LSU Tigers cornerback Greedy Williams (29) celebrates after intercepting the ball during first half action against the Chattanooga Mocs in Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 9, 2017. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

Coming off a 6-10 finish and second straight year missing the playoffs, the Detroit Lions head into the offseason with plenty of needs.

The team will attempt to address them in the 2019 NFL draft, which is April 25-27, and Monday was the deadline for players to declare. MLive will look at positions of need for the Lions and the top prospects available in the draft.

Today's position: Cornerback

The Lions have the No. 8 overall pick in the draft and could use it to upgrade their secondary after a rough first season under coach Matt Patricia. Detroit finished 29th in interceptions and 30th in opposing passer rating.

The seven interceptions the Lions had as a team this season were one fewer than cornerback Darius Slay had in 2017. Teez Tabor, a second-round pick in 2017, posted a 29.9 coverage grade according to Pro Football Focus, which was the lowest in the NFL and resulted in his playing time decreasing.

Here's a look at 10 of the top cornerbacks available in the draft, along with a couple local prospects:

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LSU cornerback Greedy Williams (29) celebrates his interception with safety Grant Delpit (9) and cornerback Kristian Fulton (22) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeastern Louisiana on Sept. 8, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Greedy Williams

College: LSU

Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 184

Williams declared for the draft after his redshirt sophomore season and skipped LSU's Fiesta Bowl win against UCF. He had 33 tackles, two interceptions and nine pass break-ups this season and was one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is presented annually to the nation's top defensive back. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently ranked Williams as the No. 1 cornerback in the draft and he's a potential top-10 pick.

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Georgia defensive back Deandre Baker (18) warms up before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Deandre Baker

College: Georgia

Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 185

Baker, a three-year starter, had 40 tackles, two interceptions, 10 pass break-ups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a senior and skipped Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss to Texas. He won the Jim Thorpe Award and was a first team All-American. Kiper listed him as the No. 2 cornerback in the draft and he's projected as a first-round pick.

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Washington defensive back Byron Murphy, left, intercepts a pass against Utah during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Byron Murphy

College: Washington

Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 182

After missing seven games due to injury in 2016, Murphy made the most of his lone full season in college and recorded 58 tackles with four interceptions, 13 pass break-ups and a forced fumble as a redshirt sophomore. Kiper listed him as the No. 3 cornerback available in the draft and he is a potential first-round pick.

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Southern California running back Markese Stepp, right, fends off Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Julian Love

College: Notre Dame

Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 193

Love was three-year starter who had 63 tackles, one interception, 16 pass break-ups and three fumble recoveries this season as a junior. He was an All-American and one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award. Kiper ranked Love as the No. 4 cornerback available in the draft.

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Clemson's Trayvon Mullen celebrates after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Trayvon Mullen

College: Clemson

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 195

Mullen finished this season with 36 tackles, an interception and three pass break-ups as a junior. He was named the defensive MVP of the national championship as Clemson routed Alabama to finish 15-0. Kiper listed Mullen as the No. 5 cornerback available.

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Penn State cornerback Amani Oruwariye intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh wide receiver Tre Tipton during the first quarter at Heinz Field on Sept. 8, 2018. (Joe Hermitt | PennLive.com)

Amani Oruwariye

College: Penn State

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 203

Oruwariye posted 51 tackles, three interceptions and 12 pass break-ups as a fifth-year senior. He finished his career with 107 tackles and eight interceptions, will play in the Senior Bowl and was listed by Kiper as the No. 6 cornerback available in the draft.

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Michigan defensive back David Long (22) walks the field before their college football game against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend on Saturday, September 1, 2018. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)

David Long

College: Michigan

Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 187

Long was a two-year starter and had 17 tackles, one interception and eight pass break-ups as a junior this season. Kiper listed him as the No. 8 cornerback available for the draft.

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UNLV wide receiver Tyleek Collins, left, makes a catch while under pressure from Southern California cornerback Iman Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Los Angeles. USC won 43-21. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Iman Marshall

College: USC

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 205

Marshall was a four-year starter for the Trojans and had 48 tackles, nine pass break-ups and a forced fumble as a senior. He finished his career with 218 tackles and six interceptions and Kiper listed him as the No. 10 cornerback available in the draft.

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Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne (2) breaks up a pass intended for Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 27, 2018. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)

Justin Layne

College: Michigan State

Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 185

Layne played both cornerback and wide receiver at Michigan State and has the size and ball skills that make him an appealing NFL prospect. He posted the best numbers of his career as a junior this season with 72 tackles, one interception and 15 pass break-ups and skipped Michigan State's Redbox Bowl loss to Oregon after declaring for the draft.

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Texas defensive back Kris Boyd (2) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) during the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Kris Boyd

College: Texas

Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 195

Boyd, a three-year starter, had 67 tackles, one interception, 16 pass break-ups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery this season as a senior. He finished his career with 191 tackles and four interceptions and will play in the senior Bowl.

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Central Michigan cornerback Sean Bunting (3) catches an interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver Felton Davis III (18) college football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, September 29, 2018. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)

Local prospect: Sean Bunting

College: Central Michigan

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 181

Bunting, from Chippewa Valley High School, was two-year starter at Central Michigan and posted 37 tackles, two interceptions, five pass break-ups and two forced fumbles as a junior this season before declaring for the draft.

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Michigan State's La'Darius Jefferson, center, rushes for a first down against Central Michigan's Xavier Crawford, right, and Malik Fountain during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 31-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Local prospect: Xavier Crawford

College: Central Michigan

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 180

Crawford, a graduate transfer from Oregon State who arrived at Central Michigan with two years of eligibility remaining, played just one season for the Chippewas. He had 24 tackles, one interception, 12 pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries this season before declaring for the draft.

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Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) hits Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) in the helmet during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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