The Detroit Lions could have their man with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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According to the latest from Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Lions have a few options with their top draft pick. While they can obviously trade down in the draft to select someone else or acquire more picks, they could also target Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown:

“I do believe there are a couple players the Lions like right here. That said, they’d love to get them at No. 5 or 6, after a trade down. On paper, Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah fills a need and fits the Nuevo Patriot-style of defense their building, in investing from back-to-front. But of late, I’ve heard rumblings that the coaching staff has taken a real liking to Auburn DT Derrick Brown. I’m sticking with Okudah here, for now. But I think Brown is very much a possibility.”

The 6-foot-5, 318-pound Brown was a consensus All-American last season. Not only that, but he was the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. He posted 55 total tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles during his final season with the Tigers, making him an intriguing choice for the Lions.

It appears clear Detroit is targeting the interior defensive line with their first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The defensive unit was an all-around mess last season, ranking 21st in rushing yards allowed and dead-last in passing yards allowed.

Whether the Lions target Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah with their first-round pick or a defensive tackle like Brown, one thing is for certain — they need help on defense.