Toledo tight end Michael Roberts was the second pick by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of last month’s NFL Draft, selected to complement Eric Ebron.
Roberts is more of a traditional tight end than Ebron, who plays more of a slot receiver role for the Lions.
As we continue our look at the draftees and a few of the undrafted free agents signed by Detroit that have a chance to make the final 53-man roster, we take a look at the ceiling and floor potential of Roberts.
Ceiling
Roberts is a great run blocker and his presence sealing the edge will help what was one of the NFL’s worst rushing offenses in recent years.