The Lions fine-tune their loaded roster to take the next step
The Detroit Lions were arguably the NFL’s best team in 2024, running roughshod over the league on their way to a 15-2 regular-season record. Injuries eventually got the better of them and they bowed out of the playoffs earlier than expected, but they should still enter this coming season with one of the best rosters in the league — even after losing both of their coordinators and several key players in free agency.
With the draft now just weeks away, we know which remaining holes on the roster the Lions have to fill. They could definitely use some help for Aidan Hutchinson on the edge. They probably need a starter at guard. They could use some help on the second level of the defense and maybe another wide receiver behind their top two. And they could definitely do with some added depth on both the defensive line and in the secondary, given all the issues they faced last season.
As for what direction they’ll ultimately go, well, that’s why we’re here. Throughout these past couple of weeks, we’ve been conducting seven-round mock drafts for notable teams around the league, and the Lions are one of those teams. In this case, we’re going to run through a full seven-round mock draft using Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator.
There are a lot of different areas of the roster that we need to hit, so it’s going to be quite an interesting exercise. Without further ado, let’s kick this off.
Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft picks
- Round 1: Pick 28
- Round 2: Pick 60
- Round 3: Pick 102
- Round 4: Pick 130
- Round 6: Pick 196
- Round 6: Pick 228
- Round 7: Pick 244
The 2025 NFL Draft is to take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.
