It’s not often we get a full seven-round draft projection for the Lions, so Deep Fried Draft’s effort courtesy of Brian Bosarge deserves some attention. The talent haul is pretty impressive, if not debatable at some choices.

The first pick, No. 8 overall, is Clemson EDGE Clelin Ferrell. We’ve seen Ferrell projected to the Lions before and will again, too. The explanation makes sense,

The Clemson edge rusher is going under the radar a little so far in the draft process. Ferrell saw his sack production go up each year at Clemson, topping out at 11.5 this past season. He is the boost Detroit needs in the worst way.

The next couple of projections bring players not often seen or discussed to Detroit. And that’s a good thing, particularly third-round pick Lil’Jordan Humphrey. The 6-4 wideout from Texas can play outside or as the big slot and has experience catching passes from a hard thrower.

Second-round CB JoeJuan Williams is an interesting fit. He’s a solid all-around cover man who optimally projects as a very good No. 2 corner. That’s what the Lions need to play with Darius Slay.

The rest of the Deep Fried choices:

4th round: Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss

5th round: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford

6th round: David Long, LB, West Virginia

6th round: Kenny Bigelow, DL, West Virginia

7th round: Hjalte Froholdt, G, Arkansas

7th round: Darnell Savage, S, Maryland