The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and new Lions have joined the pride.

Recent grades from national media reflect many aren’t too high on Detroit’s selections, so how might this affect their take on the Lions’ status in NFL power rankings?

Here’s a handful of power rankings I found from various outlets.

NFL.com’s Eric Edholm: No. 5

“It’s becoming easier, with each passing draft, to identify whom the Lions will like as prospects. Dan Campbell always talks about their types of guys, and the 2025 draft class only reinforced that archetype more. … They don’t care how other teams value players, only how they value them, and that approach has served this franchise beautifully over Brad Holmes’ five drafts.”

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco: No. 4

“They lost both coordinators to head-coaching jobs, which will be challenging. But they still have a deep roster if they can all stay healthy, which they didn’t do on defense last year.”

Bleacher Report: No 3.

“The Lions are tough to evaluate after losing their offensive and defensive coordinators, though they’re equipped to maintain a similar winning script on both sides of the ball. Detroit beefed up its offensive line with the addition of second-round guard Tate Ratledge. The defense can continue to improve with cornerback D.J. Reed joining the secondary and first-round defensive lineman Tyleik Williams bolstering the league’s fifth-best run defense from last year.”

The Athletic’s Josh Kendall: No. 5

“Detroit took the 6-3, 329-pound Williams in the first round and then drafted two huge SEC guards in the second and fifth rounds — 6-7, 308-pound Tate Ratledge from Georgia and 6-6, 317-pound Miles Frazier from LSU. Throw in a freaky athlete in 6-4, 214-pound wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, and it felt like a very Dan Campbell-y weekend.”

USA Today: No. 4

“Detroit lost both of its top coordinators and is still licking its wounds from a one-and-done postseason. However, if there’s anyone who can ensure the gritty Lions will remain a Super Bowl-caliber heavyweight, it’s Dan Campbell.”

And onto the rest of your notes.

Some of your favorite Lions out and about inspiring kids.

Lions LB, Derrick Barnes, visited our 2nd grade Ss & their Ts today. He talked about what it takes to be successful in whatever you do, answered questions, & handed out gifts!

Thank you to our friend Tyson for providing us with this opportunity. #OnePride#PantherPride169 pic.twitter.com/dujDnCcOV1

— Lance (@LJLandeck) April 29, 2025

Dan Skipper with some hope-inspiring words for players who went undrafted.

Apologies if we’ve posted this somewhere else on our site and I missed it, but I thought this was a nice note from new Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa.

I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has reached out to me since the draft. I’ve gotten so many messages and I’m working to get back to everyone but I just wanted to let everyone know how humbled & grateful I am for all the love & support!!! GO LIONS

— Isaac TeSlaa (@TeslaaIsaac) April 28, 2025