Experts predict Detroit Lions focus on trenches in 1st round

Lions mock draft 3.0: Pre-Combine edition
The NFL calendar speeds into the Scouting Combine for the final week of February. With everyone who’s anyone heading to Indianapolis for the annual scouting extravaganze and de facto NFL meetings, it’s a good time to reset the Detroit Lions with another mock draft.
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: Experts project Lions will target Texas A&M DE
“Za’Darius Smith was a great mid-season addition for the Lions in 2024, but he’s going into his 12th season in 2025. Nic Scourton earned an 80.6 PFF pass-rush grade in 2024, and his selection here would give the Lions another young edge defender to pair with the uber-productive Aidan Hutchinson.”
Lions 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to PFN simulator
The Lions love to build through the draft under Brad Holmes. Detroit adds some great players in this 3-round mock from the PFN simulator.
NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions 3-round 2025 projection gets wild with massive trade
The Detroit Lions get crazy in this 2025 NFL mock draft projection with a blockbuster trade for a pass rusher that's well worth sending away their first-round pick.
Kory Woods' 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: Lions target high-upside edge rusher
This year's NFL combine is just around the corner, making it the perfect time for some good old-fashioned mocking.
NFL mock draft 1.0: Detroit Lions take pass rusher in Round 1 to help Aidan Hutchinson
Michigan players go in Round 1, including the draft's top interior DL prospect, Mason Graham. But who are the Lions taking at No. 28?
Mock draft roundup 3.0: Pair of interior D-linemen highlight Lions' latest predictions
NFL Scouting Combine about a week out, here's a look at who a few predictors have the Lions selecting in their latest mock drafts.
Lions 2025 Mock Draft Simulation 1.0
An All-American in 2024 for the Longhorns, Barron secured an SEC-best five interceptions, 11 passes defensed and 67 total tackles. The Lions have voiced their desire to add all-around players to their roster in the draft, and Barron undoubtedly fits that bill.
Detroit Lions should 'do whatever' to acquire Myles Garrett even in deep DE draft: NFL analyst
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said DEs James Pearce and Shermar Stewart could interest the Detroit Lions at No. 28 in 2025 NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft: Atlanta Falcons 3-round 2025 projection before NFL free agency begins
The Atlanta Falcons should once again go heavy on defense when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft. Here is my latest NFL mock draft for what the Dirty Birds could do with their first three picks of the draft.
Lions grab one of nation's sacks leaders in The Athletic's beat writer mock draft
Lions grab one of nation’s sacks leaders in The Athletic’s beat writer mock draft, selecting BC’s Donovan Ezeiruaku in the ...
Why Texas A&M DE Nic Scourton fits Lions in mock draft: Follow Eagles' Super Bowl blueprint
This year's draft is deep at DE and DT, with analyst Todd McShay saying on his podcast he has 37 players at the positions ...
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TWENTYMAN'S MOCK DRAFT 1.0: First selections
Pick: Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State. Carter looks to be the best player in the draft at a premium position. He had 12.0 sacks and 24 tackles for loss this past season and would instantly help a ...
Lions mock offseason 2.0: The Big Splash
The Lions and Joseph agree on a new four-year contract extension worth $82.5 million ($20.6 million per year) and $52.8 ...