Trying to figure out who the Detroit Lions will select through a NFL mock draft is always ambitious. However, putting together a seven round mock draft takes ambition to an entirely different level. NFL.com writer Chad Reuter took on the challenge of a

which was recently published. It is safe to assume Reuter does not expect every pick to be correct, but deserves props for his efforts. Here are his predictions for the Detroit Lions, with explanations of a few picks:

First-round

23. Detroit Lions: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC. Kyle Vanden Bosch will turn 34 during the 2012 season, so the team will look ahead with Perry, hoping he'll chase down NFC North rival quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler and Christian Ponder.

Second-round

54. Lions: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State. Off-field issues could dash his first-round dreams, but his size gives him a chance to succeed.

Third-round

85. Lions: Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina. An excellent week at the East-West Shrine Game likely pushed him up the boards of CB-needy teams like Detroit.

Fourth-round

117. Lions: Chris Rainey, RB/WR, Florida. The Lions are always looking for draft bargains. Rainey could contribute at RB, WR and in special teams.

Fifth-round

158. Lions: Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State

Seventh-round

219. Lions: Johnny Thomas, S, Oklahoma State 230. Lions: B.J. Cunningham, WR, Michigan State If these were the players Detroit selected this week, would you consider it a successful draft?