Lions trade up with Patriots to take Da'Shawn Hand

The Detroit Lions have selected defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand out of Alabama with the 114th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

The Lions sent their 2019 third-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for the pick that landed Hand.

Da'Shawn Hand Bio

Position: DL
School: Alabama
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 297 lbs

What the analysts are saying

• "Pardon the pun but Hand may "fit like a glove" in the NFL as he possesses the bulky frame and power to slide inside to defensive tackle, as well as the straight-line speed and balance to handle attacking off the edge, offering creative defensive coordinators quite a bit of versatility." - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
• "While he possesses NFL size and ability, he hasn't always played with the fire or urgency we have come to expect from Alabama defenders. Hand is a versatile defender who could be targeted as a base end who reduces inside on passing downs." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
• "Hand’s size and skill set will allow him to fit any scheme at the next level, but he’ll be at his best if asked to play the 5-technique in a 3-4 defense." - Luke Easterling, DraftWire

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