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Detroit Lions: Jarrad Davis selected as sleeper breakout candidate

Jarrad Davis, Detroit Lions (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Will Jarrad Davis finally live up to his first-round potential for the Detroit Lions?

Of all the Detroit Lions‘ first-round draft selections made under the watchful eye of general manager Bob Quinn, linebacker Jarrad Davis is likely rated as the biggest bust so far. Those other names being left tackle Taylor Decker, center Frank Ragnow, tight end T.J. Hockenson. and cornerback Jeff Okudah.

Davis was the 21st overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. And entering the final year of his rookie contract, the Lions elected not to pick up the fifth-year option on Davis for 2021.