By Blessing 
The Detroit Lions’ 2025 rookie class has officially dipped their toes into the NFL waters with the start of OTAs. While these early sessions offer a glimpse of what’s to come, the real test is just around the corner—training camp. That’s when the tempo picks up, and these young players will truly have to prove they belong. But before we look ahead, let’s rewind and highlight some fascinating stats from the Lions’ seven draft picks, along with a few undrafted names who’ve turned heads.
Let’s start with third-round wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, who brings reliability to the table in a big way. Over his last two seasons at Arkansas, he didn’t drop a single pass—zero drops on 100 targets. That kind of consistency is hard to ignore.
Then there’s first-rounder Tyleik Williams, a 334-pound defensive lineman with surprising speed. His 1.62-second 10-yard split is considered elite for someone of his size. Back in 2022, Bruce Feldman even included him on his “Freaks List” for his rare blend of power and explosiveness.
Tate Ratledge, the Lions’ second-round pick, was a model of protection at Georgia. Over 37 starts in the SEC, he allowed only two sacks. That kind of performance earned him the opportunity to be cross-trained at both guard and center in Detroit.
Back to TeSlaa—he didn’t just catch everything; he caught deep. He averaged 19.5 yards per reception last season, ranking fifth in the SEC and 13th in the nation. Standing at 6-foot-4 with 4.40 speed, the Lions are eyeing him as a deep threat to complement Jameson Williams.
Don’t sleep on the undrafted talent either. Keith Cooper, a defensive lineman from Houston, made his presence felt last year with 27 quarterback pressures, leading his team.
Lastly, Miles Frazier, picked in the fifth round, is one of the most experienced linemen in this class. He logged 50 collegiate starts between Florida International and LSU, racking up over 3,200 snaps, with the bulk of them at LSU.
As training camp approaches, these stats offer just a glimpse of what these rookies might bring to the table once the pads come on.