Meanwhile, the Lions surprised some by drafting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with their first-round selection, as many experts predicted they would select an edge rusher with the 28th overall pick.

Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft saw the Detroit Lions trade up twice to select a pair of players in Georgia guard Tate Ratledge and Hudsonville native Isaac TeSlaa — both of whom they had highly rated on their board and believe will be significant contributors to the offense.