Jadeveon Clowney, who went No. 1 in the NFL draft, was a five-star recruit whom everyone coveted out of high school. Khalil Mack, who went No. 5 in the draft, had one FBS offer out of high school.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz hopes his staff has found the right combination of players with size and speed to tackle what he believes is the hardest position in football.

Drayton Florence drew interest from the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos, but he wound up with another team in need of secondary help.