NFL Draft just a few months away, our Bryce Lazenby has put together a four-found mock draft for the Detroit Lions that addresses multiple needs on defense, including at edge rusher.

Detroit spent their first two draft picks at the position, drafting Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. This year, their obvious need is an edge rusher who can line up alongside Aidan Hutchinson.

We're talking about the draft later than usual, but much sooner than anyone expected this year, now that we know where the Lions will pick in Round 1.

The Detroit Lions were predicted to draft Ohio State's Jack Sawyer in the first round of the latest mock draft. Early on in the 2025 offseason, it seems pretty obvious where the Detroit Lions need to focus on improving their roster.

The Detroit Lions ' 2024 season is over, but the 2025 NFL draft buzz is just beginning. The Lions hold the 28th overall pick in the first round, after being the team with the best record of the four losers on divisional round weekend. They have six picks in the draft.

Pro Football Focus has the Detroit Lions selecting Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Assuming the Detroit Lions actually bring back Za'Darius Smith, the team needs to bring in more depth along the edge and a long-term running mate for Aidan Hutchinson. CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso has the Lions doing just that in his latest mock draft.