Detroit Lions
25 Apr 2025

Tim Twentyman

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books and the Detroit Lions drafted Ohio State defensive tackleTyleik WilliamsThursday night with theNo. 28 pick in the first round. Detroit sees Williams as a versatile defender who can step into the defensive line rotation and give them some juice inside both as a run defender and pass rusher.

Detroit currently has one pick each in the second (60th overall) and third (102nd) rounds Friday. There's always a few mock drafts that cover Day 2. What do those have the Lions doing with their two picks Friday? Let's find out:

Pro Football Focus staff:Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas (No. 60)

Why:Jackson is a fundamentally sound player with alluring length and surprising cornering ability for a player of his size. His overall pass-rush win percentage has been low throughout his career, which presents him as a high-floor, versatile defensive end who can be a solid starter for odd or even fronts.

Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas (No. 102)

Why:TeSlaa began his college career at the Division II level where his father also played receiver before making the leap to the SEC. While his production didn't pop against top-tier competition, his size, explosiveness and sure hands give him a starting-caliber ceiling as a "big slot" option with developmental upside.

PFF'sfull mock

Matt Miller, ESPN:JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State (No. 60)

Why:The top remaining need for the Lions comes oppositeAidan Hutchinson, where a former college rival in Tuimoloau could fit. The three-year starter has prototypical size (6-foot-4, 265 pounds) and has tape against first-round offensive tackles that make you believe he has the skills to become a quality starter.

Miller'sfull mock

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports:Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia (No. 60); Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State (No. 102)

Why:The Lions select a grinder (Milum) who knows how to win ugly and can play guard or tackle in the NFL.

Trapasso'sfull mock

Daniel Flick, Sports Illustrated:Alfred Collins, DT, Texas (No. 60); Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Michigan (No. 102)

Why:They don't come much bigger than the 6' 6", 332-pound Collins, whose power and physicality at the point of attack should intrigue Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

Flick'sfull mock

Bryce Lazenby, Newsweek:Bradyn Swinson, Edge, LSU (No. 60); Savion Williams, WR, TCU (No. 102)

Why:The Lions go defense again, taking a promising edge-rusher in Swinson. The team needs to help out Hutchinson, and Swinson could develop into a special player.

Lazenby'sfull mock

Ayrton Ostly, USA Today:Cameron Williams, OT, Texas (No. 60); Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech (No. 102)

Why:The Texas tackle has a high ceiling thanks to his athletic gifts but needs time to develop. He could be a long-term starter at tackle or guard.

Ostly'sfull mock

Bleacher Report staff:Landon Jackson, Edge Arkansas (No. 60);Dorian Strong, DB, Virginia Tech (No. 102)

Bleacher report'sfull mock

Nick Gray, Nashville Tennessean,Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia (No. 60);Jared Ivey, DL, Ole Miss (No. 102)

Gray'sfull mock

Luke Easterling, Athlon Sports:JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State (No. 60);Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville (No. 102)

Easterling'sfull mock

Jeff Risdon, Draft Wire:Femi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA (No. 60);Jordan Hancock, DB, Ohio State (No. 102)

Ridson'sfull mock

Adam Stites, Yahoo Sports:Jared Ivey, Edge, Ole Miss (No. 60)

Stites'full mock

Carmen Vitali, Fox Sports:Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State (No. 60)

Why:Sure, the Lions took two corners with their first two picks last year, but did you see all those injuries last season?

Vitali'sfull mock