Lions Pick Appalachian State Punter Sam Martin
The Detroit Lions used their second pick of the final day of the NFL draft to select Appalachian State's Sam Martin.
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The Detroit Lions used their second pick of the final day of the NFL draft to select Appalachian State's Sam Martin.
The Georgia native, who'll wear No. 30 for the Lions, started his collegiate career at Itawamba (Miss.) Community College, became a starter halfway through his first season at Mississippi State and started all 13 games of his senior season.
The Detroit Lions have taken Larry Warford in the third round of the NFL draft.
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Lawrence Jackson have agreed to a one-year contract.
The Lions went defense. Does that mean there is much rejoicing?
Rick Spielman stepped to the podium with a big smile on his face, elated that his Minnesota Vikings were able to land Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.
More than 2½ tons of linemen, five trades, one quarterback and no Manti Te'o.
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Former Detroit Lions defensive end and "Fearsome Foursome" member Sam Williams has died at age 82.
The time has come; all the waiting, hoping, wondering if this years' Lions draft will make sense.
It is time for the NFL draft and if you are like me your eyes are bleeding from reading all the info and the mock drafts.
1. Don't take an offensive player in the first round - The Lions have taken 14 offensive players, and just four defensive players, in the first round of the NFL Draft since 1999.
Even famed golfer Tiger Woods cast a vote, announcing on Twitter that he cast his ballot for Sanders.
With the Tigers being postponed Tuesday night, many of you probably watched ESPN's 30 for 30 Elway to Marino.
It seems that everyone and their brother has a mock draft now.
