Tomlinson, who was widely projected to go sometime in the second round, fills a major need on the Lions’ offensive line. The team hopes that he can provide consistent protection for quarterback Matt Stafford against rushing defensive players. The Lions also hope that Tomlinson will open up lanes for running backs to maneuver through for valuable yardage. The Lions ranked 28th in rushing last season.
Meet Laken Tomlinson, Detroit Lions’ 2015 first-round draft choice
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