Mock draft watch: New names for the Lions in Draft Wire's latest 3-round projections

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The latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft from Draft Wire throws an extra round into the mix, which extends through the third round.

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It also adds some names that are not normally offered to the Detroit Lions, such as choosing Brad Holmes.

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Detroit's first selection is one of the more common contemporary guesses.

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linois CB Devon Witherspoon got the nod from Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling. It's a fit that matters a lot,

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The Lions may be a trade-back candidate here, but if they stick around and choose to, Witherspoon represents the best marriage of necessity and value in this scenario.

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At the age of 18, the first new name appears. Texas RB Bijon Robinson is the consensus top running back in a deep draft class.

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Sometimes, you just have to throw the needs out the window and draft the best available player on the board.

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Wisconsin DT Keanu Benton, coming off a very impressive Senior Bowl week, earns the pick at No. 48 overall.

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With the Vikings' pick at No. 55, Alabama safety Jordan Battle headed to Detroit.

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