Detroit Lions: Which 3 Draft Picks Could Make the Lions Super Bowl Contenders?

April 7, 2012   ·   Will Lomas   ·   Jump to comments


With the NFL Draft approaching, every team wants to know who their team needs to break into that next tier of excellence. Well, the Detroit Lions are one of the few teams what have a chance to take the leap from playoff contenders to Super Bowl hopefuls. With a border-line elite QB, the best wide receiver in football, and one of the most terrifying defensive lines around, what players could really push this team to the top of the NFL?
Janoris Jenkins: Jenkins is a problemed child and there is little doubt about that. His run ins with the law are well documented, but what gets lost in the shuffle is that if he didn't have these issues he could be in contention with Morris Claiborne as the top man corner in this draft. Jenkins did better than anyone in college football against players like A.J. Green, Julio Jones, and Alshon Jeffery. If that wasn't enough to make him competitive for the top spot, he also was a big part in the run game–whether in recognizing the run and c...

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