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With edge rusher a popular pick for Lions at No. 6, NFL Network analyst breaks down options

Assuming the Detroit Lions don't trade out of the No. 6 spot in the upcoming NFL draft, the most logical option for the team is setting up to be one of the top edge rushers not named Will Anderson.

That sentiment is rooted in the logic of positional value, married with a lingering roster need for the Lions, despite the additions of Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal and James Houston in last year's draft. Anderson, the Alabama standout, has long been viewed as a likely top-five selection, leaving the Lions to grab the next-best available at the position.

Most analysts have listed Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson and Clemson's Myles Muprhy as the top options in that scenario, although another name, such as Iowa's Lukas Van Ness, could work the way into the conversation by the time the draft rolls around.