[Daniel Mears/Detroit News via AP]
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Jalen Tabor boldly declared last month that he was the best player available in the NFL draft. After 52 picks were made before the cornerback’s name was called, he wasn’t backing down from the boast.
“That’s just my confidence,” Tabor said.
The Detroit Lions selected their second-straight Florida Gator, taking Tabor in the second round with the No. 53 overall pick in the NFL draft on Friday night after selecting linebacker Jarrad Davis in the first round Thursday.
“It’s going to be incredible,” Tabor said.