Experts predict focus on defensive line

Detroit Lions 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator
The Detroit Lions had a truly impressive 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were firsts in franchise history. Unfortunately, the Lions suffered a ton of defensive injuries throughout the season,
Detroit Lions NFL mock draft roundup: Experts predict focus on defensive line after combine
NFL experts predict the Detroit Lions will focus on the defensive line after the prospects completed interviews and testing at the combine.
Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 from Russ Brown
Adding a defensive tackle before an edge rusher could be a priority for the Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft. Much of that depends on if defensive tackle Alim McNeill will be ready by the start of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL. The Lions may want to ensure they have good depth behind McNeill and Reader.
Mock draft roundup: Edge rushers a popular pick for Lions after NFL Combine
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What I heard about the Lions’ new coordinators and potential draft picks at the combine
1. After hearing from new coordinators John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard, it didn’t take long to understand why they were chosen. Lions fans and media have labeled certain prospects as “Dan Campbell guys.” That applies to coaches, too. These two are true Dan Campbell guys.
Detroit Lions projected to select former FSU star in first round of 2025 NFL Draft
The NFL Combine is in the rearview and now the focus turns to Pro Days and top-30 visits with the draft a little over a month away. Florida State had three players competing in Indianapolis as cornerback Azareye'h Thomas, defensive tackle Joshua Farmer, and kicker Ryan Fitzgerald all got an opportunity to perform in front of scouts.
NFL mock draft roundup: Experts predict Detroit Lions focus on trenches in first round
The latest wave of NFL mock drafts predict the Detroit Lions will go with an offensive or defensive lineman with the 28th overall pick.
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Who the Lions are projected to pick following the combine
Nearly all of the latest round of NFL mock drafts following the league’s scouting combine in Indianapolis last week project the Lions to take a defensive lineman that can help with the team’s pass rush.
Notes: Draft Analyst Explores if Lions Will Trade Back in NFL Draft
With the NFL Scouting Combine complete, the intrigue for what the Detroit Lions will do in the NFL Draft is beginning to build. General manager Brad Holmes has traded up in two of the last three years, while trading back from the sixth overall selection in 2023.
Post-Combine mock drafts filled with the Giants trading up for the top pick
Several prominent post-Combine mock drafts feature the Giants trading up for the top pick and taking a quarterback.
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Detroit Lions' 2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Experts predict team to focus on D-line
Several draft analysts believe the Detroit Lions will use their first-round pick to bolster their defense. Projections for the Lions' pick include edge rushers JT Tuimoloau (Ohio State ...
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The Kansas State product is sure-handed, as evidenced by only two fumbles in his collegiate career, and proved to be reliable for the Wildcats. He weighed in at 6-foot, 212 pounds, which is evidence ...
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Former Michigan football star Kenneth Grant likes idea of playing for Detroit Lions
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Five Lions players from the 2022 draft class are eligible for a contract extension, including Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams and Kerby Joseph.
Detroit Lions get the price tag for Jameson Williams’ 2026 season
The NFL team holds a fifth-year option on the former Alabama wide receiver’s contract that must be used by May 1.
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Detroit Lions could make OL even deeper with North Dakota State mauler
Zabel had an entertaining media session from Indy, answering every question about his position with "offensive line." ...