The Detroit Lions are riding a wave of excitement heading into the 2025 season, but not every offseason move has been met with applause. One of the biggest question marks? Their second-round draft pick, who’s already drawing criticism before even taking a regular-season snap.
Drafted to address a key need, the selection was considered a surprise by many draft analysts. Critics argue the Lions may have reached too early, especially with several higher-ranked prospects still on the board at the time. With training camp just weeks away, pressure is already building for the rookie to prove he was worth the pick.
Inside the building, however, the Lions remain optimistic. Head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes have made it clear they see potential—raw, perhaps, but moldable. They’re betting that the player’s upside and work ethic will silence the early doubters.
But in a city hungry for a Super Bowl run, patience can be in short supply. For now, this second-round pick has something to prove—and not much time to do it.
Lions’ Second-Round Gamble Under the Microscope Ahead of 2025 Kickoff
