2025 NFL Combine: Detroit Lions’ Draft Preview and Invited Prospects
The 2025 NFL Combine is just around the corner, with 329 prospects invited to showcase their skills in Indianapolis. The Detroit Lions, holding the 28th pick in the first round and the 60th pick in the second, are once again looking to build a stronger roster.
This year, the Lions have extra incentive with a compensatory third-round pick from the New York Jets hiring Aaron Glenn as head coach. Another compensatory pick will come next year due to Glenn’s departure and the Rooney Rule.
With a deeper roster heading into the draft, Lions GM Brad Holmes has emphasized that the draft remains crucial for the team’s long-term success. Holmes has built a solid reputation for finding talent, with only three of his past picks failing to stick on the roster.
At the combine, the Lions will be seeking defensive depth, but Holmes has made it clear that he will take the best player available, no matter the position or perceived roster needs. With free agency also approaching next month, all eyes will be on how the Lions plan to shape their team ahead of the 2025 season.
Here are Detroit’s picks for the upcoming draft:
Round 1, Pick 28
Round 2, Pick 60
Round 3, Pick 101
Round 4, Pick 133
Round 6, Pick 198
Round 7, Pick 227
Round 7, Pick 230
Round 7, Pick 246
Expect Holmes and Dan Campbell to address the media soon, offering further insights into their plans as the NFL offseason heats up.
