Max DeMara

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Max DeMara

The Detroit Lions didn't draft a pass rusher until the sixth-round, but the move to draft Ahmed Hassanein could eventually pay off in a big way. Since the draft, a few accolades have piled in for Hassanein and the Lions given their partnership. While Hassanein wasn't on many radars prior to April, many analysts are starting to see the benefit that he could have for Detroit's roster. On NFL.com, Chad Reuter named his favorite picks for every round of the 2025 draft.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Max DeMara

Not everyone is a fan of how the Detroit Lions approached the draft, but many have come around in the aftermath of the process to praise some of the franchise's various selections. Most of the frustration around Detroit's draft centers around the fact that the Lions didn't add early pass-rush help off the edge and also made what many see as a risky decision to trade up for unproven receiver Isaac TeSlaa.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Max DeMara

The Detroit Lions have received mixed reviews for their work in the 2025 NFL draft, but one thing most folks can agree on is that a major need was checked off along the offensive line. With second-round pick Tate Ratledge and fifth-round pick Miles Frazier now in the mix, the Lions suddenly no longer have a depth problem at guard, which was a big goal heading into the draft. Ratledge is particularly interesting in this discussion given his stylistic fit with the franchise.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Max DeMara

The Detroit Lions have finished the 2025 draft process, and now, attention will turn to getting their rookies acclimated with the veterans on the roster in preparation for next season. Now that the dust has settled, it's easy to see where Detroit's roster is deeper. While that's great news for fans, it does set up some complicated situations for players. It's likely competition during the offseason workout period and training camp will be at its highest level in a long time.

2 weeks ago | sidelionreport.com | Max DeMara

The Detroit Lions have several winners and losers following the draft, but a pair of veteran defensive linemen stand out as major winners given what played out. The Detroit Lions have finished the 2025 draft process, and now, attention will turn to getting their rookies acclimated with the veterans on the roster in preparation for next season. Now that the dust has settled, it's easy to see where Detroit's roster is deeper.