Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Mike Payton | Last updated Apr 25, 2025 10:48 PM ET
Day two of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Detroit Lions made some moves and got some guys in this draft. Let’s grade both picks and the trades.
Second round trade
Lions got: 57th and 230th picks
Broncos got: 60th and 130th picks
When you look at some of the other trade-ups in the second round, this was pretty standard as far as compensation goes. The only problem is that the Lions now have a significant gap starting on day three. They won’t pick again until 196th in the sixth round unless they make another trade.
Grade: B+
57th pick: Tate Ratledge, OL, Georgia
There is nothing to dislike about this pick. The Lions lost their starting right guard when Kevin Zeitler left town for the Titans. They drafted an immediate starter in Ratledge, and along with Christian Mahogany, they have solidified the interior of their offensive line.
I guess if there’s one thing you can dislike, it’s that the Lions pushed off edge rusher again.
Grade: A-
Trade
Lions got: 70th and 182nd picks and a 2026 sixth-round pick
Jaguars got: 102nd pick and two 2026 third-round picks
I do not at all like this trade for the Lions. They gave up way too much to move up this spot, and while I like the pick, you sort of put yourself in a position where you have to really hope that it pays off to a point where you look back and don’t feel like you gave up too much. As of now, it’s bad.
Grade: D
70th pick: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas
The Lions are looking at the upside here and you can’t blame them. This is a 6-foot-4 receiver who can run a 4.43 and has one of the best verticals in this draft. He should be expected to supplant Tim Patrick immediately and be a weapon that Jared Goff just hasn’t had in Detroit. A guy who can high point the ball.
With the athleticism and size, it makes you wonder why Arkansas used him so little. Hopefully, the Lions don’t find out why in a bad way.
Grade: C+
