Lions NFL draft tracker for Detroit's 2025 picks
The Detroit Lions are gearing up to bring new faces to the team in the 2025 NFL draft. The team, which finished last season with a 15-2 record, received the 28th overall pick in the first round.
Here's what to know about the Lions' picks in this year's draft.
Who has the Lions drafted so far?
Tyleik Williams, Pick No. 28: Defensive tackle Tyleik Williams from Ohio State was the Lions' first-round pick Thursday night. The Virginia native earned third-team All-Big Ten honors. Williams started 13 games in the 2024 season for the Buckeyes, who recently won the national championship. At Ohio State, Williams's career included 136 tackles, 27 tackles for losses totaling 97 yards, 11.5 quarterback sacks, 10 pass break-ups, and four quarterback hurries.
Tate Ratledge, Pick No. 57: Offensive guard Tate Ratledge from Georgia was selected as the 27th pick (57th overall) in the second round of the NFL draft. The pick came after the Lions traded from 28th to 25th in the second round. Ratledge was a third-team Associated Press All-American and a first-team All-SEC in the 2024 season. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall, the Georgia native appeared in 10 games, starting nine of them last year. He was named SEC Co-Offensive Line Player of the Week and was on the watch lists for the Lombardi Award, Senior Bowl and Outland Trophy.
Isaac TeSlaa, Pick No. 70: After trading with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round, the Detroit Lions selected wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa as the 70th overall pick. The Hudsonville, Michigan, native attended Arkansas, where he played all 13 games with five starts in the 2024 season. At 6-foot-4, he collected an Arkansas career-best with 120 receiving yards on five receptions, including a 75-yard touchdown on the opening drive against Texas A&M in 2024. TeSlaa's receiving yards were the ninth-most in the history of the Southwest Classic (Arkansas–Texas A&M football rivalry).
Miles Frazier, Pick No. 171: After trading with the New England Patriots in the fifth round, the Lions drafted guard Miles Frazier with the 171st overall pick. A three-year starter at LSU, Frazier began his career at Florida International, where he was a freshman All-American. Frazier was a Joe Moore Award finalist in 2023. At 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, Frazier started 12 games at right guard in 2024 and played at right tackle in the Texas Bowl. The Patriots received the 182nd and 228th overall picks in the trade.
Ahmed Hassanein, Pick No. 196: Edge Ahmed Hassanein was selected with the 20th pick (196th overall) in the sixth round of the NFL draft. In 2024, Hassanein led Boise State with 15.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. The 6-foot-2, 267-pounder ranked third in the FBS in quarterback hits (17) and fifth in total pressures generated (62) in 2024. He tallied 48 total tackles as a senior. A two-time first-team All-Mountain West Conference, Hassanein is the first player from Egypt to play in the FBS.
Dan Jackson, Pick No. 230: Georgia safety Dan Jackson was taken with the 14th pick (230th overall) in the seventh round. A third-team All-SEC selection in 2024, Jackson appeared in 14 games, with 13 starts. The 5-foot-11, 194-pounder totaled 64 tackles, two interceptions, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and a blocked kick as a senior.
Dominic Lovett, Pick No. 244: The Georgia wide receiver was taken with the 28th pick (244th overall) in the seventh round. Lovett led the Bulldogs in 2024 with 59 receptions and six touchdowns. The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder appeared in all 14 games for Georgia last season and spent the first two years of his career at Missouri.
What positions do the Lions need to draft in 2025?
According to NFL analysts, the team's top need picks are for the offensive line, defensive line and wide receiver.
After several injuries plagued some top starters, including Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill, the Lions would need to reconstruct their defense. The team struggled defensively to stay afloat in games and had to sign players from other teams' practice squads to fill the void. Hutchinson's 2024 season was cut short after he injured his left tibia in Week 6. McNeill suffered a torn right ACL towards the end of last season.
One position to pay close attention to is the right guard after Kevin Zeitler signed with the Tennessee Titans. The 13-year veteran started 16 of 17 regular-season games last season. The team could consider drafting a backup guard and moving 2024 draft Christian Mahogany to the forefront.
Who did the Detroit Lions draft in 2024?
- Terrion Arnold, cornerback, Alabama
- Ennis Rakestraw Jr., cornerback, Missouri
- Giovanni Manu, offensive tackle, University of British Columbia
- Sione Vaki, running back/safety, Utah
- Mekhi Wingo, defensive tackle, LSU
- Christian Mahogany, guard, Boston College
What picks did the Detroit Lions have in 2024?
The Lions had six picks during the first six rounds of the 2024 NFL draft.
- Round 1, No. 24 overall
- Round 2, No. 61 overall
- Round 4, No. 126 overall
- Round 4, No. 132 overall
- Round 6, No. 189 overall
- Round 6, No. 210 overall
