Lions selected ex-Georgia Bulldog Dominic Lovett in NFL draft

Selection: Seventh round (No. 244 overall), Detroit Lions

Position: Wide receiver

Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 185 pounds

Class: Senior

Hometown: Belleville, Illinois

Notable: Began his career at Missouri. ... Caught 113 passes for 1,220 yards and 10 touchdowns during his two seasons in Athens. ... Appeared in 53 games during his college career, making 26 starts.

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