Lions mock draft roundup with 10 days until the 2025 NFL Draft
With less than two weeks before the start of the NFL Draft, teams are making their final touches to their big board and we'll start to hear reports on what teams may or may not do in the first round -- whether those reports are true is another story.
With the time ticking away, mock drafts will start to finalize and zero in on potential targets. We'll round up some mock drafts again, as we've done in the past, and get another look at where the media thinks the Detroit Lions can go with the 28th pick in the first round.
"Lions can go a number of ways here, but Harmon's high-end interior pass rush and impressive football character make him a fit on a Detroit defensive front that only has Alim McNeill at DT beyond 2025."
Jeff Kerr, CBS Sports: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
"The Lions get a great player in Banks at No. 28, one too good to pass up. While Banks can thrive at tackle, he could become an All-Pro at guard -- especially on the Lions offensive line. Imagine him next to Penei Sewell."
Jacob Infante, Pro Football Network: Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
"Kevin Zeitler left for the Titans in free agency, giving the Lions an opening at right guard along an otherwise-stacked Detroit Lions offensive line.
"North Dakota State has had two offensive linemen drafted on Day 2 in the last four years. Grey Zabel, an experienced starter with strong short-area quickness, a nasty demeanor, and versatility across the line, could be the highest-drafted player of the bunch."
John Daigle, Establish The Run: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
"Detroit's sack rate plummeted to 31st (4.8%) without Aidan Hutchinson from Week 7 on, highlighting their pressing need for another EDGE rusher behind him."
Marcus Mosher, The 33rd Team: Donovan Ezieruaku, EDGE, Boston College
"James Pearce is a better pure rusher than Donovan Ezeiruaku, but the Lions value character, and his is top-notch.
"Ezeiruaku is an undersized rusher who might need some time to learn how to stop the run, but he can get after the quarterback and would be a perfect fit opposite Aidan Hutchinson."
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
"It feels like every time I get to this slot, the Lions are sitting in a great position. They can add another edge pass rusher into their rotation (Georgia's Mykel Williams), capitalize on a wide receiver that falls or go back to the identity of their rebuild: the offensive line. Jackson had to play left tackle for much of this season, but his tape at guard is outstanding."
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