2016 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks everywhere!

player. 50. <p>The Detroit Lions need help at a lot of spots, notably cornerback offensive tackle, inside linebacker and defensive end. Perhaps their most pressing need is secondary, but the Lions could be looking for protection and focusing on the offense.</p> <p>After all, if they need to show an investment into their offense to keep superstar wide receiver Calvin Johnson from retiring what better way to do so than thinking offensively with their first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.</p> <p>The first key would be to protect the man who gets Johnson the football, quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Lions have Riley Reiff, but he is more is built to be a right tackle or a guard. They could select a left tackle to take over that role and move Reiff to his natural position and build a solid anchor on the line.</p> <p>Enter the local Michigan State product Jack Conklin, a hometown product who decided to forgo his season season and can be the solution at 6’6″ and 318 pounds. Conklin was an integral cog in the Michigan State team that won the Big 10 and played in the College Football Playoffs.</p> <p>Conklin has powerful upper body strength. He is strong enough to be dominant in the run game and smart enough to pick up extra defenders.</p>. OT. Michigan State. Jack Conklin. 16