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Meet all nine of the Detroit Lions' draft picks

Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis, first-round pick (No. 21 overall): Davis (6-foot-1, 238 pounds) was the driving force of Florida's defense. The Gators ranked fifth in the nation in fewest yards allowed (293 per game) last season.
Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis, first-round pick (No. 21 overall): Davis (6-foot-1, 238 pounds) was the driving force of Florida's defense. The Gators ranked fifth in the nation in fewest yards allowed (293 per game) last season.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Jarrad Davis started nine games last year and recorded 60 tackles with two sacks. He also had four pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and missed four games with an ankle injury.
Jarrad Davis started nine games last year and recorded 60 tackles with two sacks. He also had four pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and missed four games with an ankle injury.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press
Jarrad Davis earned second team All-America and second team All-SEC honors this past season. He was also one of five Butkus Award finalists.
Jarrad Davis earned second team All-America and second team All-SEC honors this past season. He was also one of five Butkus Award finalists.
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Jarrad Davis didn't participate in the NFL Combine but wowed at Florida's pro day with a 38.5-inch vertical jump and 4.56 40.
Jarrad Davis didn't participate in the NFL Combine but wowed at Florida's pro day with a 38.5-inch vertical jump and 4.56 40.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press
Jarrad Davis played all 14 games, including 12 starts, his junior season. He finished second on the team with 98 total tackles and third with 11 tackles for loss.
Jarrad Davis played all 14 games, including 12 starts, his junior season. He finished second on the team with 98 total tackles and third with 11 tackles for loss.
John Raoux, Associated Press
Jarrad Davis strictly played the MIKE linebacker position his junior and senior years at Florida.
Jarrad Davis strictly played the MIKE linebacker position his junior and senior years at Florida.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press
Jarrad Davis was named to the SEC Football Community Service Team last year.
Jarrad Davis was named to the SEC Football Community Service Team last year.
Brynn Anderson, Associated Press
Jarrad Davis, middle, said he grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan thanks to his dad, John.
Jarrad Davis, middle, said he grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan thanks to his dad, John.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Florida cornerback Teez Tabor, second-round pick (No. 53 overall): Tabor's real first name is Jalen, but he prefers to be called by his childhood nickname.
Florida cornerback Teez Tabor, second-round pick (No. 53 overall): Tabor's real first name is Jalen, but he prefers to be called by his childhood nickname.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Teez Tabor (6-foot, 199) held quarterbacks to a 41.2 NFL passer rating over three seasons at Florida, according to Pro Football Focus.
Teez Tabor (6-foot, 199) held quarterbacks to a 41.2 NFL passer rating over three seasons at Florida, according to Pro Football Focus.
Mark Humphrey, AP
Teez Tabor totaled 104 tackles, including 11 for losses, 28 passes defensed, eight interceptions and three defensive touchdowns in three seasons at Florida.
Teez Tabor totaled 104 tackles, including 11 for losses, 28 passes defensed, eight interceptions and three defensive touchdowns in three seasons at Florida.
Michael Conroy, AP
According to Pro Football Focus, Teez Tabor missed 16 tackles on 110 attempts, but only allowed two touchdowns in three seasons at Florida.
According to Pro Football Focus, Teez Tabor missed 16 tackles on 110 attempts, but only allowed two touchdowns in three seasons at Florida.
Mark Humphrey, AP
Teez Tabor had a rough performance during Florida's pro day, running a 4.75 40-yard dash, which would have been the worst time among all DBs at the NFL Combine.
Teez Tabor had a rough performance during Florida's pro day, running a 4.75 40-yard dash, which would have been the worst time among all DBs at the NFL Combine.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Northern Illinois receiver Kenny Golladay, third-round pick (No. 96 overall): Golladay (6-4, 220) began his collegiate career at Division II North Dakota before transferring after his sophomore year.
Northern Illinois receiver Kenny Golladay, third-round pick (No. 96 overall): Golladay (6-4, 220) began his collegiate career at Division II North Dakota before transferring after his sophomore year.
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Kenny Golladay landed an offer from Northern Illinois after sending out his own highlight tape that he put together following his sophomore season at North Dakota.
Kenny Golladay landed an offer from Northern Illinois after sending out his own highlight tape that he put together following his sophomore season at North Dakota.
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Kenny Golladay was one of the Mid-American Conference's most productive receivers the past two seasons, catching 160 passes for 2,285 yards and 18 TDs.
Kenny Golladay was one of the Mid-American Conference's most productive receivers the past two seasons, catching 160 passes for 2,285 yards and 18 TDs.
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Kenny Golladay earned second team All-MAC honors as a junior and was a first-team selection his senior year.
Kenny Golladay earned second team All-MAC honors as a junior and was a first-team selection his senior year.
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Kenny Golladay ran a 4.5 40 and his 18 reps on the bench press were the most by a receiver at the NFL Combine.
Kenny Golladay ran a 4.5 40 and his 18 reps on the bench press were the most by a receiver at the NFL Combine.
Michael Conroy, AP
Tennessee linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, fourth-round pick (No. 124 overall): The 6-0, 230-pounder was a two-year starter for the Volunteers (2014, 2015) and posted 100-plus tackles each year.
Tennessee linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, fourth-round pick (No. 124 overall): The 6-0, 230-pounder was a two-year starter for the Volunteers (2014, 2015) and posted 100-plus tackles each year.
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Jalen Reeves-Maybin played just four games in 2016 due to a shoulder injury.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin played just four games in 2016 due to a shoulder injury.
Wade Payne, AP
Jalen Reeves-Maybin made a career-high 21 tackles in a 2015 game against Oklahoma.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin made a career-high 21 tackles in a 2015 game against Oklahoma.
David J. Phillip, AP
Toledo tight end Michael Roberts, fourth-round pick (No. 127 overall): The 6-5, 270-pounder caught 70 passes in his Toledo career and scored 22 touchdowns.
Toledo tight end Michael Roberts, fourth-round pick (No. 127 overall): The 6-5, 270-pounder caught 70 passes in his Toledo career and scored 22 touchdowns.
Brynn Anderson, AP
Michael Roberts overcame a speech impediment and attention deficit disorder as a youngster.
Michael Roberts overcame a speech impediment and attention deficit disorder as a youngster.
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More than 80 percent of Michael Roberts’ catches at Toledo went for first downs.
More than 80 percent of Michael Roberts’ catches at Toledo went for first downs.
Michael Conroy, AP
San Diego cornerback Jamal Agnew, fifth-round pick (No. 165 overall): The 5-10, 185-pounder is San Diego’s career leader in passes defended with 59.
San Diego cornerback Jamal Agnew, fifth-round pick (No. 165 overall): The 5-10, 185-pounder is San Diego’s career leader in passes defended with 59.
Kelvin Kuo, AP
Jamal Agnew finished his college career with 44 games, 148 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 11 interceptions.
Jamal Agnew finished his college career with 44 games, 148 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 11 interceptions.
Lido Vizzutti, AP
In the 2016 season Jamal Agnew returned 17 punts for 216 yards (12.7 average) and one TD.
In the 2016 season Jamal Agnew returned 17 punts for 216 yards (12.7 average) and one TD.
Lido Vizzutti, AP
Arkansas defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter, sixth-round pick (No. 205 overall): The 6-3, 280-pounder had 104 tackles, including 15.0 for loss, and 7.5 sacks in two seasons for the Razorbacks.
Arkansas defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter, sixth-round pick (No. 205 overall): The 6-3, 280-pounder had 104 tackles, including 15.0 for loss, and 7.5 sacks in two seasons for the Razorbacks.
Michael Conroy, AP
Jeremiah Ledbetter played at Hutchinson Community College before transferring to Arkansas.
Jeremiah Ledbetter played at Hutchinson Community College before transferring to Arkansas.
Samantha Baker, AP
Jeremiah Ledbetter had a career-high eight tackles in a 2015 game against UTEP.
Jeremiah Ledbetter had a career-high eight tackles in a 2015 game against UTEP.
Michael Conroy, AP
Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya, sixth-round pick (No. 215 overall): The 6-4, 215-pounder threw for 9,968 yards and 69 touchdowns in three seasons for the Hurricanes.
Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya, sixth-round pick (No. 215 overall): The 6-4, 215-pounder threw for 9,968 yards and 69 touchdowns in three seasons for the Hurricanes.
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Brad Kaaya entered the NFL draft with one season of college eligibility remaining.
Brad Kaaya entered the NFL draft with one season of college eligibility remaining.
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Brad Kaaya is the Miami career leader in passing yards (9,968), completions (720) and attempts (1,188).
Brad Kaaya is the Miami career leader in passing yards (9,968), completions (720) and attempts (1,188).
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Eastern Michigan defensive end Pat O’Connor, seventh-round pick (No. 250 overall): The 6-4, 270-pounder is EMU’s career leader in sacks (20) and forced fumbles (seven).
Eastern Michigan defensive end Pat O’Connor, seventh-round pick (No. 250 overall): The 6-4, 270-pounder is EMU’s career leader in sacks (20) and forced fumbles (seven).
Tomasso DeRosa, AP
Pat O’Connor rebounded in 2016 after sitting out the 2015 season due to injury.
Pat O’Connor rebounded in 2016 after sitting out the 2015 season due to injury.
Duane Burleson, AP
Pat O’Connor was a team captain for EMU in 2016. He's the third Eastern Michigan player to be selected by the Lions, joining Al Clark (1971) and Charlie Batch (1998).
Pat O’Connor was a team captain for EMU in 2016. He's the third Eastern Michigan player to be selected by the Lions, joining Al Clark (1971) and Charlie Batch (1998).
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