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How have the Lions’ rookies fared through 3 weeks of the preseason?" Detroit Lions Training CampDetroit Lions AnalysisRookie check-in: Tracking the progress of the Detroit Lions’ 9 2019 draft picksNew Womens Sam Martin Jersey ,57commentsHow have the Lions’ rookies fared through 3 weeks of the preseason? EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Rookie check-in: Tracking the progress of the Detroit Lions’ 9 2019 draft picksTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesThe Detroit Lions 2019 draft class has some high expectations to live up to. Last year, the Lions’ rookie class was nothing short of great. The team got solid contributions from the top four picks, and two others could make big strides this year.General manager Bob Quinn bought some good will with that draft class, but will he be able to do it in back-to-back years? After one week of the preseason, we’re far from knowing the answer to that, but let’s take a look at the progress of the Lions’ nine draft picks. Round 1. TE T.J. HockensonPreseason Game 1 stats: 6 snaps played, 0 targetsHockenson didn’t play much against the New England Patriots and Tom Savage never looked his way once. Hockenson did get a few snaps as a blocker, and he flashed a little in that area:Though his preseason game was underwhelmingly short, his performance in training camp has been nothing short of stellar. His ability to catch balls in tight coverage have displayed his strong hands and extreme focus when targeted. Round 2. LB Jahlani TavaiPreseason stats: 4 snaps, 0 stats recordedTavai barely saw the field against the Patriots, but according to color commentator Chris Spielman, on one play he had bad pad level, on the next he had good pad level. So there you go.Overall, Tavai is still a relative unknown. He’s made some plays in training camp—including at least a couple interceptions—but he’s also shown some of the inconsistencies you’d expect from a rookie: misreads, coverage issues, things of that nature (Get well soon, Caldwell). So far, Tavai’s play has exceeded the expectations of a skeptical fanbase, but it’s too early to make any sweeping judgements. Round 3. S Will HarrisPreseason stats: 57 snaps http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-teez-tabor-jersey , 4 tacklesHarris has had a rough camp, struggling in man coverage in particular. In zone, he also looks a step late. The more I see of him, the more it looks like Detroit shouldn’t have any immediate plans for him in the lineup. Lucky for them, they have the safety depth to accommodate that.Obviously, the Lions felt he could use the in-game reps, as only three other Lions played more last Thursday against the Patriots. Though Harris finished with four tackles, he didn’t stand out much in the preseason opener. Round 4. EDGE Austin BryantPreseason stats: Did not playBryant suffered an injury in the first week of training camp and has not returned since. A couple weeks ago, head coach Matt Patricia called his situation “day-to-day,” but Bryant looks like he’s at least a couple weeks away from returning. There’s a good chance we don’t see him at all this preseason. Round 5. CB Amani OruwariyePreseason stats: 57 snaps, 6 tackles, 2 passes defended Oruwariye’s preseason performance was a perfect example of what we’ve seen from him in camp: flashes of great coverage and ball-hawking abilities, but with a ton of poor coverage mixed in between. Oruwariye gave up one touchdown on Thursday, and while he was in decent position to make a play, he made the poor mistake of turning the wrong way:The key to playing cornerback is consistency, and it’s no surprise Oruwariye doesn’t have that yet. Injuries have given Oruwariye the opportunity to get some first-team reps in training camp, which is invaluable experience for the rookie.Round 6. WR Travis FulghamPreseason stats: 24 snaps, 1 target, 0 receptionsIt’s been a fairly quiet camp for the Old Dominion product. As the Lions continue their search for receiver depth in the wake of Jermaine Kearse’s season-ending injury Womens Taylor Decker Jersey , Fulgham has a great shot at making the final roster. And with some veteran players taking days off, he’s even gotten a crack at some first-team reps.Fulgham has shown that he’s great at the point of catch and can outjump some of the smaller corners in practice. However, he’s still a raw route runner, and that has really slowed his production at camp.Round 6. RB Ty JohnsonPreseason stats: 13 snaps, 3 rushes, 22 yardsIf there was a Player of the Game to be chosen on Thursday night for Detroit, it was Ty Johnson. The speedy running back had two 10+ yard runs against the Patriots, though one was called back due to an iffy holding call. Johnson’s quickness is easy to spot on the practice field, and his vision seems good. After Detroit released Theo Riddick, Johnson’s path to the 53-man roster looks like a near-certainty. It’s unclear what kind of role he would have in this offense, though, and it doesn’t look like he’s getting serious consideration as the team’s starting kick returner. At the very least, he’ll be an exciting guy to watch for the rest of the preseason. Round 7. TE Isaac NautaPreseason stats: 14 snaps, 0 catches, 1 dropMuch like Ty Johnson, Nauta has a much clearer path to make the team after the Lions cut Michael Roberts. There’s no guarantee the former Georgia Bulldog makes it, though. He’s made a handful of plays in camp, including a phenomenal catch during the scrimmage at Ford Field, but like many rookies Taylor Decker Jersey White , Nauta has been plagued by inconsistency.He had a bad drop over the weekend—and another in the preseason game—and his blocking has, quite literally, been hit or miss. The promise is there, though, and he certainly seems like he’s currently headed for a roster spot.Round 7. DT P.J. JohnsonPreseason stats: 36 snaps, 2 tackles, 1 QB hitAs a nose tackle, it’s hard to get noticed in any way. Often, your job is to simply occupy blockers. You don’t rack up a ton of sacks. You don’t get tally a ton of tackles for loss. You just maintain the middle gaps and try to free up space for the other defenders.How has Johnson done at accomplishing that goal thus far? Not bad, by any measure. But given all of the injuries on the Lions’ defensive front, you’d hope Johnson would be getting more first-team reps by now. Instead, the Lions are relying on guys like 2018 UDFA John Atkins or even 2019 UDFAs Fred Jones and Kevin Strong. Don’t expect the Lions to trade up in the first round."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsBreaking NewsIntroducing the 2019 Detroit Lions Draft Class! 脳Detroit Lions NewsNFL DraftBob Quinn: Detroit Lions not planning to trade up in 1st roundNew,51commentsDon’t expect the Lions to trade up in the first round.EDTShareTweetShareShareBob Quinn: Detroit Lions not planning to trade up in 1st roundTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsDetroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn didn’t pull any punches during his pre-draft press conference on Thursday. As he has remained all offseason, he was blunt and at least appeared to surprisingly honest. The topic of trades quickly came up, and Quinn quickly shot down any theories of the Lions trading up from the eighth overall pick.“I don’t think I’m going to be in the business of moving up in this year’s draft, but there are players that are worthy of that,” Quinn said. The reasoning has little to do with the talent available at the top of the draft, but simply the cost of moving up.“There are a couple players right at the top that you’d obviously would love to have, I just don’t think I have enough ammunition to get up there Quandre Diggs Jersey White ,” Quinn said. Players like Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams and Josh Allen would be great gets for the Lions in this year’s draft, but none are expected to be around when the Lions are on the clock. If Quinn is being honest, you can go ahead and cross those names off your wishlist. And without even being prompted, Quinn turned the topic to a favorite of his this offseason: trading down.“I think, like I’ve said previously, I’d rather move back a couple spots, if anything,” Quinn said.This is now the second time Quinn has publicly mentioned a desire to move down in this year’s draft. Previously, the Lions general manager told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport he’d love to trade down in the first round.“I think that’s just good for business,” Quinn said. “The more you get, the more you’re going to hit on, so if we can acquire more picks, that would be something I’d look forward to.”So why is Quinn being so forthcoming and honest about his draft desires? Is he purposely putting out smokescreens to throw off other teams? Does putting his ideal scenario out into the media help bring in offers from other teams? Quinn says there’s no ulterior motive. “Just telling you how I feel. Trying to be honest.”We’ll see, Bob.