The Detroit Lions completely ignored the defensive side of the ball in the first two rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft, selecting center Frank Ragnow and trading up for running back Kerryon Johnson. In the third round, the Lions finally turned their focus to defense. Here’s who they selected …
With the 82nd overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select …
NAME: Tracy Walker
POSITION: Safety
SCHOOL: Louisiana-Lafayette
HT/WT: 6-0, 206 pounds
AGE: 23-years old
PROS: frame, wingspan, rangy player, special teams, good vision, hard hitter
CONS: strength, risk adverse, lack of burst
2017 Stats: 97 tackles, 8 pass defends, 2 ints
ANALYSIS: The Lions appear to have more pressing needs on their defensive front seven, but elected to use their third round pick on a defensive back in Walker.