Player: Wide receiver Dominic Lovett, Georgia
Pick: Round 7, 244th overall
Ht/Wt: 5-10, 185
Combine results: 4.4s 40-yard dash | 33.5" vertical | 10'0" broad jump
Quick Hits:
- Lovett produced three consecutive seasons with at least 54 receptions and more than 600 yards, splitting his career at two SEC schools in Missouri and Georgia.
- His 59 receptions and six touchdowns led the team in 2024 and he had at least three receptions in every game for the Bulldogs, who reached the quarterfinals of the CFP Playoff.
- He's most productive in the slot, where 86.5 percent of his snaps were.
View photos of wide receiver Dominic Lovett.
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Alabama in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs in for a touchdown after catching a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) is brought down by Ball State defensive back Thailand Baldwin (12) after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs for a touchdown against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs past Florida defensive back Trikweze Bridges (7) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) is pushed out of bounds by Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Aug. 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson Aug. 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs against Georgia Tech defensive back Warren Burrell (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) catches a pass in front of Florida defensive back DJ Douglas (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won in eight overtime periods. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6)scores a touchdown past Florida State defensive back Greedy Vance Jr. (21) in the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett makes a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Resume:
- 2022 All-SEC Second Team (Missouri)
- 2024 Preseason All-SEC Third Team selection (Georgia)
- 2025 Senior Bowl game participant
Expert analysis: "Lovett is as smooth as churned butter with an effortless glide and easy transitions inside his route. He's a slender slot who can slip by press but has trouble dealing with physical coverage at times. A heavy percentage of his targets came within a few yards of the line of scrimmage, but he's capable of expanding his sphere of influence as a pass catcher. — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
"With synchronized shake in his routes, Lovett created quick windows underneath for catch-and-go plays. Overall, Lovett presents a small-throwing target and likely will be limited to the slot, but he has a fluid stride with solid ball skills to make plays — if given the chance. His speed can be used on special teams, as well. - Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Twentyman's take: The Georgia speedster has a tough road to make the roster with how deep Detroit's wide receiver room is, but Lovett's best chance to prove he can be a contributor might be on special teams. That's something GM Brad Holmes specifically mentioned after the selection. Lovett was mainly a slot player and he'll have one of the best in the business to learn from in Detroit in Amon-Ra St. Brown.
View photos from inside the Detroit Lions draft room.
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Principal Owner and Chair Sheila Hamp during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Assistant General Manager Ray Agnew and Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Director of Pro Scouting Rob Lohman during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Senior Personnel Executive John Dorsey during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 24, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Senior Personnel Executive John Dorsey, Detroit Lions Senior Director of Football Administration Charlie Adkins, Detroit Lions Director of College Scouting Brian Hudspeth, Detroit Lions Senior Advisor Player Personnel Operations/Strategic Initiatives Don Corzine, Detroit Lions Assistant General Manager Ray Agnew, Detroit Lions Chief Operating Officer Mike Disner, Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood, Detroit Lions Director of Pro Scouting Rob Lohman, Detroit Lions Scouting Advancement Coordinator Michael Pelfrey, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions Director of Pro Scouting Dwane Joseph and Detroit Lions Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO Chris Spielman during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Senior Personnel Executive John Dorsey, Detroit Lions Senior Director of Football Administration Charlie Adkins, Detroit Lions Director of College Scouting Brian Hudspeth, Detroit Lions Senior Advisor Player Personnel Operations/Strategic Initiatives Don Corzine, Detroit Lions Assistant General Manager Ray Agnew, Detroit Lions Chief Operating Officer Mike Disner, Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood, Detroit Lions Director of Pro Scouting Rob Lohman, Detroit Lions Scouting Advancement Coordinator Michael Pelfrey, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions Director of Pro Scouting Dwane Joseph and Detroit Lions Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO Chris Spielman during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
The Detroit Lions staff wear Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes' college football jersey during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, and Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood during the 2025 NFL Draft at the Meijer Performance Center on April 26, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Bambini's take: Lovett is the third Lions pick out of Georgia in the 2025 Draft. He joins third-round selection Isaac TeSlaa (Arkansas) as wide receivers drafted by Detroit this year. His comfortability in the slot, speed and experience as a gunner should allow him to compete for a spot as a core special-teamer. He's not an explosive receiver, but he excels in short, quick routes for easy yardage.
What he had to say: "Mainly that I just can play bigger than what I am even though I'm 5'10", a smaller guy. You can still put me on the outside, put me on a big box fade and I just play bigger that what I am." — Lovett on what he wanted to prove to teams at the NFL Combine
