The first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft are now behind us, and the draft will conclude with rounds four through seven on Saturday.
Entering the draft, the Detroit Lions didn't have too many obvious needs. Most of the mock drafts had the team going defense in the first round, and that's what the team did, selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with the No. 28 pick.
Williams was a productive lineman for the Buckeyes, clogging run lanes and flashing some ability as a pass-rusher on the interior as well. The pick makes sense as D.J. Reader is aging and Alim McNeill is coming off a torn ACL.
Then, the team selected offensive lineman Tate Ratledge in the second round. The guard was a consistent starter for the Georgia Bulldogs and has impressive strength and plenty of big-game experience. Expect Ratledge to take over a starting guard spot immediately.
In the third round, the Lions traded up for Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. TeSlaa impressed as a route-runner in 2024 and caught 28 passes for 545 yards and three touchdowns. The Arkansas product adds some much-needed depth at receiver.
One major need area the Lions haven't address yet is the pass rush. Aidan Hutchinson is one of the best pass-rushers in the league, but the star needs some help on the other side. It will be interesting to see if the Lions make any more trades before the draft concludes.
So what picks do the Lions have left? Let's take a look.
Lions NFL draft picks on Day 3
- Round 6, Pick 182
- Round 6, Pick 196
- Round 7, Pick 228
- Round 7, Pick 244
Lions NFL draft results through Day 2
- Round 1, Pick 28: Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State
- Round 2, Pick 57: Tate Ratledge, OL, Georgia
- Round 3, Pick 70: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas