The Detroit Lions were projected to land an edge rusher who had 17 sacks in 2024 in the latest mock draft. At the outset of their 2025 offseason, one of the Detroit Lions' most obvious needs is an edge rusher.

Detroit spent their first two draft picks at the position, drafting Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. This year, their obvious need is an edge rusher who can line up alongside Aidan Hutchinson.

Heading into the 2024 season, a jump was expected from second-year linebacker Jack Campbell. The Iowa product, who Detroit drafted in the first round of the 2024 Draft, delivered as he became an integral part of the team’s defense.

The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick, there are plenty of options that could suit Detroit's needs.

Detroit Lions now have 7 picks in the 2025 NFL draft after adding a 3rd-round selection due to Aaron Glenn being hired as New York Jets head coach.

The Detroit Lions ' 2024 season is over, but the 2025 NFL draft buzz is just beginning. The Lions hold the 28th overall pick in the first round, after being the team with the best record of the four losers on divisional round weekend. They have six picks in the draft.

Through his four years as GM, he's added a variety of impact players via the draft, including the likes of Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown in 2021, Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams and Kerby Joseph in 2022 and Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell in 2023. It played a large role in Detroit finishing with a franchise-best 15-2 record in 2024.

The offseason has unfortunately arrived for the Detroit Lions, about three weeks earlier than hoped. The shift into offseason mode for the team includes a strong surge into the draft–the base root of how the Lions have built themselves into a perennial contender under GM Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.

If Detroit Lions re-sign Kevin Zeitler, it could impact the future of Graham Glasgow and whether second-year man Christian Mahogany starts in 2025.

Currently the Detroit Lions have the best odds in the NFL to win the Super Bowl, listed at +275. In their last outing on Jan. 5, the Lions took home a 31-9 win against the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL Draft process is officially underway for the Detroit Lions. Senior Bowl practices are beginning on Tuesday and this is the premier all-star game to pay attention to for the NFL Draft.  The Lions definitely like to mine players from this game.

A look at the final grades at Pro Football Focus for the Green Bay Packers’ 2024 draft class, which featured Edgerrin Cooper and Evan Williams.