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The definitely would seem to be in the market for a running back, and Georgia's -- considered the best running back in this draft cla s -- is visiting with the on Monday. Gurley is rehabbing from ACL surgery; he suffered the injury in late November, but still is seen as a first-round pick. Gurley (6-foot Shakir Mukhamadullin Jersey -0 5/8, 222 pounds) is both physical and fast, and he also is an effective receiver. The own the 23rd overall pick. Gurley told detroitlions.com "I haven't started running yet," he said. "... I'm building strength and definitely feeling a lot stronger." The , and detroitlions.com wrote that "the team would like to pair someone with workhorse and continue to use as a pa s-catching weapon." Bell is a journeyman who is not a breakaway threat; a suming he returns to full health, Gurley is a breakaway threat and has the potential to be a -type back. on NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah's list of the top 50 players available in the draft. All six -- Jeremiah, Brian Baldinger, Bucky Brooks, Charley Ca serly, Charles Davis and Lance Zierlein -- have Gurley going in the first round; Brooks, Davis and Zierlein have Gurley being available when Detroit picks 23rd. The also would seem to need a defensive tackle after losing both and via free agency, and one that should interest them likely will be available at No. 23. Four analysts have the taking a defensive tackle, while two have them choosing an offensive tackle. Mike Huguenin can be reached at mike.huguenin@nfl.com. You also can follow him on Twitter . Jake Walman Jersey |
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