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Detroit Lions NFL draft prospects: Which defender to take in Round 1

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett highlights 15 NFL draft prospects who may interest the Detroit Lions in the first two rounds of April's draft.

First round

OLB Josh Allen, Kentucky

Allen seems like a good bet to go in the top five after a 17-sack season, but if he slides to eight he’ll be tough to pass on. He’s more outside linebacker than defensive end, but would give a big boost to the Lions pass rush.