With The First Pick
Fansided

Predicting the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster

By Nicholas Perlich

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: T.J. Hockenson of Iowa reacts after being chosen #8 overall by the Detroit Lions during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: T.J. Hockenson of Iowa reacts after being chosen #8 overall by the Detroit Lions during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Tight Ends

  • TJ Hockenson
  • Jesse James
  • Isaac Nauta
  • Logan Thomas

Former New England staffers Patricia and Quinn are trying to build the western version of the Patriots in Detroit. That shows most at the tight end position. James was added as a free agent as a solid all-around player. Hockenson was drafted in the first round as the most complete tight end to come through the draft in years. Nauta was one of the best blocking tight ends in the draft with potential to be a better receiver in the NFL. Thomas will largely play on Special Teams.

Player to watch: Jerome Cunningham

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