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.