Now that the Detroit Lions have added projected starters in Trey Flowers, Danny Amendola and Jesse James in the first wave of free agency, the need chart for the 2019 NFL Draft has changed a little. And with spring now (finally!) arriving, it’s time to refresh the mock draft projections for every Lions pick.

As always, these are projections and not gospel. The picks here represent what I believe the Lions might do with each pick and do not necessarily reflect the decisions I would make in the given situations.

First round: Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi State

An outstanding workout season has sent Sweat flying up mock drafts. His Bulldogs resume is impressive in its own right, and that makes the power-to-speed (serious speed) EDGE so appealing for the Lions at No. 8. He and Trey Flowers flanking Da’Shawn Hand and Damon Harrison makes for a very appealing pass rush package that can also smother the run.

Second round: Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina

A dynamic, versatile wideout with great hands and an uncanny ability to get open vs. man coverage, Samuel might be the best WR fit for the Lions in the entire draft. There’s a chance he would make it to the third round but if Bob Quinn wants him, that’s a chance the Lions cannot take.

Third round: Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M

Sternberger is a vertical, seam-stretching tight end with excellent ball tracking and YAC ability for his position. While blocking is not his forte, it’s at least acceptable.

Fourth round: Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn

Because the Lions have effectively sat out the (largely awful) veteran free agent QB market, and because Connor Cook needs competition for being Matthew Stafford’s backup. I find very little about Stidham draft-worthy, but he does have his advocates within NFL circles.

Fifth round: Lamont Gaillard, OL, Georgia

Gaillard plays center like an old-school heavyweight boxer, throwing hard punches and long-arm jabbing to keep attackers at distance but not always with the best shoulder/foot symmetry. He can also play guard and brings the boxer’s mentality of fighting to the last echo of the bell on every snap.

Sixth round: Jimmy Moreland, CB, James Madison

Moreland lacks size but was a ridiculously accomplished playmaker for the FCS Dukes. He picked off 18 passes, returning 6 of them for TDs. He does not lack the confidence needed to handle the big jump to the NFL.

Sixth round: Montre Hartage, CB, Northwestern

In keeping with the playmaking theme in the secondary, Hartage is another CB who is dangerous with the ball in the air (5 INTs, 20 PDs in 2017-18). He can play man on the outside or zone from the slot.

Seventh round: Malik Carney, LB, North Carolina

Carney’s UNC tape reminds me some of current Lion LB Christian Jones, an uncreative but still effective rush LB who offers some ability as an off-ball LB too. Kyle Van Noy was also that guy, so it’s definitely someone Matt Patricia would consider in these late rounds.

Seventh round: Jamal Custis, WR, Syracuse

The Lions met extensively with the long-levered Custis at Syracuse’s pro day. He would fill the massive hole at depth on the outside.