While many believe they will either take an offensive lineman or a receiver, some would like to see them take a defensive player to help shore up one of the league’s worst units in 2019.Two players often projected to be possibilities with the eighth pick are Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons and Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown.However, with how things went at the NFL combine, both likely played themselves out of the eighth pick, but for different reasons.It appears likely that Simmons will be long gone. This is acceptable.League average is 1.76, the top-30 players in the NFL average 1.72, and the Lions have historically wanted a prospect to be under 1.79 seconds. However, the Cardinals made a huge addition by selecting Utah defensive tackle Leki Fotu in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, who has the talent to be an elite run stopper for the Arizona Cardinals. Derrick Brown met with coaches from all 32 NFL teams this week in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as the franchises do their due diligence on …
He makes the defensive backs better. Simmons was always going to be picked in the top half of the first round but it’s going to be impossible for him to fall out of the top 10 after his performance on Saturday.As bad as those numbers are, don’t overthink it with the Auburn product. His 5.16-second 40 and 1.81 10-yard split left a lot to be desired, as did a 9-foot broad jump and 27-inch vertical, even for a big man. INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Isaiah Simmons #LB34 of the Clemson Tigers speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Derrick Brown | DL | Auburn Height | 6-5 Weight | 318 College Bio Page Career Stats Strengths Brown has an impressive physical skill set for an interior defensive lineman. Brown’s jump is below average but at his size, it’s not overly concerning.The broad jump measures explosiveness and get-off, and the Lions are hoping for a prospect to hit at least 8 feet 10 inches — Brown hits just above the target. Considering his stock previously, revisiting a guy who is clearly highly athletic could help him hear his name called in April.Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All NFL and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Your privacy is safe with us. The WAR prediction excludes quarterbacks, who have an inordinate...Dave Birkett of the Free Press is reporting that the Detroit Lions have signed seventh-round defensive lineman Jashon Cornell and now their entire rookie class is under contract.As a prized defensive end in high school, Cornell was once considered the top player in his recruiting class. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. NFL combine: Derrick Brown, Javon Kinlaw among defensive tackles who met with Falcons Feb 27, 2020 at 04:08 PM. Every year during the NFL Combine a highly rated player over- or under-performs and there is a mass exodus from his bandwagon. “I think (my biggest asset is) just being able to knock back the line of scrimmage and create pressure that way, but also be able to play the run and create that knock-back.”.While where he ultimately gets selected in the draft is up to the teams, it will only be a matter of time before Brown’s name is off the board and he officially embarks on his pro career.“I look forward to getting my feet wet, learning the system and being able to play against All-Pro guys week in and week out,” Brown said. NFL Scouting Combine and Pro Day scores, percentiles and metrics for Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn. He may be that...With the Arizona Cardinals RT Marcus Gilbert opting out of the 2020 season, that means his position is anyone’s to take for the upcoming year. He is known not only as a run stuffer, but pressures quarterbacks into inaccurate passes. He takes on multiple blockers allowing others to make plays. He’s a menace on the interior when you watch the film against SEC competition and should still be a top-10 pick. Loser: Derrick Brown, IDL, Auburn. "For as disruptive as Brown was during his illustrious career at Auburn, the odds are now firmly against him becoming a star (pass-rusher) in the NFL," writes CBS draft analyst.Lions general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia were both in attendance Friday for Auburn's pro day.With several NFL teams present, Brown reportedly impressed many with his on-field drills.Brown had a message for all the recent critics questioning his NFL potential.“Well, you know, if you care about the three-cone drill as much as handling a double-team, then hey, go for it,” Brown said Friday via,He added, “(Those drills) tell you nothing about how you play football. 8 pick. At 326-pounds, this is a terrific time.The league average is 27, but with the Lions putting a high priority on arm length, this number is typically low for Lions players as they have farther to push the bar and in turn lower scores. 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