Engine of Detroit Lions offense due for a tune-up heading into the 2025 NFL draft
When considering how an NFL team will approach the upcoming draft, you have to look beyond the immediate roster needs. A selection should be viewed as a four-year investment. Therefore, we must consider the bigger picture with each possible choice.
Continuing our position-by-position look at Detroit’s roster heading into the 2025 draft, let’s shift our attention to the offensive line.
Current roster: Frank Ragnow, Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell, Graham Glasgow, Christian Mahogany, Dan Skipper, Giovanni Manu, Jamarco Jones, Colby Sorsdal, Kayode Awosika, Netane Muti, Kingsley Eguakun
Short-term need: 4/10
Long-term need: 9/10
Top prospects: Tyler Booker, Donovan Jackson, Grey Zabel
Day 2 options: Jonah Savaiinaea, Marcus Mbow, Aireontae Ersery
Late-round considerations: Joe Huber, Nash Jones, Jackson Slater, Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson
Analysis: The Lions view the offensive line as the engine of a high-octane unit that’s finished top-five in scoring the past three seasons and set a franchise record for points in 2024. But if that engine is going to continue humming, it’s going to need a tune-up sooner rather than later.