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Detroit Lions 2019 draft prospect: Tight end Irv Smith Jr.

Prospect: Irv Smith Jr.
Position/School: Tight End / Alabama
Height/Weight: 6-4, 241
2018 stats: 15 games, 44 receptions, 710 yards, 7 touchdowns
Draft Projection: 1st-3rd round

Analysis: The 2019 draft is just over a month away, and the Detroit Lions have certainly opened up their selection options thanks to a productive free agency period. Included in their signings, they addressed a significant need in the tight end room with the addition of former Pittsburgh Steeler Jesse James.