The Lions continue to build here in the trenches with Weissman's second pick as they add much-needed depth at defensive end. The Lions have brought back some depth pieces but need a true running mate with Aidan Hutchinson. Umanielen had 10.5 sacks last season for the Rebels.

The Detroit Lions could be targeting two Michigan Wolverines in the NFL Draft in order to bolster the defensive unit.

The Detroit Lions have the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Lions own seven total picks in the seven-round draft. Every pick in the seven-round NFL Draft. • Round 1: April 24, 8 p.m. ET • Rounds 2-3: April 25, 7 p.m. ET • Rounds 4-7: April 26, noon ET

Aside from signing former New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year deal, the Lions opted against a flurry of high-profile moves. Instead, they focused on bolstering defensive depth with additions like Grant Stuard and Roy Lopez while also signing Kyle Allen and Kenny Yeboah to reinforce the offense.

Detroit News writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva teamed up to jointly make every pick in our latest mock draft. Here's who they gave to the Lions.

The Detroit Lions are heading towards picking up the fifth-year option of wide receiver Jameson Williams. “Look, it’s heading that way that we are most likely gonna be doing that,” Holmes said, via ESPN.

Lions will 'most likely' pick up fifth-year option on WR Jameson Williams, which would keep Jamo in Detroit through the 2026 season

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