Safety may not be the Detroit Lions’ biggest need at the moment. Detroit has All-Pro Kerby Joseph and Pro Bowl Brian Branch returning for the 2025 season. But as of now, there are questions both about the future and the depth of the position. Ifeatu Melifonwu is a free agent this year, while Joseph could be next year. The only other safeties currently signed to the roster are Morice Norris, Loren Strickland, and Erick Hallett—two undrafted players in 2024 and one who has never played an NFL down.
The 2025 NFL Draft class has a few standout safeties that could be in play for the Lions.