The Facts: With the 10th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Lions select the UNC's Ebron.
Diehards Line:If you were wondering how likely it was that former Saints assistant and incoming Lions OC Joe Lombardi might impact his new team. ... According to his NFL.com scouting report, Ebron is a highly athletic, highly productive "move" tight end loaded with upside and mismatch capability. He possesses the speed, movement skills, hands and run-after-catch skills to emerge as a playmaking weapon in the pros, though has room to continue developing as a blocker. Fortunately, the Lions have a capable enough blocker in Brandon Pettigrew. The question now, however, is how the team can make use of Ebron, Pettigrew and Joseph Fauria in an offense also boasting Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush and Golden Tate. Anybody else starting to think Matthew Stafford's arm is going to be very tired this year? Get complete draft results on our expanded NFL Draft Page, which is updated as each pick is made.
