The Detroit Lions need to help solidify their secondary. And to do so they need to find an adequate starter at cornerback to play alongside two-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay. Back in 2017, Detroit thought they had found such a player in second round selection Teez Tabor. But so far, he’s been a bust.
Drafting a rookie to come in and start for your team is always a tricky business. First-year cornerbacks are notorious for needing extra time to develop and to adjust to the speed of the NFL game.
For example, let’s take a look at the 2018 draft class.