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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DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 17: Jarrad Davis #40 of the Detroit Lions eyes the ball during a first half play while playing the New York Giants during a pre season game at Ford Field on August 17, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 17: Jarrad Davis #40 of the Detroit Lions eyes the ball during a first half play while playing the New York Giants during a pre season game at Ford Field on August 17, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Linebackers

  • Jarrad Davis
  • Devon Kennard
  • Christian Jones
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin
  • Jahlani Tavai
  • Tre Lamar

Jarrad Davis needs to bounce back after a little bit of a sophomore slump last season. Kennard and Jones create a solid veteran duo at outside linebacker. Reeves-Maybin is a veteran who provides depth and is a key special teamer. Tavai is a very athletic second-round draft pick who will push for a starting position right away. Undrafted rookie Tre Lamar has the profile of a core special team player that will stick on the roster.

Player to watch: Steve Longa

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