Skoronski could start at guard this season, with an eye on perhaps moving to tackle if Taylor Decker, 29, ever ages his way out of town.”Īfter taking Skoronski at No. Instead, I gave them the best offensive lineman in the draft. The Lions will do plenty of homework on Carter between now and April 27, but I have them passing on the big defense tackle for now. He’s also the best fit for the Lions from a talent-meets-needs perspective. I had one scout tell me last week Carter is the best player and biggest enigma in this year’s draft. “That leaves the Lions with the Carter decision. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Birkett has the Lions passing on Carter and selecting offensive tackle, Peter Skoronski out of Northwestern. Advertisement - Dave Birkett Believes the Lions Will Pass on Carter The Lions' biggest need just so happens to be on the interior of their defensive line, and Carter seems like the perfect fit if he can convince Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell that he also fits with their culture. That, coupled with Carter's run-in with the law and his head-scratching Pro Day performance, where he came in nine pounds overweight and had trouble completing drills, has many believing he will slide in the draft. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers, who want to select a quarterback. But, as we know, the Bears traded the No. It was not too long ago that it seemed like the Chicago Bears would select Carter with the No. Why it Matters for Detroit Lions and Jalen Carter 6 will happen, but Brad Holmes, the Lions' general manager, may opt for a different option.
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