They took Auburn's Nick Fairley with the 13th pick. He could pair with Su to give Detroit one of the most explosive front fours in the league, as shocking as that is to say about Detroit.
Their second round pick was Titus Young, WR from Boise State. He's fast and will be a good slot receiver to line up with Calvin Johnson getting so much attention.
They took Mikel Leshoure, RB from Illinois, in the third round. Leshoure is a big, physical back, which is not something that they have. Jahved Best is a small, speedy guy. They need a guy who can pound for first downs on 3rd-and-1, or 4th-and-1, and someone who can move the chains during those times they have leads and are trying to run out the clock. Detroit lost a few of those games early in the season, just because they couldn't move the chains late.
OLB Douglas Hogue from Syracuse was their next pick. Analysts say he's got pretty good speed and coverage. Not a bad pick in the 5th round.
Johnny Culbreath, OT from South Carolina State, was their 7th round pick. He's a project, but he has a frame that can add some bulk and muscle and some raw tools to work with.
The analysts give Detroit a high draft grade, particularly on their top 3 picks. Fairley was a steal to fall to them at 13. He wasn't a need since they already have Suh, but you can't pass him up. That tandem could be monstrous together.
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