Penn State's Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren are projected to go in the top of the first round at the 2025 NFL Draft.

Detroit News writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva both have the Lions going with a defensive lineman in our second mock draft of the offseason.

Nearly all of the latest round of NFL mock drafts following the league’s scouting combine in Indianapolis last week project the Lions to take a defensive lineman that can help with the team’s pass rush.

Adding a defensive tackle before an edge rusher could be a priority for the Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft. Much of that depends on if defensive tackle Alim McNeill will be ready by the start of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL. The Lions may want to ensure they have good depth behind McNeill and Reader.

As you'd expect this time of year, some standouts from the NFL Combine highlight these latest mock drafts for the Detroit Lions.

After trading Hooker, the Lions would be in the market for a backup quarterback. Here, they take a chance on one of the most intriguing players in the entire draft. Jalen Milroe is as talented of a runner as they come and has all the physical tools, but needs to develop more as a passer.

In his second mock draft involving Longhorns prospects, Vogel sent Ewers to Detroit in the second round, with the No. 60 overall choice. Vogel believes Ewers could eventually take the reins of the Lions' offense from Jared Goff.

NFL experts predict the Detroit Lions will focus on the defensive line after the prospects completed interviews and testing at the combine.

Lions General Manager Brad Holmes has a gift for acquiring talent through the NFL Draft. Whether it’s trading up to take Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th pick or spotting a vastly underrated fourth-round gem in Amon-Ra St.