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2019 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Redskins land top quarterback, Raiders make surprise pick

By Jacob Camenker

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 06: T.J. Hockenson #38 of the Iowa Hawkeyes scores a touchdown against Jacob Huff #2 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter of the game on October 6, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 06: T.J. Hockenson #38 of the Iowa Hawkeyes scores a touchdown against Jacob Huff #2 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter of the game on October 6, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

. Tight End. Iowa. T.J. Hockenson. 8. player. 50

Bob Quinn and the Lions know they have a hole at tight end, and they may see a little bit of Rob Gronkowski in T.J. Hockenson. They could opt to take Hockenson early to ensure that they get the offensive upgrade they want and need at the position.

Hockenson is one of the most well-rounded tight ends in this deep class. He could immediately emerge as a quality playmaker, and he should be a very good blocker at the next level as well. He would give Matthew Stafford a third weapon to target, which is something the team greatly missed after trading Golden Tate away last season.

The Lions could look to trade down with a team like the Panthers, but if they don’t, they may just opt for the safest and most impactful player on the board. In this circumstance, that would be Hockenson.

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Other Lions Draft Options

DL Rashan Gary, Michigan. Gary is a very athletic prospect and a former five-star recruit. However, he could fall due to lacking production at Michigan.

DE Montez Sweat, Mississippi State. Sweat would have been the pick here easily before medical tests at the combine hurt his draft stock. The Lions could still take him, but it’s more likely that Sweat will go in the mid to late first round.

EDGE Brian Burns, Florida State. If the Lions shy away from Montez Sweat due to his medical condition, Burns could get consideration here. He would be a nice complement to Trey Flowers.

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