NFL Draft 2011: 10 Players Who Could Turn the Lions into NFC North Contenders

April 23, 2011   ·   Sean Merriman   ·   Jump to comments

When it comes to being a Detroit Lions fan, one thing is for sure: It's not easy...
The Lions have been in the dumpster of the NFC North for well over a decade. Green Bay, Minnesota and Chicago have all been on top of the division with Detroit looking up. But, with a 4-0 finish to close out the 2010 season, there could be light at the end of the tunnel for Detroit.
The Lions finished with a 6-10 record last season and will have the No. 13 pick in this year's draft. Jim Schwartz's team needs to fill three major positions in the draft—linebacker, cornerback and offensive tackle. But will there be players available at those positions for the Lions with that pick?
Let's break this down and take a look at 10 players in this year's NFL Draft who could potentially turn the Lions into NFC North contenders.
Let's get this started, right here, right now.
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