Predicting Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes' draft day behavior is a losing proposition. He trades up, he trades down, he spends first rounders on guys at devalued positions like Inside Linebacker and Running Back. After last year's team was strafed with major injuries, though, the D Line and pass rush in particular are clearly in need of reinforcement. Free agency was pretty quiet around Detroit, so it appears that reinforcement will likely come via the draft.
Why the Lions should draft Nic Scourton with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the long-term potential is bigatozsports.com/nfl/detroit-...
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— Mike Payton (@atozpayton.bsky.social) April 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Nic Scourton of Texas A&M has the gritty vibe of a Lions guy, and may well be available at Pick 28. He has the strength and anchor to hold the edge and collapse the pocket as the Lions require, along with a devastating spin move and refined hand attack to give Aiden Hutchinson the sidekick he has lacked. His high motor and football IQ are sure to endear him to the high-octane football guys led by Dan Campbell.
Check out the Lions' seven-pick draft haul at the
Lions Team Draft Page. --Jud Branam, Lions Analyst