The Detroit Lions are expected to be one of the most active teams in the offseason, with a talented roster and significant cap space. According to a new mock draft by Athlon Sports, the Lions will use their 28th pick to select Texas A&M edge Nic Scourton.
Scourton earned All-SEC First Team honors in 2024, despite only recording five sacks. However, his previous season at Purdue was more impressive, with 10 sacks to lead the Big Ten.
The Lions are predicted to pair Scourton with Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos in the second round. Amos allowed opposing QBs to complete just 51.6% of their passes when throwing his way and had more interceptions than touchdowns allowed.
While Scourton’s potential is enticing, the Lions may want to consider free agency to find an edge rusher before drafting one in the first round. If they can’t find one, Scourton’s upside could make him an interesting pick.
