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Lions Mock Draft: Reloaded Defense with Woods, Dunker, Jones

The Detroit Lions new seven-round mock draft features Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods at seventeenth overall, bolstering their pass rush alongside Aidan Hutchinson. Experts like Matt Miller see Woods as a top prospect, while the draft also includes offensive line help and depth players to strengthen the teams defense.

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