Like we talked about with the defensive line on Tuesday, this 2025 class of interior offensive linemen is one of the strengths of this draft. It's rich and deep in talent, with teams being able to find starters well into Day 2.

The Detroit Lions had one of the best offensive lines in football last year but lost veteran starting guard Kevin Zeitler to free agency.

With Detroit currently selecting at the end of the first round (No. 28), there could be terrific value in selecting one of the best interior offensive linemen in the class late on the first night.

The Lions return Pro Bowler Frank Ragnow, 28, at center and he's one of the best in the business. Veteran left guard Graham Glasgow returns, though he's coming off a little bit of a down season by his standards. The team selected Christian Mahogany in the sixth round last year. He made some spot starts for them and looked pretty good, and he could compete for a starting job this season.

What's the future at center beyond Ragnow's 2026 season (when his current deal expires). Will Glasgow, 32, have a bounce-back year? Is Mahogany ready to step in as a full-time starter? Lions head coach Dan Campbell said last week they might play Giovanni Manu at guard some this offseason. How will that work out?

Adding another young interior lineman to the mix, maybe one with the versatility to play multiple spots, might not be a bad idea in a year when it's considered a really strong class.

Interior offensive line class draft strength: Depth. There's a skillset for every kind of scheme in the league with this class. There's also versatility with a number of players having experience at multiple different spots. When it comes to offensive line numbers on gameday, teams value versatility with their players upfront.

Lions interior offensive line depth chart: Ragnow, Glasgow, Mahogany, Kayode Awosika, Netane Muti, Colby Sorsdal, Kingsley Eguakun.

Lions interior offensive line draft priority: Moderate. It's more about what provides the most value when they are on the clock late in the first round, if they stay at No. 28. The two deepest position groups in this class are defensive and offensive line, and it won't be surprising at all if the best player on Lions GM Brad Holmes' board when it's his time on the clock comes from one of those two position groups.

Adding one of the best interior offensive linemen in the class to compete with Mahogany and Glasgow for a starting spot, while also adding top-quality depth and potentially a future plan at center could make a lot of sense for a roster like Detroit's that has few true weaknesses heading into the draft.

Five interior offensive linemen who could fit the Lions:

1. Tyler Booker, Alabama

6-5, 321. 21 bench press reps.

Booker was a two-year starter at Alabama with terrific size, physical traits and technique. He's got the prototypical size, mass and nastiness to step in and be a Day 1 starter in the NFL. He's really good in the run game and that certainly fits Detroit's mentality as an offensive line group upfront. He allowed just half a sack and graded out at a 92.3 percent last season.

2. Grey Zabel, North Dakota State

6-6, 312. 26 bench press reps.

Zabel is a versatile offensive line prospect with explosive traits who played four of the five offensive line positions in college. He's got a big frame with room to add muscle, and he plays with a toughness teams will love on film. Zabel allowed just one sack and four pressures with a 90.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus last season. He's made 16 starts at left tackle, 17 at right tackle and four at left guard the last three seasons.

3. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

6-4, 315. 32 bench press reps.

Jackson started 26 games at left guard in 2022 and 2023. He made five starts at left guard last season before jumping over to left tackle when starter Josh Simmons was hurt and helped lead the Buckeyes to the National Championship. Jackson has a great mix of brute strength and athleticism to lead block and get to the second level.

4. Tate Ratledge, Georgia

6-6 1/2, 308. 25 bench press reps.

Ratledge plays with a dirt bag mentality and that's a compliment. Because of his height, he'll always have to be conscious of his pad level but he's got a ton of playing experience at a high-level program like Georgia. He's a mauler with a high football IQ.

5. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona

6-4, 324. 26 bench press reps.

A three-year starter with position versatility and a wide, strong frame. A team captain last season, Savaiinaea made 16 starts at right tackle, 15 at right guard and five at left tackle over the last three seasons.