The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Detroit Lions welcomed seven new selections to the team.
This weekend's draft in Green Bay marked general manager Brad Holmes' fifth draft with Detroit. He selected two defensive linemen, two offensive linemen, two wide receivers and a safety.
The Lions' 2025 draft class features:
- Three players from the University of Georgia
- Three players who won at least one College Football Playoff National Championship
- Five players who combined for 10 College Football Playoff appearances
- Five players from the SEC, one from the Big Ten, one from the Mountain West
Detroitlions.com had compete coverage of all seven draft picks. Here's all the content and a recap of everything you need to know about each member of the Lions' 2025 Draft Class:
DL Tyleik Williams: 1st Round, No. 28 overall
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The Lions selected defensive lineman Tyleik Williams out of Ohio State in the first round. Williams (6-3, 334) offers reinforcements on the defensive line and was an elite run stopper for the Buckeyes.
What Holmes had to say: "He just had a lot of traits and qualities that we were looking for and he's going to fit right in here like a glove. We spent a lot of time with him in the process leading up to this and we were very, very impressed."
Top quote from Williams' conference call: "I would say I'm a film junkie, I'm always in the film room, trying to gain an advantage of anything I can. I pick up on a lot of things that offensive lines tend to do, and I feel like I can relay that information to the defense and put us in a great spot."
Fast fact: Entering Ohio State, Williams said he weighed around 360 pounds before slimming to around 320 and becoming a destructive force on the Buckeyes' defensive line.
View photos of the seven players the Detroit Lions selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.
DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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DL Tyleik Williams: Round 1, 28th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: Round 2, 57th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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WR Isaac TeSlaa: Round 3, 70th overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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OL Miles Frazier: Round 5, 171st overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
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OL Tate Ratledge: 2nd Round, 57th overall
The Lions selected offensive lineman Tate Ratledge out of Georgia in the second round. Ratledge's tall, thick frame paired with his good agility for his size will allow him to compete for one of the two guard spots on Detroit's O-Line.
What Holmes had to say: "Tough kid, great locker room guy. I think you guys are going to enjoy getting to know him. But he's got a little bit more versatility. He rose more as the process went along because of his versatility that we were able to find out a little bit more about. I thought that he would fit in just like a glove here."
Top quote from Ratledge's conference call: "I think lions are the king of the jungle for a reason. Just their mentality, their attitude, the way they go about their whole life. I mean, I think that's just something that I kind of attached my lifestyle to, just that mentality that is never satisfied, never quits. So, I think that's something that ties into my life and the way I play the game."
Fast fact: Ratledge got a tattoo of a lion about a year ago on his forearm, which he said is a testament to his mentality and attitude toward the game.
WR Isaac TeSlaa: 3rd Round, 70th overall
The Lions selected wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa out of Arkansas in the third round. He's a big-bodied wide receiver with the potential to become another downfield weapon for offensive coordinator John Morton and quarterback Jared Goff.
What Holmes had to say: "You see a guy that's big, long, smooth strider, can accelerate, can run. He's a hands catcher. He plays special teams and can block. He can do a lot of things."
Top quote from TeSlaa's conference call: "I'm pumped. I'm so excited. So many different skillsets, obviously. Veterans, new guys — so many different talents and so many different backgrounds that I'm going to be able to learn from. Obviously, there's so much talent in that room, and I'm just excited to learn from all of them, but to bring something else, something new, to the room as well."
Fast fact: Prior to Arkansas, TeSlaa played at Division-II Hillsdale (Michigan). TeSlaa, from just outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, showed up to his top-30 visit in a Lions jersey, an homage to his favorite team growing up.
OL Miles Frazier: 5th Round, 171st overall
The Lions selected offensive lineman Miles Frazier out of LSU in the fifth round. Though playing mostly right guard, Frazier has familiarity at left guard and right tackle and was a consistent, dependable starter for the Tigers — he allowed just four sacks over the course of three seasons.
What Holmes had to say: "Hank (Fraley) is great in that he's going to cross train them at everything, and if they've never done one position before, he's just going to throw them out there because he's an elite-level coach, so he's going to cross-train those guys. That versatility, that can do a lot of things for you from a roster standpoint."
Top quote from Frazier's conference call: "I'm more of a mauler-type offensive lineman. I just want to get style points. My (offensive line) coach at LSU, Brad Davis, he coaches a lot about style points, extra effort, knockdowns, pancakes, so I'm always looking to give that extra effort and extra finishes."
Fast fact: At the 2025 Senior Bowl, Frazier was voted as best offensive lineman of the week by his teammates on the American squad.
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)
DL Ahmed Hassanein: Round 6, 196th overall
The Lions selected defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein out of Boise State in the sixth round. He brings an intensity to the position, recording 22.0 sacks over the last two seasons combined, and generated 115 quarterback pressures in that same span.
What Holmes had to say: "He's going to be very, very coachable, the kid would probably sleep in this facility if he could, that's kind of what his makeup is, but – and he just brings a lot of energy. I mean, you saw it at the Combine, it was just – he's a nonstop kid, so his motor reflects what his personality is, it's going to fit right in here."
Top quote from Hassanein's conference call: "I haven't even reached anything in my top ceiling. I'm just ready to grow, ready to learn, and ready to help the team whatever they need because they believe in me. Whoever believes in me, that means the world to me, especially Dan Campbell. I would die for that guy. I would run through a wall for him like I ran through a wall for (Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson) Coach D."
Fast fact: Hassanein, from Cairo, Egypt, is the first Egyptian to ever be selected in the NFL Draft and was the first Egyptian to play college football at the FBS level.
S Dan Jackson: Round 7, 230th overall
The Lions selected safety Dan Jackson out of Georgia in the seventh round. The sixth-year senior has strong coverage skills and speed that will allow to him to compete for a backup safety role behind Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.
What Holmes had to say: "We've always had a liking for Dan Jackson just in terms of being a heady safety and who's gotten his hands on the football, and a lot of it is above the neck, but he actually – he's faster than what a lot of people think. He's been at the Senior Bowl, so he put together a nice little year."
Top quote from Jackson's conference call: "I think the three main things that I've always prided myself on are I'm fast, I'm physical and I'm tough – and emphasis on the last one there. I think that's why I was able to have the success in college that I had. I just can't wait to be a part of the Lions' culture that they've built, and I'm just extremely excited to be a part of that."
Fast fact: Jackson walked on to Georgia's football team via a tryout. He was a not a preferred walk-on and worked his way into a starting role as a sixth-year senior in 2024.
View photos of safety Dan Jackson.
Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) runs the ball after making an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Arkansas punter Reid Bauer (30) has his punt blocked by Georgia's Dan Jackson (47) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Georgia recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia's Dan Jackson (17) runs a drill during the school's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March, 12, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
FILE -Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (47) celebrates a defensive stop against Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Georgia safety Dan Jackson is facing foot surgery that could end his season. Coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 that Jackson, tied for sixth on the team in tackles, won't be available for No. 1 Georgia in Saturday's game against Florida in Jacksonville.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Georgia's Dan Jackson (17) runs a drill during the school's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March, 12, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (47) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Arkansas punter Reid Bauer (30) has his punt blocked by Georgia's Dan Jackson (47) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Georgia recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (47) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Georgia won 62-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia's Dan Jackson runs a drill during the school's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March, 12, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (7) is tackled by Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) sets up for a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
National team running back Ollie Gordon II, top, of Oklahoma State, is tackled by American team defensive back Dan Jackson, bottom, of Georgia, as he carries the ball during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) defends during the second half of an NCAA football game against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Mississippi wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) tackles Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Missouri running back Dawson Downing (28) fends off Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (47) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
WR Dominic Lovett: Round 7, 244th overall
The Lions selected wide receiver Dominic Lovett out of Georgia in the seventh round with their final pick. Having the experience at Georgia, he'll likely compete for a core special teams role, as well as learning from veterans Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams at the wide receiver spot.
What Holmes had to say: "Dominic Lovett, obviously, he's another one that's kind of been a fan – I've been a fan of his for a long time, we all have, and one thing about him is that, yes, he has speed, he can do a lot of stuff from the slot, but he's a really good special teams player, so we're fired up to get him."
Top quote from Lovett's conference call: "I feel like it's a blessing – I'll be in the room with two vets who I feel like have been doing it at an excellent level – at an elite level. (To be able to) be around those guys and just hang out with them and pick up their habits and pick their brain, I feel like that's a blessing."
Fast fact: Lovett, who played at Missouri from 2021-22, used to be teammates with Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and matched up against him in practice frequently. "It really just came full circle," Lovett said.
Additional content
Tim Twentyman covered all the key questions from Holmes' end-of-draft press conference Saturday. Twentyman also covered Williams' introductory press conference Friday and how Williams' football IQ sets him apart.
Various fans, league and Lions' representatives announced Detroit's selections:
- Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Lions' selection of Tyleik Williams
- TAPS Family of Iraq Veteran Specialist Christopher Kube announces Lions' selection of Tate Ratledge
- Cornerback Terrion Arnold announces Lions' selection of Isaac TeSlaa
- IndyNXT and German racing driver Sophia Floersch announces Lions' selection of Miles Frazier
- 2024 Lions International Fan of the Year Marius Dell, of Germany, announces Lions' selection of Ahmed Hassanein
- Detroit fans announce Lions' selection of Dan Jackson
- Fans announce Lions' selection of Dominic Lovett
Watch highlights of the entire Lions' 2025 draft class.
