The Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class is complete. After three days of patience, trades, and intense moments, the Lions have come out with seven new players.

While Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he doesn’t like to draft for immediate need, he managed to knock out all of the team’s most pressing positions. Although it may not have been in the order some fans wanted or expected, Detroit drafted a defensive end, defensive tackle, a pair of guards, a wide receiver, and a safety—all five of their top needs, per our pre-draft list.

Here’s a look at the team’s 2025 draft class, plus some analysis of each pick and our full coverage for the selections.

Round 1, Pick 28 — Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Round 2, Pick 57 — Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
Round 3, Pick 70 — Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas
Round 5, Pick 171 — Miles Frazier, G, LSU
Round 6, Pick 196 — Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State
Round 7, Pick 230 — Dan Jackson, S, Georgia
Round 7, Pick 244 — Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia

Round 1, Pick 28: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

The best run-stuffing defensive tackle in the entire draft class, Williams is an aggressive defender who can wreck an offense’s rushing attack. At 6-foot-3, 334, Williams is best suited as a run-stuffing nose tackle, even though most of his experience with the Buckeyes came at the 3-technique. He has an excellent first step and the aggressiveness to shoot past offensive linemen. Still, he’s an incomplete finisher as a pass rusher and needs to develop his game more to be impactful in pressuring the quarterback.

POD’s articles on Williams:

Lions acquire pick No. 57 via trade with Broncos

Lions acquire pick No. 57 and 230
Broncos acquire pick No. 60 and 130

Round 2, Pick 57 overall: Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia

A Tier 1 Grit Index player, Ratledge is a self-described “Dirtbag” who should immediately challenge for a starting role on the Lions offensive line. In POD’s fan mock draft, I was tasked with making the Lions’ second-round pick, and I chose Ratledge and had this to say about him:

“Ratledge’s heavy experience in Georgia’s pro scheme, running both gap and zone concepts, have turned him into a plug-and-play right guard in the Lions’ system. Ratledge would enter Allen Park as rookie expected to compete with Graham Glasgow and Christian Mahogany for Detroit’s two starting guard roles.”

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Lions acquire pick No. 70 from the Jaguars

Lions acquire: Pick No. 70 and 182, and a 6th round pick in 2026
Jaguars acquire: Pick No. 102 (3rd round) and two 3rd round picks in 2026

Round 3, Pick 70 overall: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas

TeSlaa played a big slot role at Arkansas, but at 6-foot-4, 214 pounds, with a 9.93 RAS and 77.36 Grit Index (Tier 2), TeSlaa has the range to be possibly groomed to be the Lions WR-X of the future. As a rookie, he figures to assume at least a WR5 depth role—with room to grow into a bigger role—as well as a Day 1 special teams contributor.

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Lions acquire pick No. 171 from the Patriots

Lions acquire: Pick No. 171
Patriots acquire: Pick No. 182 and 228

Round 5, Pick No. 171: Miles Frazier, G, LSU

The Lions add another guard in Frazier, who offers incredible value late in the fifth round. A four-year starter (three at LSU), Frazier has experience at every offensive line position except center, with most of his recent experience coming at right guard. Frazier is a mauler in the run game but has a few flaws in pass pro that can be corrected with coaching. He projects as an immediate backup with long-term starting potential.

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Round 6, Pick 196 overall: Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State

A highly productive (22 sacks and 32 tackles for loss in the last two seasons) and intense yet somewhat inexperienced edge rusher (didn’t start playing football until 2019), Hassanein is a Tier 2 Grit index (79.35) player who wins with effort. With only five years of football experience, the technical aspects of his game are still developing, but he has the foundational traits and mentality to become a productive NFL player.

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Round 7, Pick 230 overall: Dan Jackson, SAF, Georgia

Jackson walked on to Georgia and worked his way into a starting role after establishing himself as a core special teams player. He has experience as both a single-high and two-high split-zone safety, which should help him quickly acclimate to the Lions scheme. His best trait is as a downhill run defender who may need to work on controlling his aggressiveness at the next level.

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Round 7, Pick 244 overall: Dominic Lovett, slot, Georgia

A traditional slot receiver with a 4.40-second 40-yard dash speed and quickness to get open on underneath routes. He was mildly productive at Georgia—and more productive at Missouri before transferring—but he has the potential to be a short final target. He’ll have the chance to make the roster, if only as a gunner as a rookie.

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UDFA Tracker

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