2017 NFL Draft Grades: Lions get a B- for selecting Jarrad Davis No. 21

Davis is an athletic linebacker with some durability concerns

By Sean Wagner-McGough

Apr 27, 2017 at 10:38 pm ET • 1 min read

With the 21st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Lions select linebacker Jarrad Davis out of Florida.

Draft Tracker: Round 1

21. Detroit Lions

Pete Prisco's Grade: B-

"This fills a need, and he will add speed to a unit that needs it."

Instant analysis

By picking Jarrad Davis, the Lions just got faster on defense. In his last two seasons at Florida, Davis totaled 79 solo tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, and 5.5 sacks. Despite his speed, questions remain. He's undersized at 6-foot-1 and 238 pounds, and he's had his fair share of injury issues. Essentially, his durability is a huge question mark.

Fantasy impact

"The Lions needed a linebacker badly, and Davis could be an impact player right away. The Lions DST was only No. 24 in standard leagues last year, and Davis could help them improve this season. The Lions DST isn't worth drafting in most formats, but they could be a waiver-wire addition during the year." -- Jamey Eisenberg.