Lions stocked up at LB but could look to the draft to answer questions beyond 2025
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 linebackers.
Current roster: Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes, Jack Campbell, Malcolm Rodriguez, Grant Stuard, Trevor Nowaske, Ezekiel Turner, Anthony Pittman, DaRon Gilbert, Abraham Beauplan
Short-term need: 1 out of 10
Long-term need: 6 out of 10
Top prospects: Jihaad Campbell, Jalon Walker
Day 2 options: Carson Schwesinger, Demetrius Knight, Chris Paul Jr.
Late-round considerations: Danny Stutsman, Smael Mondon Jr., Jackson Woodward
Analysis: After giving the position plenty of love in free agency, Detroit’s linebacker room is bursting at the seams.