Expectations for sixth-round picks are generally pretty low, particularly in their rookie seasons. If you can get some special teams contributions in Year 1 and a handful of rotational snaps on offense or defense, that’s a pretty successful pick.
The Detroit Lions may have slightly higher expectations for their first sixth-round pick: defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo out of LSU. Many expected to hear Wingo’s name called a few rounds earlier, and Detroit certainly has an opportunity for him to get some rotational play early an on.
Of course, Wingo isn’t without his strengths and weaknesses.