A breakdown of the 2016 Detroit Lions draft class and its progress after two weeks of training camp:
Taylor Decker, LT, first round: He was placed at left tackle at the start of organized team activities and hasn't relinquished the spot. Unless something drastic happens, he is on pace to be the team's opening-day starter protecting Matthew Stafford's blind side. He has shown flashes of improvement throughout training camp, but is still a ways away from where the Lions need him to be consistently.
A'Shawn Robinson, DT, second round: After starting off spring workouts as a potential breakout player, Robinson has looked more like a rookie now that he's been hitting and wearing pads. Defensive line coach Kris Kocurek told me Robinson is still in the “rookie phase,” where he is learning the nuance of pad level and importance of pace. Considering the Lions have their tackles attack like ends, it could take a little while.
Graham Glasgow, C, third round: Glasgow moved past Gabe Ikard into the No. 2 center job earlier in camp, but he's not close to challenging starter Travis Swanson yet. Based on how he has done so far, it might be a stretch for him to legitimately push Swanson for the starting job this season.
Miles Killebrew, SS, fourth round: Killebrew was a player who looked like he might push for a starting job next to Glover Quin during minicamp, but has shown he needs work now that training camp has started. He has speed and some good instincts, but he needs to figure out coverage skills before the Lions could trust him there. He doesn't appear to be in line to replace Rafael Bush this season. He'll be a special teams player.
Joe Dahl, OL, fifth round: He hasn't stood out too much positively or negatively, which is probably good for him. He was taken as a versatile lineman who can play guard or tackle and he's been at both spots this camp, primarily with the No. 2 and No. 3 units.
Antwione Williams, LB, fifth round: He's an intriguing case because he's gotten some work with the No. 1 defense in spots, but he's likely to be a depth special teams signing. The tools are there for him to be a starting linebacker at some point, but he'll be a consistent special teams player for Detroit this season.
Jake Rudock, QB, fifth round: He is clearly still picking up the NFL speed. He was drafted as a developmental project and that is where he is. The intelligence is clearly there and he has made some nice throws, but he is nowhere near ready to challenge Dan Orlovsky for the No. 2 quarterback job.
Anthony Zettel, DE, sixth round: Zettel has been mostly invisible during training camp, although he did put up a good practice against the Steelers on Tuesday, perhaps a sign he's starting to get it more. His versatility could help the Lions, but his main focus now is to just try to make the roster in a deep defensive line room.
Jimmy Landes, LS, sixth round: Landes was drafted to replace veteran Don Muhlbach as the long snapper but has not been as crisp as Muhlbach so far in camp. His snaps have some zip to them, but he does not have the consistency or accuracy Muhlbach has. If he finds it -- he'll be the guy. If not -- Muhlbach might hold on to his gig.
Dwayne Washington, RB, seventh round: He has the size and speed to potentially be a difference-maker in the league. The problem? So far he's been unable to hold on to the football. He's fumbled multiple times, dropped multiple passes and has not stood out other than a few straight-line runs. The Lions have been trying him out at kick returner as well, so he if shows some excellence there, it could be his way to a roster spot.
