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Defensive line should be Lions' Day 2 target with Jarran Reed an option

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions handled one of the franchise’s many needs Thursday night by selecting Ohio State offensive tackle Taylor Decker.

The pick should provide protection for Matthew Stafford and a sturdy, strong, tough player for Ameer Abdullah and Stevan Ridley to run behind.

But the Lions have other spots they need to fill during the rest of the draft. So where do the Lions go from here now that tackle has been addressed? Here are their top needs:

1. Defensive end: Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said on WJR radio on Thursday night that defensive end was the biggest need for him.