Benjamin Raven

Detroit, Hazel Park

Detroit Lions Reporter at MLive

Lions beat writer, co-host Dungeon of Doom, 🍊 Newhouse fellow for MLive. 2-time Pontiac Aztek owner. Hoophead. Can-Am Wrestling. CMU.

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2025 NFL draft: Detroit Lions are set up well to pass on quarterbacks

1 week ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

This is the first part of our series previewing the Detroit Lions’ positional needs heading into the NFL draft, which is scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. Today: Quarterback. Projected starter: Jared GoffReserves: Hendon Hooker, Kyle Allen, Jake FrommNotable departures: Teddy BridgewaterTop quarterback prospects: Cam Ward (Miami Fl.), Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) First-round fits for Detroit: None.
Ex-Lions third-round pass rusher signs with Cleveland Browns

1 week ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

ALLEN PARK -- Julian Okwara, a 2020 third-round pick by the Detroit Lions, has signed with the Cleveland Browns in the final stretch before the NFL draft. Okwara spent the first four years of his career with the Lions. He appeared in 38 games, starting only four games while notching nine sacks and flashing the pass-rushing ability that made him a Round 3 selection. The 27-year-old landed with the Philadelphia Eagles after leaving the Lions, but was among the cuts coming out of training camp.
Detroit Lions host likely first-round WR on pre-draft visit

1 week ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

ALLEN PARK -- Matthew Golden is an electric playmaker who is widely expected to go in the first round of this month’s NFL draft. The Texas wide receiver had 987 yards and nine touchdowns last season, then posted a 4.29-second-40-yard dash, the fastest time among receivers and second-fastest among all combine invitees. And the Detroit Lions wanted to know more, hosting Golden on a pre-draft visit over the weekend, per NFL Network. The Lions have Pick 28 in Round 1.
Dungeon of Doom: Lions roster thoughts heading into draft, plus mini mailbag

1 week ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven |Kory Woods

ALLEN PARK -- We’re officially two weeks away from the NFL draft, so let’s take a scan and offer our thoughts for the Detroit Lions before diving into preview and final mock drafts for the year. MLive’s Dungeon of Doom podcast is back to do exactly that in this week’s episode.
Veteran free-agent pass rusher reportedly met with Detroit Lions

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are mocked by nearly everyone, far and wide, for an edge rusher in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. While that may be the case, the Lions are still kicking the tires on some leftovers on the free-agent market. ESPN reports the Lions met with veteran pass rusher DeMarcus Walker last week. Walker, 30, started all 17 games for the Chicago Bears last season.
Detroit Lions linked to multiple prospect visits as NFL draft nears

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

ALLEN PARK -- Reports of pre-draft visits have been leaking here and there for the last month. But business is picking up for the Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL as the draft sits a little more than two weeks away. On Wednesday, the Lions were linked to Penn State safety Jaylen Reed, Virginia safety Jonas Sanker and Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.
Lions say time is now for former third-round DL to be more consistent

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

ALLEN PARK -- Brodric Martin was always viewed as a developmental project. But the former third-round pick knows he’s entering a pivotal offseason, and the Detroit Lions have made it clear they need consistency after adding competition to the defensive line. Martin, who was Pick 96 in the 2023 draft, has been limited to five games in two seasons. He’s either been hurt or a healthy scratch for most of his career.
Detroit Lions working through options to replace veteran starting OL

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are taking a long look at how to replace veteran offensive guard Kevin Zeitler ahead of next season. Those options include multiple internal players, not to mention adding someone through the NFL draft or the free-agent market. Zeitler earned himself a raise, netting a one-year deal worth $9 million from the Tennessee Titans. He had one of the best seasons of his lengthy career with the Lions, starting 16 games and ranking as one of the league’s top run blockers.
Detroit Lions set 2025 offseason workout dates

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL revealed their offseason workout program dates with the draft fast approaching. Detroit can start its workout program on April 22. The Lions will hold Organized Team Activities (OTAs) from May 28 to May 30, and then from June 3 to June 5. Their mandatory minicamp before departing for the summer will take place from June 10 to June 12. For those needing a reminder, the NFL draft is set for April 24 through April 26 this year.
Dungeon of Doom: ESPN draft analyst dishes on Lions, plus NFL meetings recap

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Benjamin Raven |Kory Woods

ALLEN PARK -- The NFL draft is officially this month, so it’s time to keep preview coverage into full gear. ESPN’s Jordan Reid joins the Dungeon of Doom podcast to discuss all things draft and the Detroit Lions in this week’s episode with Kory Woods and Ben Raven. Reid offers his thoughts on the team’s options in the first round, and also provides a couple of sleeper names to write down for the Lions. Make sure to follow Reid on all social media platforms and keep up with his work at ESPN.