NFL Draft 2011: Will the Lions Go with an Offensive Lineman in the First Round?

April 7, 2011   ·   Sean Merriman   ·   Jump to comments

What are the chances that the Lions draft an offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft?
The Lions have a big need at offensive tackle, but this year's draft isn't filled with a ton of top-heavy talent at the tackle position. Most draft experts have USC OT Tyron Smith tagged as the top tackle in this year's draft class, but if he goes before the Lions' pick at No. 13, could Detroit still go after a tackle?
Chad Reuter of CBS Sports and Don Banks of Sports Illustrated both have the Lions selecting Boston College OT Anthony Castonzo with their first round selection.
Banks writes this about Castonzo:
"The Lions would jump all over either Amukamara or Tyron Smith if they mad it to No. 13, but it won't be difficult to turn in the card for Castonzo, the draft's No. 2-rated offensive tackle. Detroit doesn't need to hit grand slams on draft weekend, just solid doubles that keep the improvement coming."
If both Prince Amukamara and Tyron Smith are gone at ...

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