The way the Detroit Lions value rookie offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby after the first week of training camp hasn't changed since they drafted him on April 28.
Crosby was a high-value pick when they took him in the fifth round, and he's been a high-value prospect in training camp with a bright future.
As the players acquired by Bob Quinn through the draft and free agency in three years as general manager seem fitted in place to form the foundation of a solid offensive line, Crosby is in a good position to learn multiple positions and provide depth and support behind the starting five.
Crosby had 19 starts at right tackle and 17 at left tackle in his career at Oregon. Some NFL scouts projected that guard is his best position at the next level.
The Lions do not list Crosby with a specific position on the roster. He's listed as OL – offensive line – and he has practiced at guard and tackle in the Rocket Mortgage training camp. First-round pick Frank Ragnow also is listed as OL, but he has taken almost all of his snaps at left guard, where he is likely to start on opening day, barring an injury.
Crosby is comfortable with his unspecified position. Wherever he lines up, he has an opportunity to learn from the veterans.
"I've got to prove myself and try to get better," Crosby said. "Really, I just line up anywhere the coaches put me.
"Having the vets, and going full speed in camp, it's awesome. You can look at the older guys like Taylor Decker, and learn from them.
"You take each play and learn something. You learn from your mistakes."
Crosby is glad the Lions drafted him at a point when there was no indication they would target an offensive lineman.
"I think it's awesome that they took me," he said.
As Quinn said in his post-draft press conference, they were not looking for an offensive lineman when they took Crosby.
"He was well ahead of everybody else on the board at that time," Quinn said. "We had him graded a lot higher than where we probably took him. We thought the value was just too good to pass up."
View photos from Day 5 of 2018 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage.
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) takes the field for training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin (6) stretches before training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard (42) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Dwayne Washington (36) works on a blocking drill during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) works on a blocking drill during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) works on a blocking drill during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jace Billingsley (16) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Sean McGrath (85) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson (82) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson (82) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands off to running back Dwayne Washington (36) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) takes the handoff from quarterback Jake Rudock (14) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) runs a route during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) holds on to a catch during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) catches a pass during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) catches a pass during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Dwayne Washington (36) catches a pass during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) catches a pass during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) holds onto a catch during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a one-handed catch during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Chris Lacy (18) makes a catch during one-on-one drills in training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) works to get open against defensive back Quandre Diggs (28) during one-on-one drills in training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback DeShawn Shead (26) breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver TJ Jones (13) during one-on-one drills at training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) tries to get open against cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) during one-on-one drills in training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) blankets wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) catches a deep pass during one-on-one drills in training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) catches a deep pass during one-on-one drills in training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Charles Washington (45) breaks up a pass during one-on-one drills in training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Brandon Powell (1) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) fires a pass during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) lines up on defense during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (47) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson (82) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder Jr. (61) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Sylvester Williams (92) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Charles Washington (45) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center/guard Graham Glasgow (60) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Joe Dahl (66) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Fans watch practice at Detroit Lions training camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois (97) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs (28) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) gets the defense ready for a snap during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback DeShawn Shead (26) works on a special teams drill with wide receiver Chris Lacy (18) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Chris Lacy (18) works on a special teams drill during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Graham Glasgow (60) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Joe Dahl (66) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Fans watch practice at Detroit Lions training camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and the offensive huddle during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions fullback Nick Bellore (43) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel (69) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Tavon Wilson (32) breaks up a pass during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Ryan Santoso (2) during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Rick Wagner signs autographs for fans following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia signs autographs for visitors from Detroit PAL following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
A young fan gets her face painted before Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia high-fives fans following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia signs autographs for fans following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate signs autographs for fans following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker and head coach Matt Patricia sign autographs for fans following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker signs autographs for fans following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay takes a selfie with a fan following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, running back Theo Riddick (25) and cornerback Darius Slay sign autographs for fans following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
A fan reacts to his face paint reveal during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
A fan tries out the vertical jump during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Fans pose for a photo with the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Fans take a photo in front of the giant L-I-O-N-S letters during training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount talks to the media following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Crosby's ultimate draft position – 153rd overall and the 13th pure offensive tackle drafted – was not in line with pre-draft projections.
On NFL.com, Mike Mayock rated Crosby as the No. 4 tackle prospect, and Daniel Jeremiah rated him No. 42 among all prospects, saying he possessed "all the skills to be a solid, starting right tackle."
Head coach Matt Patricia talked about the vagaries of the draft process, and how they relate to Crosby.
"There are guys you target that you know you really like and that could help fill a need or a position of depth that would be really good," Patricia said. "Or guys that maybe you could take later, that down the road can develop and help your team.
"And then there are the situations where guys either, however the draft goes ... up on the board – that are still there when you come up to pick, and you have a very high grade on them and evaluate them as a really good player.
"And even though the initial need may not be there, it's just hard to pass up. He was definitely one of those guys that we really liked."
Patricia likes Crosby's physical skills and the intangibles that go with them.
"He's big (6-4, 309)," Patricia said. "He's long. He's got really long arms, and he's athletic. And he just loves the game of football."
