The Detroit Lions are finally trying their hand at an athletic linebacker, selecting Derrick Barnes out of Purdue with the 113th overall pick. The Lions traded up to make their fourth round selections back to back, swapping their fifth round pick (153) and next year’s fourth rounder with Cleveland for picks 113 and 257 (a late seventh rounder) this year. Here’s what folks thought of the pick:
Lions take a physical USC receiver in the fourth round, then trade up for Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes one pick later.