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Two Western Michigan players get drafted in final round

David Goricki , detnews.com

Western Michigan receiver Jordan White and teammate John Potter were among the final players picked in the NFL Draft Saturday night.

Eric Lacy , detnews.com

Here's a look at the Lions' draft picks and reviews from pro football experts across the country.

Eric Lacy , detnews.com

Detroit native Chris Greenwood is a long shot to make the Lions roster, but he does have history on his side. The last three Division III players to get drafted by NFL franchises earned pro jobs and remain in the league, including Colts receiver Pierre …

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

Ronnell Lewis, the Lions' fourth-round pick Saturday, admits he wasn't much of a student during his time at Oklahoma. He was academically ineligible to compete in the Insight Bowl last season.

ESPN.com

As I've already indicated on Twitter, I won't fill up your timelines or this blog with news of every undrafted rookie who signs with an NFC North team. Roster limits have been expanded to 90, which means we could be talking about 100 or so players signi…

Associated Press, detnews.com

Looking to see how your favorite NFL team fared this weekend? Here's a team-by-team look at the NFL draft.

Angelique S. Chengelis , detnews.com

It was a lean draft for the Michigan Wolverines, who had one player — Mike Martin — taken in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday and then went deep into the later rounds before another was selected.

Eric Lacy , detnews.com

Broyles, a receiver from Oklahoma, will definitely have his health scrutinized while he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee that cut his productive college career short four games. But, he's ready for the challenge.

Eric Lacy , detnews.com

The Lions selected Oklahoma linebacker Ronnell Lewis with their fourth-round pick (No. 125 overall) on Saturday afternoon in the NFL draft.

Matt Charboneau , detnews.com

When Michigan State's Jerel Worthy heard his name called Friday night, all the frustration melted away.

Matt Loede, lionsgab.com

Oklahoma standout receiver Ryan Broyles, who wrecked his left knee in November after setting some NCAA career records, was drafted Friday night by the Lions. “We have the luxury of being able to rehab this guy very carefully and let him get healthy,” …

John Niyo, detnews.com

Once upon a time, you could blame Matt Millen. Now, though, there's nothing to do but shout at a wall. The Lions' brain trust calls it discipline. You call it disappointment. They say best player available. You say "Who?"