The Lions decided to fortify their offensive line further by selecting Kentucky guard Logan Stenberg with the 121st overall pick.
Stenberg is a three-year starter who lined up exclusively at left guard while playing a run-heavy offense at Kentucky. He hasn’t allowed a single sack in the last two seasons and helped paved the way for 278.8 rushing yards per game, which was fourth-best in college football.
Stenberg is a true blue-collar player and wears his attitude on his sleeve. He plays with a mean streak and isn’t afraid to make his presence known by laying defenders out with a smile on his face. Because of his mauler attitude, he gets in the minds of the defenders and plays a strong mental game. He has sharp football intelligence coupled with his strength, makes him a sheer force on the offensive line.
Even though his physicality can be beneficial, he has also hurt him with tallying 14 penalties, which was second-most among interior defenders in the FBS. He needs some technique work, especially when it comes to his pad level, where he tends to get up in pass blocking sets. He can be late with his hands, where he is left scrambling and allowing defenders to get past him.
With the additions of D’Andre Swift and Jonah Jackson, you have to believe the Lions are not messing around in establishing a formidable running game. Stenberg was a team captain and participated at the Senior Bowl, checking off some of the boxes the Lions look for.
The Lions are getting a mauler in the trenches, and if he can refine his technique and solve his discipline problems, the Lions could have another version of Larry Warford.
