After a shocking early exit in the playoffs, the Detroit Lions will need to address their biggest needs in order to not only get back to the playoffs but go further than they did this year. Their biggest needs come from the front lines both on offense and defense, and they were badly missing Aiden Hutchinson on the defensive side down the stretch and into the postseason. With the 2025 NFL Draft right around the corner, the Lions will have an opportunity to address those needs and add talent to their offensive and defensive lines.
Two-round mock draft has the Lions focusing on the trenches
In a two-round mock draft done by Sports Illustrated’s John Maakaron, the Lions address both the offensive and defensive line with two potentially high-upside selections. With their first-round pick (No. 28), he has the Lions taking Oregon offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr., while addressing the pass rush in the second round with Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen with pick No. 60.