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2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Nolan Bianchi |Richard Silva

The Detroit Lions made three trades in the 2025 NFL Draft, shuffling multiple picks in the process to go up and get players they love. General manager Brad Holmes has routinely traded up over his five drafts with the Lions, with the three moves this weekend bringing him to a grand total of 12 (with four trade backs).

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Richard Silva |Nolan Bianchi

LIONSRichard Silva Nolan BianchiThe Detroit NewsView Comments Allen Park — The 2025 NFL Draft is done, and the Detroit Lions used it to add seven players to their roster. Here's a rundown of each prospect the Lions chose:Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State (Round 1, Pick 28)The Lions stood pat in the first round despite receiving multiple inquiries about the pick, according to general manager Brad Holmes, including one "enticing" deal to trade down.

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Richard Silva |Nolan Bianchi

LIONSRichard Silva Nolan BianchiThe Detroit NewsView Comments Allen Park — Some won't pay much attention to UDFA signings, but recent history of the Detroit Lions shows doing so is a mistake. Since general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell were hired in 2021, seven UDFAs have made Detroit's Week 1 roster, including at least one each year. In 2024, it was long snapper Hogan Hatten, safety Loren Strickland and wide receiver Isaiah Williams.