Experts predict focus on defensive line

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The Detroit Lions had a truly impressive 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were firsts in franchise history. Unfortunately, the Lions suffered a ton of defensive injuries throughout the season,
Detroit Lions NFL mock draft roundup: Experts predict focus on defensive line after combine
NFL experts predict the Detroit Lions will focus on the defensive line after the prospects completed interviews and testing at the combine.
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Adding a defensive tackle before an edge rusher could be a priority for the Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft. Much of that depends on if defensive tackle Alim McNeill will be ready by the start of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL. The Lions may want to ensure they have good depth behind McNeill and Reader.
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The Lions have an affinity for pass-rushing interior defenders, with Alim McNeill and Mekhi Wingo fitting that mold. In the 2025 class, Peebles might be the best one. He led all defensive tackles at the collegiate level in Pro Football Focus' pass rush grade at 91.2.
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“Za’Darius Smith was a great mid-season addition for the Lions in 2024, but he’s going into his 12th season in 2025. Nic Scourton earned an 80.6 PFF pass-rush grade in 2024, and his selection here would give the Lions another young edge defender to pair with the uber-productive Aidan Hutchinson.”
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