The initial key events of the 2025 pre-draft process have concluded, marked by the East-West Shrine Bowl and, more notably, the Senior Bowl now completed.
This also indicates that mock draft season is about to intensify, in anticipation of the NFL Combine and Pro Day season approaching. Currently, the Detroit Lions possess seven selections in the 2025 draft, including two fixed positions (first and second rounds) at pick No. 28 and pick No. 60.
Utilizing Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator, this is the result of our three-round mock draft after the Senior Bowl.
Detroit Lions three-round mock draft following the Senior Bowl
First Round, selection No.28: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Green was viewed as a likely first-round selection prior to the Senior Bowl, and the event would serve as a challenge to see how he performed against stronger opponents than he encountered at Marshall over the past two years. He performed excellently in one-on-one pass rush situations, highlighted by the viral instance when he took down Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly (a likely first-round selection), and he maintained that momentum during team drills.
Green also put aside worries regarding his weight when he weighed in at 251 pounds during the Senior Bowl. He is an effective pass rusher (an FBS-high 17 sacks last season), but he is also a complete edge defender (84 total tackles and 23 tackles for loss last season) who would be a perfect match for the Lions.
There is a significant chance that Green will be taken well before the Lions are on the clock at No. 28. However, since he was present, I gladly accepted him.
Second Round, selection No. 60: Jayden Higgins, wide receiver, Iowa State
The Lions took too much time to find a suitable replacement for Josh Reynolds last offseason, and they will avoid repeating that error. Tim Patrick is a free agent who might discover a strong demand for his talents elsewhere after completing a healthy season, and the Lions may pursue free agency to find his replacement. However, selecting a WR3 option from the draft is certainly a possibility.
Higgins enters. He possesses the ideal “X” receiver dimensions (6-foot-4, 210 pounds), combined with the essential skill to make contested catches, as well as the speed and route-running proficiency that contradict his size. During his two years at Iowa State, following his transfer from Eastern Kentucky, he recorded 62 receptions of at least 15 yards (the third-most in FBS during that time, as per Pro Football Focus). PFF also highlighted his advancement in creating separation with his routes from Tuesday to Wednesday practices throughout Senior Bowl week.
Given how the board shaped up in this scenario, Higgins emerged as the best choice for the Lions.
Frazier played predominantly at right guard during his final two seasons at LSU (although he did start the last game of his career at right tackle), permitting only 19 quarterback pressures across over 1,000 total pass blocking snaps during that time. Nonetheless, he occupied every position other than center throughout his five seasons, and that is precisely the type of versatility the Lions should pursue for offensive line depth. According to everyone, he had a remarkable week in Mobile.
The Lions’ guard circumstances are currently in transition, as Kevin Zeitler is a free agent and Graham Glasgow is returning from a subpar season. Frazier may not automatically be named a starter right away, but in terms of overall depth and possible competition at guard, he seems quite promising.