The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. The Detroit Lions selected seven players to make up their newest draft class with a focus on bolstering the trenches.
Between the draft and free agency, there are a lot of new players to keep an eye on as the Lions continue to work their way through the offseason training program.
Which new Lion are you most excited to see hit the field in 2025? I asked the Detroitlions.com crew, and here's what they had to say:
Tim Twentyman: Defensive lineman Tyleik Williams
The reaction in the draft room by the Lions brass when they were able to select Tyleik Williams at No. 28 tells me he was the player they targeted and really wanted. His quickness for a player with his size and strength traits is really intriguing. I think there's more there as an interior pass rusher than he was asked to do at Ohio State.
My guess is he carves out an early role and it will really be exciting to watch him once Alim McNeill returns from a torn ACL suffered in December and those two can play off each other with their size/strength/quickness combination along the interior of Detroit's defensive line.
View photos of the seven players the Detroit Lions selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.
DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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Dannie Rogers: Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa
The new Detroit Lion I'm most intrigued to see hit the field in 2025 is the hometown kid and third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa. He'll be fifth in line in the receiver room behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond.
It will be interesting to see his versatile skillset against the big guys in the NFL with his 6-foot-4-inch frame. I'll be curious to see what role he's slated in more — the slot or on the outside — and if he can climb the ladder to the No. 3 spot in the room before the regular season starts.
Cole Bambini: Cornerback D.J. Reed
Detroit wasn't the biggest player in free agency, but the one pick-up general manager Brad Holmes invested in the most was cornerback D.J. Reed, who signed a three-year deal in March. Reed, another veteran presence in the secondary, will line up across Terrion Arnold and I'm excited to see that cornerback pairing complemented by the Lions' dynamic safety duo of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. I think the Lions could have the best secondary in the league.
Reed is an aggressive corner with strong coverage skills and a high-level tackling ability, and I'm hoping he can generate more interceptions for the Lions at the position — Detroit recorded just two interceptions at cornerback in 2024.
View photos from offseason workouts on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (9) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 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 April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Loren Strickland (24) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 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 April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal (75) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Roy Lopez (51) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 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 April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Isaac Ukwu (45) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on April 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Editor's Pick: Rookie OL
I'm cheating and picking both rookie interior offensive linemen — Tate Ratledge and Miles Frazier.
The Lions' offense runs through their offensive line, and there's an open starting spot at guard with the departure of Kevin Zeitler in free agency. Can either of these two rookies show enough in OTAs & training camp to earn a role over one of the veterans on the roster? It should be fun to watch.
