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4/30/25 | Lions charged with making two of the biggest reaches in 2025 NFL draft. With the 2025 NFL draft now in the books, experts have been weighing in on just how good or bad teams did. When it comes to one outlet and the Detroit Lions, general manager Brad Holmes had two of the biggest reaches of the event. According to Pro Football Focus, those reaches came in the form of the Lions' first-round pick, defensive lineman Tyleik Williams, and third-round pick, wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. PFF points to Williams' lack of pass-rushing prowess as a reason why the outlet thinks the Lions took the Ohio State product too early. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/... |
4/30/25 | Burning Question: Which 2025 Lions Draft Picks Will Start Week 1?. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made a name for himself drafting players that have made an immediate impact. From offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in his first draft as Lions GM (2021) to cornerback Terrion Arnold a year ago, the list of players is expansive. It leads to this question: Which picks from Detroit's 2025 draft class will emerge as Week 1 starters? Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/which-2025-detro... |
4/30/25 | 'Height, weight, speed is easy': Lions rely on process, not positions, in executing draft plan. Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The initials H.W.S. were crossed out on a black sweatshirt of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes as he addressed the media following Day 2 of the NFL draft. Although selecting an edge rusher was viewed among Detroit's top needs entering the three-day event, Holmes, through his wardrobe, was making it clear what he prioritized when making his picks -- and it wasn't going overboard based on positional need. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44905915/detro... |
4/29/25 | Podcast: Did Draft Help Lions Remain Super Bowl Contenders?. The Detroit Lions have finalized their 2025 NFL Draft class. With the team holding Super Bowl aspirations, the fan base is eager to see how each of the seven additions help the team in its pursuit of a Lombardi Trophy. While the Lions' additions are not of the flashy sort, there are talented options within the group that could help the team continue its ascent. One by-product of the team's success has been their draft positioning, as they now are picking in the late-20's consistently after being amongst the early selections during the start of Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell's tenure. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/podcasts/podcast-did-... |
4/28/25 | Detroit Lions rookie minicamp, offseason OTA workout dates set. The Detroit Lions have set dates for their rookie minicamp and offseason OTA workouts Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/detroit-lions-roo... |
4/28/25 | Za'Darius Smith predicted to ditch Lions reunion for deal with AFC contender. The Detroit Lions failed to adequately address the edge rusher position during the 2025 NFL Draft, which has led to renewed hope that the team could bring back Za'Darius Smith, who was cut by the Lions earlier this offseason. The Lions drafted a promising edge rusher in Boise State's Ahmed Hassanein, but he was a sixth-round pick and the chances of him providing the boost the Lions need opposite Aidan Hutchinson in 2025 are slim. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/... |
4/27/25 | Lions sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein proposes to girlfriend after being drafted. April 26, 2025, will live in Ahmed Hassanei's memory as a special day for more than one reason. First, Hassanei officially entered the National Football League ranks when the Detroit Lions made him pick No. 196 in the 2025 draft, selecting the defensive end in the sixth round Saturday. Hassanei's draft-day call with Detroit coach Dan Campbell likely won't be soon forgotten by Lions fans either. Source: https://africa.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44888401/de... |
4/27/25 | Detroit Lions 2025 NFL draft: NFC North winners and losers. Let's take a trip around the NFC North now that the 2025 NFL draft is complete. The Detroit Lions stayed true to their ways, trusting the team's draft board and adding a ton of beef to the trenches. Over in Chicago, it's easy to see the vision with Ben Johnson's moves during his first offseason in Chicago. The Green Bay Packers finally took a first-round receiver, and the Minnesota Vikings had only four picks. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/04/detroit-lions-... |
4/27/25 | Detroit Lions projected depth chart: Where the 2025 draft picks fit in. Let's take a look at an updated depth chart for the Detroit Lions after they added six players in the 2025 NFL draft. Lions general manager Brad Holmes and Co. added an interior defensive lineman, edge rusher, safety, two receivers and two offensive guards over the three days of the draft. Now, the Lions and their rookies haven't stepped on the field yet, but let's look ahead and project the depth chart with some new faces added. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/04/detroit-lions-... |
4/26/25 | Pair of new Lions offensive guards spent pre-draft process training together. The Detroit Lions found the youth and competition they were looking for on their offensive line. The Lions notably traded up to take both guards. It's the first time the Lions have taken two guards in the same draft since Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg in 2020. Ratledge and Frazier have also developed a close bond during the pre-draft process. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/04/pair-of-new-li... |
4/26/25 | Lions uphold Day 3 draft tradition, honor GM Brad Holmes with matching North Carolina A&T jerseys. Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". DETROIT -- Inside the Detroit Lions' NFL draft war room, their front office has continued a Day 3 tradition by honoring general manager Brad Holmes on Saturday. The team brass, led by president Rod Wood, is sporting Holmes' No. 95 North Carolina A&T Aggies college jersey while making picks as Holmes prepares for an exciting opportunity at his alma mater. Source: https://africa.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44869118/de... |
4/26/25 | Detroit Lions 2025 NFL draft grades: Strong fit in the trenches, risky move at WR. Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft saw the Detroit Lions trade up twice to select a pair of players in Georgia guard Tate Ratledge and Hudsonville native Isaac TeSlaa — both of whom they had highly rated on their board and believe will be significant contributors to the offense. While Ratledge clearly fills a much-needed void, the decision to give up multiple third-round picks to land TeSlaa has been met with mixed reactions and raised some questions. Here's a look at how the Lions' Day 2 selections are being regarded by media outlets across the country. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/04/detroit-lions-... |
4/26/25 | 2025 NFL draft: 3 things to know about Detroit Lions' third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa. The Detroit Lions selected Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa with their third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/2025-nfl-draft-3-... |
4/25/25 | Lions exercise options to keep DE Aidan Hutchinson, WR Jameson Williams under contract through 2026. The Detroit Lions have exercised fifth-year options to keep edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams under contract through the 2026 season. Detroit made the moves Friday, a day after signing All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph to an $86 million, four-year contract extension. The Lions selected Hutchinson second overall and Williams No. 12 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. Source: https://www.wnem.com/2025/04/25/lions-exercise-opt... |
4/25/25 | Detroit Lions 2025 NFL draft grades: Mixed marks for DT pick in first round. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said Thursday night that drafting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams checked a lot of boxes after getting him with the No. 28 overall pick. The 6-foot-3, 334-pounder run-stuffer fills a need for Detroit, but could it have found better value with a different player? ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. has mixed feelings on the Lions' pick. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/04/detroit-lions-... |
4/25/25 | Who did the Detroit Lions draft? Tracking all their picks in 2025. The Detroit Lions have the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/did-detroit-lions... |
4/24/25 | Lions' Terrion Arnold Planning to Troll Packers During NFL Draft. A starter for the Detroit Lions is planning to trolls the team's division rivals when he gets to take the stage during day two of the NFL Draft. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lions-terrion-arn... |
4/24/25 | Source: Lions make Joseph highest-paid safety. The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44823785/lions... |
4/24/25 | Source: Lions make Joseph highest-paid safety. The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44823785/lions... |
4/24/25 | Who did Detroit Lions pick in 2024 NFL Draft? They made 6 selections. Lions and GM Brad Holmes made six selections at the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, including trading up to pick Alabama CB Terrion Arnold at No. 24. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/did-detroit-lions... |