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Lions notes: A Pro Bowl comp for Martin's potential; Gardner-Johnson's role clarified

Allen Park — Everyone likes a good comp when trying to get a grasp on a rookie's potential, particularly when it comes to a small-school talent you might not have heard much about prior to the draft.

On Thursday, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn offered a vision for who defensive tackle Brodric Martin could look like if the third-round pick develops as the team expects.

"It’s our job as coaches to make sure we coach them, so they can understand exactly what we’re expecting from those guys," Glenn said. "It’s hard to find guys with that size.