The MACtion continues in the 2017 NFL Draft as Toledo’s Michael Roberts was selected in the fourth round with the 127th overall selection by the Detroit Lions.
Roberts becomes the second Rocket selected and the sixth MAC alum selected in this year’s NFL Draft — the second to the Lions, joining NIU's Kenny Golladay. Kareem Hunt, Roberts' teammate, was a third-round selection for the Kansas City Chiefs.
This is the first time the Rockets have had multiple prospects drafted since 2008 (John Greco and Jalen Parmele).
The Lions, Roberts’ new home, finished last season at 9-7 with a loss to Seattle in the Wildcard Round of the playoffs.