The NFL Draft is a celebration for rookies, families, and die-hard draft nerds who’ve been arguing on social media for months. But if you’re a veteran player? It’s not always a fun time—especially when your team spends premium picks on someone who plays your exact position.
That’s the situation Lions guard Graham Glasgow finds himself in after Detroit’s latest draft haul. The longtime fan favorite and locker room leader isn’t necessarily out of a job yet, but the writing’s on the wall. The Lions drafted two offensive guards—Tate Ratledge in the second round and Miles Frazier in the fifth—and both figure into the team’s future plans. Ratledge, in particular, looks like a Day 1 starter, and Frazier could be groomed to take over by 2026.
Let’s do the math. There are two starting guard spots. The Lions now have three young guards vying for them, two of whom were just handpicked by Brad Holmes and company. Something’s got to give, and that likely spells the beginning of the end for Glasgow’s second stint in Detroit.
Sure, he might still have a role in 2025. But with age creeping in—he turns 33 this year—and some shaky performances last season, Glasgow may find himself on the outside looking in sooner than later. It’s a tough reality in a league that always leans younger, cheaper, and faster.
For now, Glasgow remains part of the team. But by next offseason? Don’t be surprised if one of the most reliable pieces of Detroit’s offensive line is moving on.
Lions Draft May Signal the End of the Road for Fan Favorite Graham Glasgow
