The Detroit Lions are moving through the offseason workout program with OTAs up next.
With a new year comes new opportunity for every player on the Lions' roster. Which Lion could be poised for a breakout season? I asked the Detroitlions.com crew, and here's what they had to say:
Tim Twentyman: Linebacker Jack Campbell
Campbell had 131 tackles in 2024 with five tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, five passes defended and 1.5 sacks. There are few players I've been around as prepared and cerebral as him. Frank Ragnow comes to mind.
If Campbell gets around 150 tackles and adds a little more in the tackles for loss and sack department, I think he can be in the conversation for the Pro Bowl. I think he's going to be a monster in the middle of Kelvin Sheppard's defense this fall.
View photos from offseason workouts on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver III (38) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Kye Robichaux (25) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (61) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow (60) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Nate Lynn (57) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Dannie Rogers: Wide receiver Jameson Williams
I'll go offense with my 2025 breakout player. Williams just barely eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark last season (1,001). I think his fourth NFL season is when Williams puts it all together, and the best part is, offensive coordinator John Morton believes that too.
Morton told us this spring that Williams has been unbelievable in meetings with his attention to detail. We hear those kind of compliments about the best players in the NFL. Williams recording 1,500 receiving yards this season wouldn't surprise me.
Cole Bambini: Cornerback Terrion Arnold
Arnold had a solid rookie season in 2024, recording 60 tackles (47 solo), 10 passes defended and a fumble recovery. Early on, he had a tendency to commit defensive holding or pass interference penalties but improved as the season went on, and I think that progress that will carry over into his second season.
With opposing quarterbacks knowing Detroit's secondary consists of Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch and D.J. Reed, I have a feeling they'll target the young Arnold, which gives him a shot to make more defensive plays and notch interceptions for a breakout year.
Editor's Pick: Safety Brian Branch
You could argue the third-year defensive back already had his breakout, but I think even bigger things are in store for Branch in his second season playing safety full-time.
Branch recorded 109 tackles (79 solo), 16 passes defended, six quarterback hits and four interceptions last season. His playmaking instincts are off the charts, and I think he'll continue to build on those numbers, especially the interceptions.
