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 – NOVEMBER 12: Darius Slay #23 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his interception late in the fourth quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 12, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 12: Darius Slay #23 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his interception late in the fourth quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 12, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Cornerbacks

  • Darius Slay
  • Justin Coleman
  • Rashaan Melvin
  • Jalen Tabor
  • Jamal Agnew
  • Amani Oruwariye

Darius Slay is one of the best and most consistent cornerbacks in the entire NFL. Melvin and Coleman were added as free agents this offseason to upgrade the position overall. Tabor has struggled since entering the league and is running out of time to prove himself in Detroit. Agnew adds value mostly as an excellent returner. Fifth-round draft pick Amani Oruwariye has prototypical size and athleticism who will benefit from learning from veterans like Slay.

Player to watch: Marcus Cooper

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