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Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn: Jarrad Davis will play middle linebacker

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The Detroit Lions won't waste any time handing the keys of their defense to rookie first-round pick Jarrad Davis.

Lions general manager Bob Quinn said in a video posted on the team's website that Davis will play middle linebacker for the team this fall.

"We'll play him at middle linebacker we hope for many years with him calling our defense," Quinn said.

When: April 27-29

On Thursday, after the Lions made Davis the 21st pick of the draft, Quinn said he wasn't sure where Davis would play as a rookie.