Russell Brown

Michigan

NFL Draft Analyst @FantasyPros + @BettingPros | 📝 @thelionswire |🎙@DetLionsPodcast | Heard on ESPN & CBS Radio | Livonia Franklin Varsity 🏈 TE Coach

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Articles

Most Important Lions of 2025: Eyes on Ennis Rakestraw in Year 2

1 week ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Russell Brown

In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions made a surprising move of doubling down on the cornerback position. With their first and second round picks in that draft, they selected cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw. Throughout last season, we saw plenty of Terrion Arnold. In a rookie season that saw him get tested early and often to start his career, he really started to put it all together towards the end of the year.
Tyleik Williams gives the Lions defense a physical and consistent presence in the middle

1 month ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Russell Brown

It may have surprised some people that the Detroit Lions opted to select Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Taking a defensive tackle may not be the highest of needs when you glance at the depth chart but the more you dive into the situations, it does make more sense. There's a lot of doubt on whether defensive tackle Alim McNeill will be available to start the 2025 regular season.
Lions safety Dan Jackson will have a bigger role than expected in Detroit

1 month ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Russell Brown

Let me be the first to say that I love the Detroit Lions selection of Tyleik Williams in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That said, Williams isn't even my favorite pick from the Detroit Lions draft. In fact, the player that I'm most excited about is safety Dan Jackson from Georgia. He may be a 7th-round pick, but Jackson fits the Lions on so many different levels. For starters, Jackson is just a good, all-around football player.
Lions safety Dan Jackson will have a bigger role than expected in Detroit

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Russell Brown

Let me be the first to say that I love the Detroit Lions selection of Tyleik Williams in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That said, Williams isn't even my favorite pick from the Detroit Lions draft. In fact, the player that I'm most excited about is safety Dan Jackson from Georgia. He may be a 7th-round pick, but Jackson fits the Lions on so many different levels. For starters, Jackson is just a good, all-around football player.
Top Targets for the Detroit Lions on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft

2 months ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Russell Brown

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and it was about as wild and unexpected as we imagined. We saw the Jaguars make an unexpected trade up for Travis Hunter and the Browns gained additional capital and drafted Mason Graham. Meanwhile, we saw the Giants build their identity on defense by selecting Abdul Carter and then they built for the future by trading back into the first round for quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Top Targets for the Detroit Lions on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Russell Brown

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and it was about as wild and unexpected as we imagined. We saw the Jaguars make an unexpected trade up for Travis Hunter and the Browns gained additional capital and drafted Mason Graham. Meanwhile, we saw the Giants build their identity on defense by selecting Abdul Carter and then they built for the future by trading back into the first round for quarterback Jaxson Dart.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Russell Brown’s Final First-Round Predictions

2 months ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Russell Brown

We’ve finally reached the week of the 2025 NFL Draft! Countless hours of watching film and breaking this all down is what it’s all about. We’ve done that and now we put together our final mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. Here’s how I see the first round playing out on Thursday for the 2025 NFL Draft. For more draft content, you can follow me on X: @RussNFLDraftThis pick has been locked in for weeks.
Final Detroit Lions 7-Round NFL Mock Draft

2 months ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Russell Brown

The final 7-round Lions mock draft from our Russell Brown. Under Brad Holmes, it's been a guessing game on what the Detroit Lions will do in the first round of the NFL Draft. It's no different this year. We could see the Lions take a defensive lineman but judging by the comments made by Holmes and Campbell, they're not drafting for need. Maybe the defensive lineman that is highest on their board will fall into their lap with the 28th pick. Or maybe they surprise everyone and draft a wide receiver.
Bisch and Brown NFL Draft Q&A via the Detroit Lions Podcast

2 months ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Russell Brown

Join Russell Brown and Scott Bischoff are back for the Detroit Lions Podcast! On this episode, the guys discuss the following:• Who are some offensive lineman the guys could see the Lions liking in the 2025 NFL Draft? • What about the defensive lineman? • All that and MORE!Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the Detroit Lions Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite shows! You can also follow Scott and Russ on Twitter/X: @RussNFLDraft and @Bischoff_Scott
23 NFL Dream Landing Spots for 2025 Fantasy Football

2 months ago | fantasypros.com | Russell Brown |Matthew Jones

What if your favorite NFL stars landed in the perfect situation for fantasy football dominance? That’s the question we posed to our Featured Pros, and their answers could shape your draft strategy in a big way. In this article, our expert analysts reveal their NFL Dream Landing Spots for 2025 Fantasy Football, highlighting ideal team fits and scenarios that could maximize player value.