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There are five players the Detroit Lions should avoid as they continue to make preparations for the 2012 NFL draft.

The scouting of prospective NFL talent is in full swing as participants of both the East-West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl have had their week of preparation and game performance “put on tape.”

Although you can tell a lot about a man from personal interaction, the way he carries himself in practice and the proverbial “eye-test," the measurables that will be ascertained from stopwatches, wooden pegs and bench presses are still unknown and will go a long way in determining the first professional destination for these young men.

From early returns, here are five players I feel the Detroit Lions should avoid in the upcoming draft.