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Meet Lions first-round pick Frank Ragnow

The Lions selected Arkansas center Frank Ragnow with the No. 20 pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
The Lions selected Arkansas center Frank Ragnow with the No. 20 pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Samantha Baker, AP
The addition of Frank Ragnow completes general manager Bob Quinn’s three-year overall of the Lions' offensive line.
The addition of Frank Ragnow completes general manager Bob Quinn’s three-year overall of the Lions' offensive line.
Michael Woods, AP
Arkansas center Frank Ragnow missed the second half of last season with an ankle injury.
Arkansas center Frank Ragnow missed the second half of last season with an ankle injury.
Michael Woods, AP
Arkansas center Frank Ragnow was named to the 2017 second team AP Preseason All-America Team.
Arkansas center Frank Ragnow was named to the 2017 second team AP Preseason All-America Team.
Samantha Baker, AP
Frank Ragnow is expected to replace center Travis Swanson, who signed with the New York Jets this offseason.
Frank Ragnow is expected to replace center Travis Swanson, who signed with the New York Jets this offseason.
Samantha Baker, AP
Frank Ragnow earned first-team All-SEC honors and was named a third-team All-American in 2017.
Frank Ragnow earned first-team All-SEC honors and was named a third-team All-American in 2017.
Michael Woods, AP
Lions draft pick Frank Ragnow was born in Victoria, Minnesota, and played football at Chanhassen High School.
Lions draft pick Frank Ragnow was born in Victoria, Minnesota, and played football at Chanhassen High School.
Michael Woods, AP
Frank Ragnow is a 6-foot-5, 312-pound center who played in nine of Arkansas' 12 games as a freshman.
Frank Ragnow is a 6-foot-5, 312-pound center who played in nine of Arkansas' 12 games as a freshman.
Michael Woods, AP
Frank Ragnow had the best workout results for centers at the NFL Combine in the bench press (27 reps), 40 time (5.01) vertical jump (33.5 inches) and standing broad jump (9 feet, 7 inches).
Frank Ragnow had the best workout results for centers at the NFL Combine in the bench press (27 reps), 40 time (5.01) vertical jump (33.5 inches) and standing broad jump (9 feet, 7 inches).
Michael Woods, AP
Frank Ragnow didn't allow a sack in 2,246 snaps during his Arkansas career.
Frank Ragnow didn't allow a sack in 2,246 snaps during his Arkansas career.
Butch Dill, AP
Frank Ragnow graduated with a degree in recreation and sport management in December 2017.
Frank Ragnow graduated with a degree in recreation and sport management in December 2017.
Samantha Baker, AP
Frank Ragnow missed only 43 offensive snaps prior to his season-ending injury in the seventh game of 2017.
Frank Ragnow missed only 43 offensive snaps prior to his season-ending injury in the seventh game of 2017.
Michael Woods, AP