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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28
How Lions 2025 Draft Plugged Key Holes
The Detroit Lions have never been a needs-based drafting team under general manager Brad Holmes. Rather than target a need with each selection, Holmes has traditionally targeted players who are atop their draft board regardless of position.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28
Lions Don't Care About Draft Value, Target Athletic Prospects
Five drafts have now come and gone for Brad Holmes as Lions general manager. And one thing remains true: He does not care one bit about your draft board and the outside world's perception of his roster construction.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 28
Lions rival faces growing crisis after draft choices stir tension
Following the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions' road in the NFC North did not get any easier. The division sure looks as though it's going to be a difficult road, but that's no surprise.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Brodric Martin News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28
Burning Question: Is Brodric Martin NFL Draft Bust?
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has a strong track record of targeting solid prospects in the NFL Draft. Unfortunately, a potential error could end up being quite costly, especially due to the draft capital given up to trade up for a player that needed quite a bit of development.
Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Brad Holmes News / Side Lion Report / April 28
Brad Holmes' bold draft moves prove why aggression wins in the NFL
Lions GM Brad Holmes made three trades in the 2025 NFL Draft, moving up all three times to select players that he thought best fit the culture of the Detroit Lions.
Hendon Hooker News / Side Lion Report / April 28
Analyst offers Lions the lamest possible replacement option for Hendon Hooker
If you're willing to read tea leaves, for months they have said the Detroit Lions would like to replace Hendon Hooker as their No. 2 quarterback if they could.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 28
Lions must explore Za'Darius Smith reunion as next offseason move
The Detroit Lions came into the 2025 draft with a major percieved need at defensive end, but it was a need that went unfilled through the first two days of the process.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28
The future of the Lions' offensive line is here, and who the starters will be in 2027, take a trip through time with us
The Detroit Lions went all in on the trenches in the 2025 NFL Draft. Two offenisve linemen and a defensive linemen in their first four picks. Today I want
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28
The Lions are currently over the 90-man roster limit, here's who could possibly be released soon
Despite hitting the 90-man roster limit on Sunday, the Lions still kept signing undrafted players. They're sitting at 91 players as of this article on Monday morning.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28
Ranking Detroit Lions 2025 Draft Class
With the NFL draft concluded, the Detroit Lions will now begin the process of acclimating their new crop of rookies. Through rookie minicamp and the rest of the offseason program, the Lions will be able to get a first look at the group they added in the draft.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 28
Mel Kiper sounds the alarm on Lions' weekend with rough NFL Draft grade
Before I get any further into this blog, I want to stress one very important point: don't panic. I know that's typically what someone who's absolutely already panicking would start a blog with, but this one is different.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28
Way too early 53-man roster projection for the Lions after the 2025 NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and we now know what the Detroit Lions' 90-man roster looks like. With that in mind, we're going to make our first 53-man projection for the 2025 season.
Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / April 28
Reaching and edge: The top storylines of the Lions 2025 draft class 
Breaking down everything that changed with the Lions this weekend The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions have over a half-dozen new athletes committed to wearing Honolulu blue.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28
3 winners and 3 losers for the Lions after the 2025 NFL Draft, some players may be on the outs in Detroit
The Detroit Lions had a really solid 2025 NFL Draft. They walked out with some players who could take over starting jobs and roster spots right away. When these things happen, there are always some winners and losers on the team.
Za'Darius Smith News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28
Lions Signing Nephew of Za'Darius Smith Sparks Even More Hope
The Detroit Lions signed Syracuse wide receiver Jackson Meeks as an undrafted rookie free agent following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. Supporters noticed the talented wideout is the nephew of veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith, sparking even more hope a reunion could occur.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28
3 biggest questions for the Lions after the 2025 NFL draft, Could a big return happen?
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Lions had themselves a pretty good outing, walking away with some players who are going to contribute right away.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28
Detroit Lions' Post-Draft Defensive Depth Chart
The NFL Draft has concluded, so it's time to reset the Detroit Lions' roster. Now that the event is in the rearview mirror, the remainder of the offseason is a gradual ramp-up toward training camp.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 28
Lions send unmistakable message to these 2 players with NFL Draft choices
Now that the excitement and elation of the draft is gone, we get to turn our attention to a much more awkward part of the NFL offseason: speculating about who's getting replaced.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28
Lions 2025 NFL Draft grades for every pick
The Detroit Lions entered the 2025 NFL Draft riding the high of back-to-back playoff appearances. Of course, they also had clear priorities to address if they wanted to maintain their momentum.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / April 26
Grading the Lions' Draft
Grade: B- Best Pick: OG Miles Frazier, No. 171 Overall What We Liked: The Lions continue their emphasis on size after solid results. Tyleik Williams is a big hog molly who can handle double teams with ease and should help build out a line that is hopefully less ravaged by injuries this year.
Brad Holmes News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 26
Brad Holmes explains thought process behind Lions’ confusing third-round pick
The Detroit Lions are taking their guys during the 2025 NFL Draft. Detroit has yet to draft an edge rusher, though they have addressed some other important needs on the roster.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25
Lions Exercising Fifth-Year Options For DE Aidan Hutchinson & WR Jameson Williams
ESPN’s Field Yates reports the Lions are exercising the fifth-year options for DE Aidan Hutchinson and WR Jameson Williams. Per Over The Cap, Hutchinson’s fifth-year option for 2026 is projected to cost $20.862 million because he has one Pro Bowl selection.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25
Lions GM: No conversations about trading Jameson Williams
The Lions doled out another market-setting extension this week, making Kerby Joseph the league’s highest-paid safety. Last April, the team gave Amon-Ra St.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23
Lions sign Kerby Joseph to record-setting extension
Just before last year’s draft, the Lions secured their future by signing both offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to long-term extensions. This year, they’ve decided to do the same.
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