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• 2025 NFL draft scouting report: UCLA DE Oluwafemi Oladejo

  10-04-2025 15:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Film observations for UCLA DE Oluwafemi Oladejo—a potential Detroit Lions target in the 2025 NFL Draft. Oluwafemi Oladejo is an unpolished edge rusher prospect with desirable versatility and burst off the edge. He went from an off-ball linebacker—who was fifth in the Pac-12 conference in total tackles (91) at Cal as a sophomore in 2022—to an outside linebacker edge rusher after Week 2 this season. There, he finished fourth in the Big Ten in tackles for
  
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• Detroit Lions rookie minicamp observations: Notes on each draft pick

  09-05-2025 21:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Breaking down the Detroit Lions’ first rookie minicamp of 2025 and how each draft pick performed.The Detroit Lions rookie class took the field on Friday morning for the first of three rookie minicamp practices. This was the only of the three that will be opened to the media, so I took as detailed notes as I possibly could.
  Here are my biggest takeaways from practice, particularly with Detroit’s seven 2025 draft picks.Note: For a full list of parti
  
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• Detroit Lions first-round pick Tyleik Williams limited in rookie minicamp

  09-05-2025 20:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Tyleik Williams was limited in his first action, as part of the team’s plan for the first-round pick.Detroit Lions first-round pick Tyleik Williams was limited in his first NFL action on the opening day of rookie minicamp. When the team opened up with 11-on-11 walkthroughs, Williams was given limited reps at nose tackle. Then, when the team moved to individual drills, Williams worked one-on-one with a trainer on the hill at the b
  
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• Lions rookie minicamp: Tate Ratledge getting early center looks

  09-05-2025 19:36 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit Lions second-round pick Tate Ratledge is already getting significant looks at center.On Friday morning, Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew mentioned that he was excited about second-round pick Tate Ratledge’s versatility on the interior offensive line.“The first thing you see: this is a big man when you see him. He’s long, tall, big man. But you love the versatility of the player. He can play multiple
  
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• Former Detroit Lions WR trying out for New Orleans Saints

  09-05-2025 16:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images After nearly two season with the Detroit Lions, Donovan Peoples-Jones is getting a new opportunity with the New Orleans Saints.While the Detroit Lions kick off rookie minicamp this weekend, one former Lions receiver is trying out for another team.Donovan Peoples-Jones will participate in New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp as one of 16 tryout players. The Saints receiver room currently consists of Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, Cedrick Wilson Jr., and Rashid Shahe
  
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• Detroit Lions sign 10 UDFAs, announce rookie minicamp tryout list

  09-05-2025 15:24 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Lenny Padilla/Sentinel Contributor / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions officially announced their 2025 UDFA class and released the list of players trying out during rookie minicamp. With the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp beginning on Friday, the team officially announced the list of undrafted rookies that were signed following the 2025 NFL Draft. We have been keeping a tracker of the Lions' reported 2025 UDFA signings and even broke down the details of the 10 players reported
  
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• Detroit Lions reveal jersey numbers for 2025 NFL Draft class, UDFAs

  09-05-2025 14:52 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at the jersey numbers for the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft picks and UDFAs.As the Detroit Lions prepare to start rookie minicamp this weekend, the team revealed initial jersey numbers for their entire class of seven NFL Draft picks and their 10 undrafted rookie class (UDFAs). I say initial because it’s important to remember that rookies often change their jersey number once the roster is trimmed from 90 to 53 players. Right now, the
  
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• Open thread: Should the Lions try to sign Jadeveon Clowney?

  09-05-2025 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Do you think the Lions should try and sign defensive end Jadeveon Clowney now that he is a free agent? For a while now, many people around NFL circles have had only a few questions for Detroit Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes. After all, with one of the most complete and talented rosters in the NFL, there isn’t really much to pick apart.
  However, one specific area that people have been wondering about for some time is the defensive end position opposite
  
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• Detroit Lions rookie minicamp preview: 5 things to watch

  09-05-2025 13:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Detroit Lions rookie minicamp begins Friday. Here are five things to watch for.The Detroit Lions open up their set of three rookie minicamp practices on Friday morning. It will be the first opportunity for both the media and Lions coaches to see the 2025 NFL Draft class—plus the 11 reported UDFA signings—in action at Allen Park.Here are five things I’ll be keeping an eye out for during Friday’s practice.How will the Lions be using Isaac Te
  
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• 5 things to know about Lions 7th-round pick Dominic Lovett

  08-05-2025 15:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A dive deep into everything you should know about Detroit Lions 7th-round pick WR Dominic Lovett.We’ve come to the end of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class when it comes to our “5 things to know” series. Before we get into Lions seventh-round pick Dominic Lovett, make sure you catch up on the series below.
  Previously:5 things to know about Tyleik Williams
  5 things to know about Tate Ratledge
  5 things to know about Isaac TeSlaa
  5 things to know a
  
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• Lions mailbag: Projecting what the defensive line will look like

  08-05-2025 14:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK We break down what the Detroit Lions defensive line may look like and how they may treat subpackage personnel.Without a doubt, the biggest question mark on the Detroit Lions is their defensive line. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has pumped a lot of resources into the position—drafting Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike, Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, James Houston, Brodric Martin, Mekhi Wingo, and now Tyleik Williams—but there are still plenty
  
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• Open thread: What is the Lions’ biggest strength for 2025?

  08-05-2025 13:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Where are the Detroit Lions the strongest and the deepest on their 2025 roster?With most of the roster building done for the 2025 NFL season, it’s time to take inventory on the Detroit Lions players. We’ve already compiled an estimated depth chart, and projected what the 53-man roster may look like.But let’s take a bird’s eye view of the roster rather than getting into the nitty gritty.The best teams in the NFL have a specifi
  
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• Notes: ESPN insider gives important context to Lions’ selection of Isaac TeSlaa

  07-05-2025 18:45 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler provided some very important context to the Detroit Lions’ surprising selection of WR Isaac TeSlaa.Without a doubt, the most controversial pick of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft was their third-round selection of Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa. Not only did the Lions take him ahead of many projections of his draft position, but they used a pair of future third-round picks to move up from 102 to 70 to acquire him (and t
  
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• Lions’ Dan Jackson was one of the best college football stories

  07-05-2025 15:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Brett Davis-Imagn Images Five things to know about new Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson, who was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.Now a few weeks removed for the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft, it’s time to finish out our “5 things to know” series with the team’s seventh-round picks.While Georgia’s Dan Jackson and Dominic Lovett may not be in line for starting jobs, both have good chances to make the initial 53-man roster this year. They both can
  
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• VIDEO: What Kerby Joseph’s contract structure means for Detroit Lions

  07-05-2025 14:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel breaking down Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph’s contract extension.Meko and I (Morgan) are back over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube Channel giving our thoughts on Detroit Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph’s contract extension. If you are looking for a written breakdown of the deal, be sure to check out Jeremy’s article that details everything you need to know.We do o
  
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• Open thread: What has been Brad Holmes’ best draft day trade?

  07-05-2025 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Brad Holmes has been very active on draft day every year. Which trade was your favorite?Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes never shies away from trading for players he likes, whether that’s moving up or down. It can come at a steep cost, but that is easily forgotten if the picks pan out. While there was a less than enthusiastic response to the price the Lions paid to trade up 32 spots in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft for WR Isaac TeSlaa, Br
  
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• How did the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft picks score on the Grit Index?

  07-05-2025 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the Lions 2025 draft class and how they fit into the Grit Index. The Detroit Lions acquired seven new players in the 2025 NFL Draft, bringing in another batch of youth to help strengthen the roster. Some players will immediately challenge for starting roles, while others will compete for situational/reserve roles or roster spots in general, but each of them fits the Lions organization in their own way.
  This offseason,
  
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• Detroit Lions approval poll: GM Brad Holmes (Post-2025 NFL Draft)

  06-05-2025 15:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Do you approve of the job Lions general manager Brad Holmes has done in four years of work?When it comes to popular sports figures in Detroit, it doesn’t get much bigger than Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. Now entering his fifth season with the team, Holmes has built up a roster that is unlike anything we’ve seen in Detroit for at least six or seven decades.
  The Lions are coming off their most successful regular se
  
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• 2 Georgia writers share insights on Lions ‘gritty’ guard Tate Ratledge

  06-05-2025 14:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tapping two Georgia writer’s to get key information on the Lions new guard acquisition, Tate Ratledge.The Detroit Lions traded up three spots to grab Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a move that could pay dividends on the offensive line immediately and in the future.
  Offensive linemen often don’t get as much media coverage as other position groups during the pre-draft process, so I spoke with
  
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• Open thread: What was the Detroit Lions’ best offseason addition?

  06-05-2025 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Now that the Detroit Lions have made most of their roster moves via free agency and the NFL Draft, what was their best move?When it comes to the Detroit Lions’ offseason additions, the team didn’t come away with a bounty of new faces. That was mostly by design. Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it clear that they are in savings mode—attempting to keep as many core players around via re-signings while also saving cap space for future exten
  
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• State of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 roster: Position battles, depth analysis

  05-05-2025 17:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Breaking down the 2025 Detroit Lions roster, biggest position battles ahead, and assessing the team’s depth at each position.With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, most of the Detroit Lions’ roster acquisition is done. There will still likely be a signing or two before training camp, but what you see with the Lions 2025 depth chart is pretty much what you’re going to get this season.So on this week’s episode o
  
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• 2025 Detroit Lions draft roundtable: Best Lions pick

  05-05-2025 16:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our staff makes their pick for the best 2025 Detroit Lions draft pick.To conclude our 2025 Detroit Lions draft roundtable, our staff selected their favorite pick from the team’s seven selections. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has seemingly hit on at least two or three picks every single draft, and this one figures to be no different.Before we get into our selections, catch up on our seven-part draft recap below:Previous roundtables:Biggest surprise fr
  
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• 8 free agents the Detroit Lions could sign post-draft

  05-05-2025 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A look at eight free agents the Detroit Lions may be interested in after the 2025 NFL Draft.Halfway through the 2025 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes reminded the media that the player acquisition phase does not end with the draft.“We’ll keep looking. I mean, we’ll turn over every stone. There are other avenues in the player acquisition process, so it doesn’t stop at the draft,” Holmes said.Though the Lions are
  
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• Breaking down the Detroit Lions 2025 UDFA class

  05-05-2025 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at what the Detroit Lions are getting in their 2025 undrafted free agent rookie class. In addition to the seven selected players in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have also reportedly added another 11 rookies to their roster from the undrafted free agent (UDFA) market.This year’s UDFA class comes in twos. Amongst this class, Lions general manager Brad Holmes targeted a pair of running backs, wide receivers
  
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• Open thread: Will every 2025 Lions draft pick make the initial 53-man roster?

  05-05-2025 13:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a stacked roster right now. Can every 2025 NFL Draft pick make the final 53-man roster?The Detroit Lions are entering rare territory for the Brad Holmes regime: not every draft pick is safe.
  From Holmes’ debut 2021 draft class all the way up to 2024, only one Lions draft pick (James Houston) failed to make the initial 53-man roster in their rookie season—barring injured players like Hendon Hooker. Jermar Jefferson in 2021
  
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• Notes: The Athletic’s data and math gives Lions’ 2025 draft class an ‘F’

  04-05-2025 18:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Athletic didn’t love the Lions’ 2025 draft class, giving them a grade of an F based off their combined data. I understand this is part of the NFL draft process: assigning grades to a group of players who have not taken any snaps in the league. With that said, and stop me if you have heard this before, but there are people out there that have a lot to say about the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class. Among them, Austin M
  
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• Detroit Lions 2025 draft roundtable: Least favorite pick

  04-05-2025 15:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our staff makes their pick for least favorite Detroit Lions pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.At this point in time, it’s hard to doubt Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. He’s built up so much goodwill with an incredible hit rate in his first four NFL drafts that if you criticize a pick, you’re playing against the odds.That said, we all are entitled to our opinions, and even the best talent evaluators turn out to be wrong from time to time. S
  
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• Video reveals Detroit Lions received trade-down call in 1st round

  04-05-2025 14:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions received a call from the Philadelphia Eagles to trade down in the first round, but Brad Holmes wasn’t interested.The Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft could have gone a million different ways than it did, and it’s start with the first round. On Thursday night, the Lions stayed patient, stikcing with their original 28th overall pick and selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams.But a video from the Philadelphia Eagles—&
  
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• Open thread: Which Round 3 or later Lions pick will have biggest rookie impact?

  04-05-2025 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images Which of the Lions’ five final draft pick will have the biggest rookie impact in 2025? The Detroit Lions are at a point in their roster development where they no longer expect anyone other than their first—and maybe second—picks in the NFL Draft to come in and be immediate starters. Detroit came into the 2025 NFL Draft with really only one or two starting spots available on the roster, and every other draft pick was likely made with a rota
  
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• Roundtable: Which Lions draft pick are you most excited to see in training camp?

  03-05-2025 14:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Tyler Ingham/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our staff makes their pick for Detroit Lions 2025 draft pick we’re most excited to see in training camp.With the NFL Draft behind us, Detroit Lions training camp will be here before you know it. While rookie minicamp and OTAs will give us a taste of the 2025 Lions team, the limitations on practice at that point in the offseason will restrict our ability to scout both the team and individual players.
  So if we want to see what the Lions
  
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