Detroit Lions get F for picking Arkansas’ Frank Ragnow in NFL draft

Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez grades the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick: Arkansas center Frank Ragnow. Grade: F. Why: Terrible pick. This is way down the need list, after running back, defensive tackle and edge rusher. And Ohio State’s Billy Price, who went to the Cincinnati Bengals with the next pick, was widely considered a better center. Completely underwhelming and not good value at No. 20. Pro: The Lions do need a center with the departure of Travis Swanson and they’re hoping they can find the next Dominic Raiola, who was a second-round pick. Ragnow is a big guy at 6 feet 5 and 310 pounds, and showed good awareness in picking up defenses. Con: There was no need to draft an interior