ESPN Mock: Lions Land Tackle, Edge Rusher

0:00On April 2nd Detroit Lions beefed up their interior offensive line this off-season with centers like Cade Maze, Juice Grugs, and Seth McLaughlin. But you can never have too many solid backups, right? Enter Sam Hecht from Kansas State, a mid-round prospect whose turning heads as a low-risk pick. He's projected for rounds 3-5, sitting at number 6 among centers on Melkhypers Bigboard. At 23 years old, come the start of next season. He's a notch older than some rookies, but that maturity could pay off quick. Hecht's medical report is spotless, with a concern level of just 1 out of 10. He played all 12 games in 2025, all 13 in 2024 and 2023, and 4 in 2022, no major. Injuries on record. Scouts loved him at the Senior Bowl, where he stood out as the top center, boosting his draft buzz big time. For a team like the Lions needing depth without drama, he fits the bill perfectly. Keep an eye on him, as the draft nears, he could slide right into that backup role and

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