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Kiper evidently feels that Tate will not be enough and that the Lions could still draft the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Evans, who finished his senior season at Texas A&M with 1,394 yards, 69 receptions and 12 touchdowns.
It appears Watkins has taken a liking to the possibility of being paired with the Lions Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson.
If Sam was a first round talent, somehow swapped games and body with Jadeveon Clowney, I believe this would be a non-issue. Talent almost always trumps other factors in the NFL.
During the recent NFL owners meetings, commissioner Roger Goodell all but said the 2014 draft would be held in May.
The NFL Draft will very likely move to May, according to league sources, but to this point there has been no vote.
Here are 10 things to know about the draft after the first two days. The final four rounds are Saturday.
The Detroit Lions have taken cornerback Darius Slay in the second round of the NFL Draft Friday.
Rick Spielman stepped to the podium with a big smile on his face, elated that his Minnesota Vikings were able to land Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.
More than 2½ tons of linemen, five trades, one quarterback and no Manti Te'o.
The Detroit Lions drafted defensive end Ziggy Ansah with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
With all 3 Tackles off the board before the Lions pick at 5, they won't want to reach, so they do what makes sense and that is TRADE!
It is time for the NFL draft and if you are like me your eyes are bleeding from reading all the info and the mock drafts.
1. Don't take an offensive player in the first round - The Lions have taken 14 offensive players, and just four defensive players, in the first round of the NFL Draft since 1999.
With the Tigers being postponed Tuesday night, many of you probably watched ESPN's 30 for 30 Elway to Marino.
It seems that everyone and their brother has a mock draft now.
Because they do the on-location television coverage for the draft, the analysts who work for ESPN and NFL Network will know in advance who's being taken in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Martin Mayhew wasn't giving away any hints.
If you have a hankering to see some old friends announce their teams' picks in the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft, you're in luck.
So longtime left tackle Jeff Backus has retired.
If you like the draft, but don't have time to spare -- don't click on the link.
The internet is thick with NFL Mock Drafts at the moment, and anyone with a passing interest might notice that 2013 is weak sauce.
Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is putting millions of dollars on hold to chase a Big Ten championship.
Denard Robinson's position is a secret for the final game of his college career.
After an embarrassing loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday and closing week 15 with a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, which would be better long-term for the Detroit Lions: play to win or lose and improve the draft pick? How important is team morale?
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is hosting public policing and educational events with virtual reality simulators, Narcan demonstrations and more, in an effort to gain trust with the community.
Police in Detroit are investigating after a shooting on a freeway in Detroit that left a vehicle with multiple bullet holes Friday night.
A new state task force will look to address the high rates of violence against Indigenous people in Michigan.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is hosting public policing and educational events with virtual reality simulators, Narcan demonstrations and more, in an effort to gain trust with the community.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller says Monday is looking to be wet, with snow possible in some parts of Michigan.
Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield is helping people in need with baskets filled with a full Thanksgiving meal.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hosting public policing and educational events with virtual reality simulators, Narcan demonstrations and more, in an effort to gain trust with the community.
Meteorologists say a mix of snow and rain may be seen in portions of the northeast on Thursday.
Jagger is ready to meet the public. The 3-year-old sloth bear now has access to her outdoor habitat at the Detroit Zoo, less than two weeks after her arrival from the Idaho Falls Zoo.