First-round pick Laken Tomlinson lands in Lions' den

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But if there was one moment that captured the magic of Day 1 of the draft, it was the speech from Duke's Laken Tomlinson. Tomlinson was the 28th overall selection by the Detroit Lions, becoming the first Duke player taken in the first round since 1987.

There is plenty to like about offensive guard Laken Tomlinson, particularly on running plays. He's hard to miss. He's the big, strong dude who's usually blowing up defensive linemen. As guards go, the 6-foot-3, 323-pound first-team All-American from

What went into the Detroit Lions' decision to pick Duke offensive guard Laken Tomlinson with the 28th overall pick? Both general manager Martin Mayhew and head coach Jim Caldwell discussed the pick on Thursday night:

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