Vito Chirco

Michigan

On-Air Host at Detroit Sports Podcast

Writer and Editor, All Lions at Sports Illustrated

Founder of nonprofit @ChircoandCo + SI @AllLionsFN writer/editor + @delasallehs executive advancement assistant

Articles

Lions Should Give Jameson Williams Long-Term Extension

1 week ago | si.com | Vito Chirco

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams emerged onto the scene in a big way a season ago. Williams, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, recorded a career-best 58 receptions for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns in a career-high 15 games. He also added another 61 yards and a touchdown as a ball-carrier. As a result of Williams having been a first-round selection, he is eligible for a fifth-year option as part of his rookie contract.
Last Two Seasons, Detroit Lions Have Been Among Best at Hitting Quarterback

1 week ago | si.com | Vito Chirco

For a number of years now, the Detroit Lions – outside of EDGE Aidan Hutchinson – have struggled at producing sacks. In fact, in each of the past two seasons alone, the Lions have finished in the bottom-half of the league in sack production, averaging no more than 2.5 sacks a game. That number dropped to 2.1 per game in 2024, as Hutchinson missed the majority of the season with a fractured tibia and fibula. Hutchinson, playing in just five games, still managed to amass a team-leading 7.5 sacks.
Lions’ Amik Robertson Tried to Help, Support Kyren Lacy

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Vito Chirco

EDGE Que Robinson Visits Detroit Lions for Pre-Draft Meeting Tragedy has hit the football world with the news of the passing of former LSU wide receiver and NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy. Lacy, 24, was found dead Saturday night in Houston, per multiple reports. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. In December, the Tigers product was involved in a car accident which led to multiple charges, including negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving.
Odds of First Position Selected by Detroit Lions in 2025 Draft

1 week ago | si.com | Vito Chirco

Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away (April 24). And when the Lions pick for the first time at No. 28 overall, they are likely to go in one of two directions. They are expected to select either a defensive lineman (an EDGE or a defensive tackle) or an offensive lineman. There is certainly a case to be made for Detroit to beef up the trenches with its first-round selections, too.
Lions Mock Draft Roundup: Tennessee EDGE Is Popular Selection

1 week ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Vito Chirco
Lions Mock Draft Roundup: Tennessee EDGE Is Popular Selection

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Vito Chirco

It's time for the 12th Detroit Lions OnSI mock draft roundup for the 2025 NFL Draft. Over the last week, the Lions have prioritized strengthening their pass-rush at No. 28 overall. Let's take a look now at who the draft analysts have Lions general manager Brad Holmes selecting in the first round.
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.
Rod Wood: Lions Desire To Play in Germany in 2026

2 weeks ago | si.com | Vito Chirco

If you read the tea leaves, there’s a solid shot the Lions will play overseas in 2026, something the organization hasn’t done since the 2015 season in London. Detroit was set to return to the United Kingdom during the 2020 season, but then the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm and caused the NFL to cancel the international trip. If Lions president Rod Wood has it his way, the team will take a trip to Germany during the 2026 campaign.
Lions Mock Draft Roundup: Boston College EDGE Is Trendy Pick

2 weeks ago | si.com | Vito Chirco

It's time for the 11th Detroit Lions OnSI mock draft roundup for the 2025 NFL Draft. Over the last week, the Lions have prioritized solidifying their pass-rush at No. 28 overall. Let’s take a look now at who the draft analysts have Lions general manager Brad Holmes selecting in the first round.