Four late-round QBs Lions could target in draft

With Jared Goff at the helm, quarterback may not seem like an immediate, pressing need for the Detroit Lions.

However, Goff may not be the long-term solution for Detroit general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell. Goff has played in a Super Bowl, but has struggled since appearing on the game’s biggest stage.

This inconsistency begs the question: Should the Lions select a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft?

Certainly, there are other needs that the Lions have that seem more pressing. However, the Lions could choose to address other needs early and elect to take a quarterback later in the draft.

Here are four quarterbacks the Lions could select in the late rounds of the 2021 draft.

Kyle Trask, Florida

Projected draft range: Second-fourth round

Why Trask fits: Kyle Trask was all over draft boards during his time at Florida. He went nearly six seasons without starting a game at quarterback, going from his sophomore year of high school to his fourth year at Florida. After an injury to incumbent starter Felipe Franks, Trask burst onto the scene.

Trask entered the 2020 season as a likely first-round pick, but struggled with accuracy

RON JENKINS — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws against Oklahoma during the 2020Cotton Bowl game in Arlington, Texas.