The draft of the NFL 2025 is officially less than two weeks after the start. The Lions of Detroit enter the draft after an offseason where their greatest movements were the replacement of coordinator and a corner exchange. Besides these, the Lions stood with their unit which obtained first place in the NFC in the regular season in 2024.
Now the lions will turn to the draft of the NFL to add more talents. Today, the emphasis will be on defense, taking a look at five defenders who can help pass the lions to the next level.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
Ezeiruaku was a fashionable choice for Lions with their selection at No. 28 in total. It is also for a good reason. The defensive player of the year of ACC 2024 recorded 16.5 bags and 21 TFL for the Eagles last season, and had more multi-bag games (six) than bagless matches (four).
The strength of competition for Eagles was also great. The Boston College played 10 opponents Power Four in 2024, where 13.5 of the bags of Ezeiruaku came. He was ranked 17th among the defenders on board in the country in 2024.
The lions should largely select a rusher on board during the first round of the draft, and the classified player n ° 15 on the Big Board PFF would be a dream come true. The absence of on -board pressure in 2024 after the injury of Aidan Hutchinson was widely apparent, and the experience of Za’darius Smith proved that the Lions could afford one more rusher.
A trio of Ezeiruaku, Marcus Davenport and Hutchinson would keep opposing offensive coordinators overnight in 2025. The biggest concern for Ezeiruaku is the lack of bull and concerns surrounding his explosiveness and power. However, even this is compensated by the young people that Azeuaku brings. The 21 -year -old has time to develop and a large amount of skills in the meantime.
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Harmon had a season in small groups with the Oregon Ducks in 2025, recording 45 plated, 11 TFL and five bags. It was also noted No. 22 among all the country’s defensive interior players by PFF, while playing some of the country’s best competitions.
Although it can be a surprise to see the lions go with a defensive interior player in the first round, Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell’s strategy is built on taking the best available player. The Lions noted the interest of Harmon, calling on the prospect of an official visit to the top-30 recently.
In addition, Alim McNeill should not be back at the start of the 2025 season. Giving Levi Onwuzurike another inner player with a high pass, like Harmon, would report long -term dividends.
It should be noted that a selection of the first Tour of Harmon will indicate that the Lions can abandon a player such as Brodric Martin, a selection of third round in 2023. With Dj Reader and Roy Lopez also in the room, things could become crowded quickly.
Shavon Revel Jr., Cb, Caroline de l’Est
Revel was one of the most dynamic corners of the country for the pirates in 2023, but an injury stole from him most of the 2024 season. That said, he still displayed two interceptions in his three 2024 games, in addition to 13 breaks of passes and an interception in 2023.
Consequently, Revel is a player whom some quote as the first round, but others have slipped in the second round due to injury and competition problems. If Revel is indeed slipped or the lions exchange from the first round, he could be an ideal candidate.
It is the ideal size (6 feet 3 inches) among the corners. Ennis Rakestraw and Terrion Arnold should take a stage in 2025 alongside DJ Reed. However, adding another corner to the group, especially as talented and long and revealing, could be the best long -term movement for Detroit.
If Revel was entirely healthy in 2024, it would probably be placed in the first 15 choices (otherwise being a selection of the top 10). If Detroit can swindle it in the second, it can laugh to the bank.
Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
Reed was one of the best security in the country last season. He recorded 98 plated, seven TFL, 2.5 bags and three interceptions during the Nittany Lions race at the semi-finals of the university football playoffs. Despite this, its stock of titles fluctuates. Pff has no brand for Reed, while ESPN classified it in n ° 87 in total and the “beast” of athletics made it go to the fourth or fifth round.
It is considered a development perspective, with its coverage skills and the fight against fields that require improvement. However, with high physical marks and a good IQ of football, Reed could cut a big role with the Lions.
The security point is also a potential need for Detroit. While the staff intends to extend Kerby Joseph, nothing has yet been signed. Reed could certainly learn the cover and ball outfit of a player as competent as Joseph.
The Lions also expressed their interest in the Penn State product. It was a local visit that did not count for the 30 official Lions visits. Lions also have a good record with their Big Ten safety in half-tour. Just ask Joseph.
Shaun Dolac, LB, Buffalo
Dolac was undoubtedly the best secondary in the country, in terms of statistics, last season. One hundred and sixty-eight plated, 19 TFL, 6.5 bags and five interceptions could be called a successful career for some players. Dolac did it in a single season while being appointed first All-American team and was noted the second 3 by PFF.
However, for all his distinctions, he has so much concerns. A lack of size, its more advanced age, a lack of good competition and athletics lead to questions about the writing of the second. Add that Dolac missed eight games for Buffalo in 2023, and he had nervous scouts.
A late leaflet on the Lions would be an excellent movement here. The lions did not show a smaller aversion in the second room, as evidenced by Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez within 6 feet 1 inch.
Looking around the play, Alex Anzalone is in the last season of his contract. In addition, there are questions about how recently extended barnes will occur on its MCL and PCL tear in 2024. Rodriguez also torn its ACL in November.
Speaking of barnes, the results of measurable and dolac tests are comparable to the pre-routing numbers of the purdue product. Everything seemed to be fine for Barnes when he was taken to the fourth round in 2021.
The NFL 2025 draft is scheduled for April 24 to 26 in Green Bay, WISC.
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