Our 2025 NFL Draft preview series continues on the PODcast. Last week, we kicked things off by looking at the skill position players we liked on Days 1, 2, and 3 of the draft. This week, we start looking at the Detroit Lions’ options on defense.
While the linebacker position isn’t a huge immediate need, it is a significant future need. The following linebackers under contract are in the final year of their deals: Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Grant Stuard, Ezekiel Turner, Anthony Pittman, Abraham Beauplan, and DaRon Gilbert. Or to say simpler: only Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes are part of this team’s long-term plan.