10 prospects who make sense for Detroit Lions in first round of 2023 NFL Draft

3. EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech

Wilson is a long (6-5, 274), athletic and rangy edge rusher whose 22.3 percent pass-rush win rate ranked in the top 10 in college football last season, per The Athletic. He might have the highest ceiling of any prospect in the class. He recorded 27.5 tackles for loss and 14.0 sacks the last two seasons combined.

4. CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois

Witherspoon is an aggressive cornerback who plays much bigger than his size (5-11, 181). He can play outside and inside, and excels in man coverage. He’s tough as nails and recorded 17 passes defended with three interceptions last season. The Lions are on the lookout for more ball production from their secondary, and Witherspoon certainly fits. Oregon’s Christian Gonzalez and Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. are also fits in the first round from the cornerback position.

5. RB Bijan Robinson, Texas

This isn’t so much a fit at No. 6 because of the position value, but when we start getting into the teens it’s all about best player available, and Robinson is likely to have a top five grade on most draft boards. Robinson rushed for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns last season and forced an amazing 104 missed tackles on 258 rushes. He’s also a terrific receiver. He’s the best running back prospect to come out of the draft since Saquon Barkley in 2018, and most analysts believe Robinson is an even better overall prospect.