Detroit Lions address key needs in 3-round post-Senior Bowl mock draft<\/p>\n
The 2025 draft is not overly complic<\/p>\n
ated for the Detroit Lions, and this post-Senior Bowl three-round mock reflects that approach.<\/p>\n
With the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Senior Bowl now concluded, the first major steps in the 2025 pre-draft process have wrapped up.<\/p>\n
That signals the start of an increased focus on mock drafts, leading up to the NFL Combine and Pro Day season. Currently, the Lions possess seven picks for the 2025 draft, with two of those (the first and second rounds) locked in at No. 28 and No. 60, respectively.<\/p>\n
Using the Pro Football Network\u2019s mock draft simulator, here\u2019s how our three-round mock draft looks following the Senior Bowl.<\/p>\n
Detroit Lions post-Senior Bowl 3-round mock draft<\/p>\n
First Round, pick No.28: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall<\/p>\n
Green had been considered a potential first-round pick before the Senior Bowl, and the event served as a crucial test to see how he\u2019d fare against more formidable competition than he faced at Marshall. He stood out in one-on-one pass-rush drills, even creating a viral moment where he overpowered Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly (a possible first-rounder). Green carried this momentum into team drills.<\/p>\n
He eased concerns about his weight when he weighed in at 251 pounds at the Senior Bowl, and he\u2019s proven to be an effective pass rusher (with 17 sacks last season, leading the FBS). Green is also a complete edge defender (84 tackles and 23 tackles for loss last year), making him a great fit for the Lions.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s likely Green won\u2019t be available by the time the Lions pick at No. 28, but he was here, so I selected him.<\/p>\n
Second Round, pick No. 60: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State<\/p>\n
The Lions made the mistake of waiting too long to replace Josh Reynolds last offseason, but they won\u2019t repeat that. Tim Patrick, a free agent, could attract attention from other teams after a healthy season, and the Lions may turn to free agency to fill the void. However, it wouldn\u2019t be surprising for them to draft a WR3.<\/p>\n
Higgins fits that need. Standing 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, he\u2019s an “X” receiver with a mix of contested catch skills, quickness, and impressive route-running despite his size. Over his two years at Iowa State (after transferring from Eastern Kentucky), he caught 62 passes for 15+ yards (the third most in the FBS during that span, according to Pro Football Focus). PFF also highlighted his improved separation in routes during Senior Bowl week.<\/p>\n
Given the way the draft unfolded, Higgins seems like an ideal choice for the Lions.<\/p>\n
Third Round, pick No. 101: Miles Frazier, OG, LSU<\/p>\n
Note: This is the pick the Lions will receive for losing defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets’ head coaching job, and it will be close to pick No. 100 once the full draft order is finalized.<\/p>\n
Frazier primarily played right guard during his last two seasons at LSU (though he did start his final game at right tackle), allowing only 19 quarterback pressures across more than 1,000 pass-blocking snaps. He also played every position except center throughout his five years at LSU, showcasing the versatility that the Lions need in their offensive line depth. By all reports, he had a strong week at the Senior Bowl.<\/p>\n
The Lions’ guard situation is uncertain, with Kevin Zeitler heading to free agency and Graham Glasgow coming off a rough season. Frazier might not start immediately, but he provides excellent depth and could compete for a starting spot at guard.<\/p>\n
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