Nickname?
Tate Ratledge: Tater Tot
Hometown?
Ratledge: Rome, Georgia
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you'd take them would be …
Ratledge: Nearby lake to see the view of the mountains
College major?
Ratledge: Sports Management
If you could live in the world of a TV show or movie, what would it be?
Ratledge: The 100
Which actor would play you in a movie about your life?
Ratledge: Daniel McBride (Kenny Powers)
View photos of Detroit Lions second-round pick Tate Ratledge from the 2025 offseason.
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 10, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 10, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 3, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 15, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 15, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 14, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 10, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 10, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Favorite emoji?
Ratledge: Laughing
Favorite meal?
Ratledge: Steak (rare), French fries, asparagus
What would your entrance music be?
Ratledge: Hells Bells — AC/DC
Do you have any hidden talents?
Ratledge: I can kill a turkey better than 99 percent of America.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
Ratledge: Turkey hunting
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Ratledge: Teleportation
If you could play a different NFL position, what would it be?
Ratledge: I feel like I'd like to be a receiver, put me on a go ball.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Ratledge: First off, graduating college. Second, being elected team captain last year at Georgia.
Who's one person you'd like to meet?
Ratledge: Nikola Jokić. My idol.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Ratledge: Nikola Jokić
What's your favorite thing about Detroit so far?
Ratledge: Meeting all these guys and having the opportunity to come here and work.
