The draft just kicked off with Jake and Chris Long (no relation) going 1-2 to the Dolphins and Rams, as expected. The Lions' pick is still a couple hours away, and I'm sticking with Jerod Mayo, the linebacker from Tennessee.

Mayo told me yesterday he "would hope" to be a Lion if he's still on the board at 15. He visited Detroit earlier this month and made an impression with his enthusiasm after already have left a mark on film with his play.

Different teams project Mayo at different linebacker spots, but the Lions would stick him in the middle and let him run their defense for the next decade. Theoretically, he'd pair with weak-side backer Ernie Sims to give the Lions one of the best linebacker duos in the NFL.

"I would love to play with Ernie Sims, fighting for tackles," Mayo said. "I love that kind of competition."