The 2022 NFL draft is just over three weeks away and two Georgia defenders are currently being projected to the Detroit Lions at a higher rate than any other players. As illustrated in our latest Mock Draft roundup, 12 of the 28 mock drafts we looked at projected the Lions to select edge defender Travon Walker with pick No. 2, and another eight had the Lions grabbing linebacker Nakobe Dean with the 32nd pick in the draft.
The Lions got an up-close look at both players last month when Lions’ linebacker coach Kelvin Sheppard ran the linebacker drills at Georgia’s pro day, an event that was also attended by front office executive and Lions’ legend Chris Spielman and local area scout Scott Sika.