Detroit spent their first two draft picks at the position, drafting Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. This year, their obvious need is an edge rusher who can line up alongside Aidan Hutchinson.
The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick, there are plenty of options that could suit Detroit's needs.
Through his four years as GM, he's added a variety of impact players via the draft, including the likes of Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown in 2021, Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams and Kerby Joseph in 2022 and Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell in 2023. It played a large role in Detroit finishing with a franchise-best 15-2 record in 2024.
Detroit Lions now have 7 picks in the 2025 NFL draft after adding a 3rd-round selection due to Aaron Glenn being hired as New York Jets head coach.
The Detroit Lions ' 2024 season is over, but the 2025 NFL draft buzz is just beginning. The Lions hold the 28th overall pick in the first round, after being the team with the best record of the four losers on divisional round weekend. They have six picks in the draft.
Heading into the 2024 season, a jump was expected from second-year linebacker Jack Campbell. The Iowa product, who Detroit drafted in the first round of the 2024 Draft, delivered as he became an integral part of the team’s defense.
The Detroit Lions' loss to the Washington Commanders Saturday has locked in their draft position for the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions were predicted to take a page out of last year's NFL Draft playbook in the first two rounds of this year's draft.
The 2024 season saw the Lions' rushing attack hit historic milestones while also serving as a coming-out party for their second-year running back.
The Detroit Lions ... The 2025 NFL draft will be in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from April 24-26. And we now know the Lions' draft pick selection for the first two rounds. The Lions do not have a third-round pick (traded to Jets in 2024 for Giovanni Manu ...
If Detroit Lions re-sign Kevin Zeitler, it could impact the future of Graham Glasgow and whether second-year man Christian Mahogany starts in 2025.
The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will feature in the NFC Divisional round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs. The Lions are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5).