The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books for the Detroit Lions, and they ended the whole shabang with 0 picks. In total, they probably walked out with three guys who can start immediately and some good depth and projects.

With all that in mind, it's time to dole out some final grades. Here's what we got: 

28th pick: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

I'll be 100% honest, I kind of hated it first. You kind of get yourself locked into this idea that it's going to be one thing and a handful of players, and then it's none of that. So yeah, I initially reacted in a negative way. 

After some time, and getting to know the player a little bit more, it makes perfect sense that the Lions make this pick. He and McNeill could be a major problem as a duo, and DJ Reader isn't going to be around much longer. The Lions just built a wall for running backs to run into. He does need to work on his pass rushing, though, and that's going to be a big deal as he fills in for McNeill till probably November. 

Grade: B

Second round trade

Lions got: 57th and 230th picks
Broncos got: 60th and 130th picks

When you look at some of the other trade-ups in the second round, this was pretty standard as far as compensation goes. The only problem is that the Lions now have a significant gap starting on day three. They won't pick again until 196th in the sixth round unless they make another trade.

Grade: B+

57th pick: Tate Ratledge, OL, Georgia

There is nothing to dislike about this pick. The Lions lost their starting right guard when Kevin Zeitler left town for the Titans. They drafted an immediate starter in Ratledge, and along with Christian Mahogany, they have solidified the interior of their offensive line.

I guess if there's one thing you can dislike, it's that the Lions pushed off edge rusher again.

Grade: A-

Trade

Lions got: 70th and 182nd picks and a 2026 sixth-round pick
Jaguars got: 102nd pick and two 2026 third-round picks

I do not at all like this trade for the Lions. They gave up way too much to move up this spot, and while I like the pick, you sort of put yourself in a position where you have to really hope that it pays off to a point where you look back and don't feel like you gave up too much. As of now, it's bad.

Grade: D

70th pick: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas

The Lions are looking at the upside here, and you can't blame them. This is a 6-foot-4 receiver who can run a 4.43 and has one of the best verticals in this draft. He should be expected to supplant Tim Patrick immediately and be a weapon that Jared Goff just hasn't had in Detroit. A guy who can high point the ball.

With the athleticism and size, it makes you wonder why Arkansas used him so little. Hopefully, the Lions don't find out why in a bad way.

Grade: C+

Trade

Lions got: 171st pick
Patriots got: 182nd and 228th picks

The Lions played it safe and waited till the bottom of the fifth round and moved up for their guy. They gave away essentially nothing to do it. 

Grade: A

171st pick: Miles Frazier, OL, LSU

Absolutely love this pick for Detroit. They went out and essentially got their new Evan Brown. A guy who can come off the bench and fit in wherever you need him to. He has a higher upside than Brown did, though. This is a guy who could eventually start somewhere on the offensive line. Since he's played both tackle spots and both guard spots, that somewhere could be just about anywhere. 

Grade: A

196th pick: Ahmed Hassanein, Edge, Boise State

Maybe it was because he's so new to football and has only lived in America for a few years, but this guy has been way too slept on during the draft process. It was not because he wasn't good in college. His 62 pressures were among the highest in the country in 2024, and his 12 sacks were up there too. Plus, the Lions finally got that edge.

Grade: A

230th pick: Dan Jackson, S, Georgia

The Lions needed some safety depth, but maybe not as much as one might think, since they have some guys who could make some noise in Morice Norris and Loren Strickland. Jackson is going to have to compete with those guys for a special-teams spot. 

Grade: C+

244th pick: Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia

The Lions get a really speedy receiver here, and he might be the guy who can take over for Kalif Raymond at some point and be the team's new return man. He does have a problem with drops that is notable. 

Grade: C-

Final Detroit Lions 2025 draft class, big meaty men slapping meat in the trenches

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions wound up making 0 picks and found a ton of value all over the place. It didn't fall exactly like Lions fans may have hoped it would, but you can't hate the outcome. Here's everyone Detroit walked out with.  Round 1, No. 28th […]