With the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season officially over following a disappointing loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, attention now shifts to the 2025 offseason.
Fortunately for the Lions, their roster doesn’t require extensive changes. General manager Brad Holmes has done an excellent job constructing the team, meaning the focus will mainly be on making minor adjustments. Despite the tough loss, the future remains promising in Detroit.
After navigating free agency, the Lions will focus on the 2025 NFL Draft, where they hold the No. 28 overall pick.
However, Detroit won’t pick in the third or fifth rounds due to trades involving Giovanni Manu and the midseason acquisition of edge rusher Za’Darius Smith. They do hold two picks in the seventh round.
With the season concluded, we’ve put together a four-round mock draft, addressing needs on both sides of the ball. Here’s our projection:
Lions Mock Draft 2025
Round 1, Pick 28: EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
The Lions need additional depth on the edge and a long-term solution opposite Aidan Hutchinson. With Za’Darius Smith turning 32 and set to be a free agent after 2025, Stewart could fill that role. At 6-foot-6, 285 pounds, Stewart is a massive yet athletic prospect. Although he registered only 4.5 sacks in college, his potential is evident, and he brings inside/outside versatility to the table.
Round 2, Pick 60: CB Darien Porter, Iowa State
Detroit has several questions in its secondary. With Carlton Davis about to hit free agency, uncertainty surrounding Ennis Rakestraw Jr., and Amik Robertson entering the final year of his contract, the Lions need reinforcements. Porter, standing at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, is physically impressive and fast. He offers versatility, capable of playing both on the boundary and as a big nickel defender.
Round 4, Pick 131: OG Miles Frazier, LSU
With Kevin Zeitler heading toward free agency and approaching 35, alongside Graham Glasgow also aging at 33, Detroit needs to reinforce its interior offensive line. Christian Mahogany seems to be the long-term answer at one guard spot, but another addition is necessary on the other side. Frazier, a 6-foot-5, 325-pound force from LSU, could be the solution. He brings a physical, tough style of play that fits well with Detroit’s aggressive mentality in the trenches. Together with Mahogany, Frazier could form a dominant duo at guard.
