, the skill set of their wide receivers, and some their defensive stars:
Coach's Scouting Report: Matt Patricia breaks down the Week 7 matchup against the Dolphins. #DETvsMIA pic.twitter.com/NesW17uDEX
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 19, 2018
- The Lions last played the Dolphins in 2014, resulting in a 20-16 win. The highlight of the game, however, was some trickery pulled by Sam Martin:
Last time we played the Dolphins, @SamMartin_6 got to show off his arm a bit. #FBF pic.twitter.com/tndcvB210L
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 19, 2018
- Ricky Jean Francois, owner of 30 Dunkin’ Donuts, sent a gift to Miami Herald reporters this week:
Lions DL @Rbjf_99 who owns 30 Dunkin’ Donuts and is from Miami just had Donuts and coffee delivered to the Miami Herald. He also sent this note... pic.twitter.com/lYgBhNhYRo
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) October 18, 2018
- Speaking of Francois, he and Nevin Lawson will be playing a football game in Miami for the first time since high school:
#DETvsMIA: Two @Lions players from Southern Florida will play football games back home for the 1st time since H.S. this weekend. CB @nevin_lawson is the only active player from @piperhsfootball and DT @Rbjf_99, of @CarolCitySr1, was the No. 1 D-Line prospect in the State in 2005. pic.twitter.com/5aktVBrh9F
— Greg Maiola (@Gom1094) October 19, 2018
- The Iowa Hawkeyes announced that former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell will be an honorary captain this week. Caldwell was a defensive back for Iowa from 1973 to 1976, and was a graduate assistant in 1977.
Excited to have Jim Caldwell as our Honorary Captain this weekend | #Hawkeyeshttps://t.co/tKRW2evnCI
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) October 18, 2018
- The Phinsider runs a weekly caption contest. This week’s image features none other than Matt Patricia. Have some fun, but try to be positive.
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