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Meet Lions' Day 2 picks Kerryon Johnson and Tracy Walker

The Lions traded up eight spots in the second round to take Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson with the No. 43 pick in the NFL Draft on Friday.
The Lions traded up eight spots in the second round to take Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson with the No. 43 pick in the NFL Draft on Friday.
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Kerryon Johnson (6-foot, 213 pounds) led the Southeastern Conference with 1,391 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns in 12 games last season. He also rushed for at least 100 yards eight times.
Kerryon Johnson (6-foot, 213 pounds) led the Southeastern Conference with 1,391 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns in 12 games last season. He also rushed for at least 100 yards eight times.
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Kerryon Johnson was named the SEC's offensive player of the year and a second team All-American by five publications.
Kerryon Johnson was named the SEC's offensive player of the year and a second team All-American by five publications.
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According to Pro Football Focus, Kerryon Johnson had 826 yards after contact last season, which is the fifth-most among running backs in this year's draft, and broke 50 tackles on 285 carries.
According to Pro Football Focus, Kerryon Johnson had 826 yards after contact last season, which is the fifth-most among running backs in this year's draft, and broke 50 tackles on 285 carries.
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Kerryon Johnson ran a 4.54 40-yard dash at Auburn's pro day and his 40-inch vertical tied for second among running backs at the NFL Combine.
Kerryon Johnson ran a 4.54 40-yard dash at Auburn's pro day and his 40-inch vertical tied for second among running backs at the NFL Combine.
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After focusing on the run game the first two picks, the Lions turned their attention to defense and selected Louisiana-Lafayette safety Tracy Walker (11) in the third round with the No. 82 pick.
After focusing on the run game the first two picks, the Lions turned their attention to defense and selected Louisiana-Lafayette safety Tracy Walker (11) in the third round with the No. 82 pick.
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Tracy Walker (6-foot-1, 206 pounds) led Louisiana-Lafayette with 97 tackles as a senior and finished his career ranked third all-time in program history for tackles by a defensive back with 276.
Tracy Walker (6-foot-1, 206 pounds) led Louisiana-Lafayette with 97 tackles as a senior and finished his career ranked third all-time in program history for tackles by a defensive back with 276.
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Tracy Walker lead Louisiana-Lafayette in interceptions as a junior and senior, finishing with eight for his career.
Tracy Walker lead Louisiana-Lafayette in interceptions as a junior and senior, finishing with eight for his career.
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Tracy Walker played in all 50 games, with 42 starts, over his four-year career at Louisiana-Lafayette. He started all 12 games as a senior and earned third-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors.
Tracy Walker played in all 50 games, with 42 starts, over his four-year career at Louisiana-Lafayette. He started all 12 games as a senior and earned third-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors.
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Tracy Walker ran a 4.51 40-yard dash and had a 33-inch vertical jump at the NFL Combine. He also hails from Brunswick (Ga.) High, the same school that produced Lions cornerback Darius Slay.
Tracy Walker ran a 4.51 40-yard dash and had a 33-inch vertical jump at the NFL Combine. He also hails from Brunswick (Ga.) High, the same school that produced Lions cornerback Darius Slay.
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