Christian Booher

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Sports Journalist at Sports Illustrated

Mid Michigan College men’s basketball assistant coach | CMU alum | Lions On SI writer

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Lions Rod Wood Dunks on Green Bay Draft: They'll Finish Second

2 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions' fan base set a new standard for draft attendance last year. With the draft being hosted in Detroit, fans came out in droves. Over the three-day event, the city of Detroit set a new NFL record for draft attendance with over 775,000 fans. Additionally, Detroit set a record for highest attendance on the first day with over 275,000. In 2025, the draft will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which is the home of one of the Lions' biggest NFC North rivals.
Lions Host Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo On Pre-Draft Visit

2 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions have hosted one of the most intriguing running backs in the 2025 draft class on a visit. With the draft just days away, reports indicate that Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo made a trip to visit with the team. Skattebo is coming off an incredible season for the Sun Devils in which he helped fuel the team to an appearance in the inagural 12-team College Football Playoff.
2025 Lions NFL Draft primer: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

3 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Christian Booher

2025 Lions NFL Draft primer: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft Primer

3 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

It is officially NFL Draft week. Beginning Thursday, the Detroit Lions will have three days to add talent from the collegiate ranks to what is already one of the league's best rosters. Detroit built this roster predominantly through the draft under the leadership of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell, acing their early selections. Now, with the team having the success it's had, the challenge will be continuing that level of success as its picks come later.
Lions Salary Cap Update Heading Into 2025 Draft

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions have plenty of financial resources available to strengthen their roster for the 2025 season, but the same can not be said for the long-term future at this present juncture. Detroit is set to add seven players to its roster through the NFL draft, a number that could increase or decrease depending on how general manager Brad Holmes navigates the three-day event that begins Thursday. For the 2025 season, the Lions currently have approximately $42.36 million in available cap space.
Why DT Derrick Harmon Would Be 'Outstanding Pick' for Detroit Lions

3 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions could use their first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to add a homegrown talent for their defensive line. Derrick Harmon, who attended Loyola High School in Detroit and began his college career at Michigan State, recently finished up a banner year for Oregon after transferring to play for the Ducks prior to the year. After a campaign in which he recorded 45 combined tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, Harmon is viewed as a borderline first-round pick by many pundits.
Detroit Lions target 'battering ram' in final Christian Booher mock draft

4 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

The time has come to make final projections before the 2025 NFL Draft. For the Detroit Lions, a strong draft class can help propel them to the highest level of success. After finishing 15-2 last season despite a number of significant injuries, the Lions could do wonders for their Super Bowl hopes with a strong performance in the NFL Draft.
Analyst Reveals Ravens, Eagles Strategy Lions Will Likely Duplicate

4 days ago | kentucky.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions' current roster is one of the best in the NFL, and its foundation was built through the NFL draft. With the Lions having the success they've had in the NFL draft, the result has been a number of talented players receiving hefty contracts to remain with the organization. Because of this, cap space in future seasons is being increasingly diminished.
SI Roundtable: Best-case scenario for Lions in 2025 Draft

2 weeks ago | themorningsun.com | Christian Booher |Vito Chirco

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SI Roundtable: Best-case scenario for Lions in 2025 Draft

2 weeks ago | macombdaily.com | Christian Booher |Vito Chirco

The writers from Sports Illustrated/All Lions give their opinions on a handful of Lions-related topics from this week:1. If the Lions do not pick a defensive end at No. 28, who should the pick be? Christian Booher: I think the Lions should target the interior defensive line if they don’t pick an EDGE rusher with their first pick. There’s some intriguing options available who are projected to go right around that 28th overall pick, such as Derrick Harmon and Kenneth Grant.