Detroit Lions Gear Up for 2025 Season with Bold Draft Picks and Renewed Hopes
Detroit, MI – June 12, 2025 — The Detroit Lions are entering the 2025 NFL season with a sense of optimism not felt in years. After a strong 2024 campaign that saw them make a deep playoff run, the Lions have doubled down on their ambitions, making a series of aggressive and strategic draft picks that have energized fans and analysts alike.
In the 2025 NFL Draft, General Manager Brad Holmes made headlines by trading up in the first round to select cornerback Malik Spencer out of Georgia, a move that many believe addresses the team’s most glaring defensive need. Known for his elite speed and lockdown coverage ability, Spencer is expected to make an immediate impact in the secondary, which struggled at times last season.
But Detroit didn’t stop there. In the second round, they picked up versatile offensive lineman Caleb Morgan from Oregon, adding depth and youth to an already formidable offensive front. Morgan’s ability to play both guard and tackle positions gives head coach Dan Campbell more flexibility and insurance as the team looks to protect quarterback Jared Goff.
Perhaps the most surprising—and bold—move came in the third round, when the Lions selected wide receiver Jalen Rivers, a small-school standout from Eastern Kentucky. Though not from a traditional powerhouse program, Rivers lit up the combine with blazing speed and exceptional hands, drawing comparisons to Tyreek Hill. Lions insiders believe Rivers could develop into a dangerous slot threat, giving Detroit yet another weapon in an already potent offense.
“Our goal was to get tougher, faster, and smarter—and I believe we did that,” said Campbell in a press conference following the draft. “We’re building something special here in Detroit, and these young men are going to help us take that next step.”
With returning stars like Aidan Hutchinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs, along with Goff entering his fourth season with the team, expectations are high. Season tickets have sold out, and national sports media are beginning to take the Lions seriously as potential Super Bowl contenders.
As the team heads into training camp, the message from leadership is clear: the rebuild is over—now it’s time to win.
