Why the 2025 NFL Draft Could Be a Home Run for the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions might not be picking early in this year’s NFL Draft, but they’re in a prime position to cash in on the draft’s deepest strength—defensive line talent. Experts say this year’s class is absolutely loaded with pass rushers, which happens to line up perfectly with one of Detroit’s biggest needs heading into 2025.
The Lions didn’t make any splashy edge additions in free agency, aside from re-signing Marcus Davenport. They’re betting on his bounce-back season, but depth behind him is critical—especially after last year’s injury issues. Thankfully, this draft class is stacked. Analysts expect a flood of defensive linemen to come off the board early and continue deep into Day 2, giving Detroit plenty of chances to land high-upside talent even without a top pick.
If ever there was a draft to reinforce the trenches, this is it—and the Lions are in the right place at the right time.
