Lions Might’ve Seen Ragnow’s Retirement Coming – Enter Miles Frazier
The Lions got hit with some big news: longtime center Frank Ragnow is calling it quits before the 2025 season. That left fans wondering—did Detroit see this coming?
Looking back at their draft moves, it sure seems like they did. A lot of people scratched their heads when the Lions picked up not one, but two interior offensive linemen. Turns out, they were probably planning ahead for life without Ragnow.
Most of the early hype has gone to Tate Ratledge as the likely center replacement, but rookie Miles Frazier shouldn’t be overlooked. Detroit even traded up in the fifth round to grab him out of LSU. And get this—he didn’t allow a single sack during his senior year. That’s a huge stat.
Frazier’s got the strength and skill to hold it down on the inside. If the team believes he can handle the mental side of playing center, they might mold him into a kind of reverse Graham Glasgow—who went from center in college to guard in the NFL. Frazier could do the opposite.
Glasgow’s been a big asset for Detroit, and Frazier could follow that same path. Rookie or not, he’s in the mix. GM Brad Holmes was all-in on Frazier’s versatility after the draft, and that matters a lot—especially when injuries start piling up during the season.
Even if Frazier doesn’t win the starting center job right away, he’s still going to be a key part of the rotation. Holmes even told SiriusXM NFL Radio that both Frazier and Ratledge fit the Lions’ style: big, physical, tough—and flexible when it comes to positions.
Bottom line? It was never just about finding one guy. Detroit wanted depth, competition, and options. So while Ratledge might be getting most of the buzz, don’t be surprised if Frazier makes a big impact on that O-line this season.
Everyone’s Talking Ragnow, But Watch Out for Miles Frazier
