Pride of Detroit
Here’s an updated look at the Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
With the 2025 NFL Draft ready to kickoff, now is a great time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart.
This version of the Lions depth chart is a bit unique. As always, we will lists/ranks all the players, highlighting the team's current projected starters (bolded). But for this pre-NFL Draft we will also identify potential needs at each position, as well as how many players the Lions typically bring into their training camps. Additionally, in certain position groups, we will also include the betting odds that the Lions select a player from said group with their first pick, with the current odds supplied form the good folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Short-term need: 1/10
Long-term need: 2/10
Additions for camp: Maybe a camp arm
With Pro Bowler Jared Goff under contract through 2028, backup Hendon Hooker still on his rookie contract through 2026, and Kyle Allen on a single-year contract, the Lions aren’t in a pressing spot to make a move at quarterback. If they do add another signal caller, expect it to be late in the draft or as an undrafted free agent.
Short-term need: 2/10
Long-term need: 1/10
Additions for camp: Up to 2 depth players
The Lions return all four of their running backs from last season, but this is a loaded class and the Lions could feel tempted to upgrade their depth competition. At a minimum, look for the Lions to hit the UDFA market for a few gems that don’t hear their name called during the draft.
Short-term need: 3/10
Long-term need: 6.5/10
Additions for camp: Potentially 5, including a future starter
FanDuel odds of wide receiver selected with Lions first pick: +900
Like at running back, the Lions return their top four players from the position. But Detroit typically keeps five or six receivers on their active roster, making this a prime position for the Lions to acquire youth at the position—something coach Dan Campbell alluded to at the owners' meetings. Add in the fact that Tim Patrick will turn 32 and Kalif Raymond will turn 31 during the season, and receiver could be a low key high priority for the Lions.
Short-term need: 3/10
Long-term need: 5/10
Additions for camp: 1 or 2 depth blockers
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