4. Guard Jonah Jackson, third-round pick
Jackson earned a starting role a week into training camp and hasn't looked back. He's made two starts at left guard and two at right guard. He's been solid as both a run blocker and pass protector in four games. He's been credited with allowing two sacks and has two false-start penalties.
His ability to play both guard spots has been key for Detroit early on after starting left guard Joe Dahl was placed on IR with a groin injury and Halapoulivaati Vaitai was moved from right tackle to right guard. Jackson is big, tough, versatile and has fit right in upfront.
5. Guard Logan Stenberg, fourth-round pick
Stenberg has been active for only one game this season and hasn't played a snap. The Lions liked his toughness and grit coming out of Kentucky, but knew there was going to be some work needed to refine his pass-pro skills. Kentucky was a heavy-run offense, and that's where Stenberg made his mark. In the NFL, offensive linemen have to be able to do both. Stenberg is coming along, and he'll keep improving. There could be a time this year when he's called upon to play a role.
6. Wide receiver Quintez Cephus, fifth-round pick
Cephus filled in for the injured Kenny Golladay the first two weeks of the season and saw 10 targets Week 1 vs. Chicago. He caught three passes for 43 yards in that contest. He caught three passes again Week 2 in Green Bay for 54 yards. Golladay returned Week 3 vs. Arizona, and Cephus has seen his snap count fall significantly from 101 the first two weeks combined to just 16 combined the last two weeks. He hasn't been targeted in either of the last two games. Detroit needs to find a way to keep Cephus a little more involved in the offense.
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