The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books, which means that the national media have broken out their red pens and handed out their grades for the year. Okudah’s hip fluidity is unmatched and will translate well at the next level.There are two schools of thought when it comes to running back: the position doesn’t matter as long as a team has an offensive line, or you need an elite running back to cover blocking flaws. And then there were the reaches.On the whole, the reaction to the Lions draft was as positive as it has been in many years. He lacks power, heavy hands and two-gapping ability on the inside -- which is typically what the Lions desire in their defensive linemen. Not bad for a fifth-round pick.One could argue that the Lions were looking to upgrade both starting options at guard heading into the draft, and after selecting Jonah Jackson in the third round, they doubled up with Logan Stenberg in the fourth.

With great balance and exceptional hand usage, Jackson is extremely difficult to get past.As a team captain at Rutgers and highly-respected in the locker room at Ohio State, he definitely fits the Lions personality profile.Back-to-back offensive guards really improved the Lions' offensive line potential.

8 pick—the highest draft selection for a tight end since 2006 (Vernon Davis, drafted No.

Cephus was a third-round talent with a seventh-round 40 time (4.73). He only allowed one sack or quarterback hit over his last two seasons.

Not like that is a good gauge to evaluate talent, I just didn’t think the Lions would consider a running back who is so small.Make no mistake, Huntley is an electric player, and could provide the Lions a replacement in the J.D. I just don’t understand how he will see the field unless he supplants Jamal Agnew at kick returner or running back Ty Johnson – a recent fifth and sixth-round pick respectively.At least Huntley can provide some serious speed to a relatively slow offense, but I would have gone with quite a few different options before selecting another running back in Huntley.Oddly enough, when originally watching film on Utah DT Leki Fotu, it was Penisini who often caught my eye holding up at the point of attack.

Okwara only had a 2.7% run stop rate in 2019 -- among the worst in the class. 35 overall, and gives the Lions a dangerous 1-2 punch in the backfield with Kerryon Johnson. And if the media’s initial impression of the Detroit Lions 2020 draft class is any indication, General Manager Bob Quinn may be angling to do his drafts from home permanently.

Honestly, even though he didn’t much in college, Okwara has the fluidity to even line up off the ball if needed.Given Okwara’s pass-rush potential in the third round, the Lions got a steal.

Cephus had five drops on 91 targets in 2019.While playing mostly on the outside while at Wisconsin, he did line up in the slot on occasion.

There are a few examples, like Anquan Boldin and Jarvis Landry.

And fortifying the Jackson selection, the Lions also pursued his likely backup in Logan Stenberg, a blue-collar scrapper who might even be able to compete for a starting job with Joe Dahl.

Cornell wasn’t invited to the NFLCornell is a defensive end and tackle tweener.

Usually, edge defenders who check-in among the top 10 on Bruce Feldman’s ‘Freaks’ list get over-drafted in the NFL and not under-drafted the way we see Okwara. Not to pile on, but he also missed 17 tackles on 64 attempts over the past two seasons.Considering his size, Okwara will likely start his career as a pass-rush specialist in the stand-up JACK backer role.

1 corner to consistently do this. 3 overall | Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State. The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books, which means that the national media have broken out their red pens and handed out their grades for the year.And if the media’s initial impression of the Detroit Lions 2020 draft class is any indication, General Manager Bob Quinn may be angling to do his drafts from home permanently. Okwara has long arms, and really uses them well to convert speed to power in the pass rush. Was there a better moment than watching Notre Dame defensive end Julian Okwara realize he would be playing with his brother in Detroit?The Lions scored big by doubling up on two of this year’s best guard prospects in the third and fourth rounds with Ohio State’s Jonah Jackson and Kentucky’s Logan Stenberg. National analysts grade the Lions' 2020 draft class.

Round 2: RB D'Andre Swift, Georgia (No.

If taking a CB and grabbing Okudah was your favorite option, then this has to be a solid A.

At 306-pounds, he doesn’t necessarily move people in the ground game, but he finds a way to gets the job done.Where Jackson excels is pass protection.