NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions 7-Round Mock Draft With For 2025 NFL Draft Ft. Jack Sawyer

The Detroit Lion's 2025 NFL draft targets have been rumored to be players such as Jack Sawyer, Deone Walker, and Tory Horton. The NFL Draft is one way away, and we could be making trades, but in this 2025 NFL mock draft, no trades will occur. Lions Talk by Chat Sports does his first Detroit Lions 7-round draft. In this mock draft, the Detroit Lions make a 2025 NFL Draft without trades.
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With the Detroit Lions staying at 28, I sent the Lions Jack Sawyer looks to be the pick. The Ohio player is a physical defensive cornerback who can help Lions' defense. With the 60th pick, the Detroit Lions could look to draft DT Deone Walkerto help the Lions' defensive line.
Lions' draft targets include WR Tory Horton to get the big physicalWR who can be the Lions to have a deadly WR core. Jared Goff needs the offensive line to protect him and could draft an OC like Gus Hartwigt from Purdue
Check out the complete list of Lions team needs below and in the latest edition of Lions Talk by Chat Sports
1. EDGE Rusher
2. Cornerback
3. Linebacker
4. Defensive Tackle
5. Wide Receiver
Questions for this video
1. Should the Lions go defense in round 1? (“Y” for yes, “N” for no)
2. Should the Lions double up on the defensive line in the draft? (“Y” for yes, “N” for no)
3. Should the Lions draft a WR? (“Y” for yes, “N” for no)
4. Grade the mock draft! (A, B, C, D, or F)
Lions Mock Draft
RD1, Pick. 28 Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State
RD2, Pick. 60 Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
RD3, Pick. 101 Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
RD4, Pick. 132 Jordan Handcock, CB, Ohio State
RD5, Pick. 198 Demetrius Knight Jr. LB, South Carolina
RD7, Pick. 230 Donovan McMillon, S, Pittsburgh
RD7, Pick. 246 Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
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[@LionsToday]

Grade the mock draft! (A, B, C, D, or F)

[@LionsToday]

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[@christy9399]

A+

[@thelovegun66]

A++++++

[@gersonmarroquin5771]

C

[@official_savage9027]

F just for the first pick

[@AndreCrosby-b3n]

Jack Sawyer no way he is not explosive enough his teammate JT on the other end dominated the playoffs and better explosion

[@anthonyarmstrong9400]

I think he is overrated.

[@Loveerrrbody]

No player from that team would help us .theyrecsimply no good enough

[@Ilikedogs9000]

Jack sawyer is such a culture fit, he would work out

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

David walker who we need at 60 dt at 28

[@tonymartinez4093]

Sawyer's reminds me a little of TJ Watt coming out. That year we took Jared Davis ahead of him because of his "explosion" numbers colossal error by our scouting department.

[@LionsToday]

1. EDGE Rusher 2. Cornerback 3. Linebacker 4. Defensive Tackle 5. Wide Receiver

[@scottjones1109]

It looks to me like all of these players are mock drafted out of perceived need. But Holmes has always said he picks the best player/best cultural fit available, regardless of position? Are you taking his previous comments about this into consideration relative to the choices you've made?

[@LukeMaterazzi]

we need a guard, center, and tackle more than linebacker or WR. We need Glassgow's replacement. Glassgow was atrocious this year he might even be cut. We need Decker's replacement who keeps getting older and more frequently injured. And finally, we need Ragnow's replacement. Who knows how much longer Ragnow will play with his toe injury. Brad Holmes also mentioned focusing on the Oline in the draft this year. Dont be surprised if they go Oline in the first 3 rounds.

[@Ilikedogs9000]

Forgetting about o line? We need to keep an elite line to maintain a superbowl window

[@Ilikedogs9000]

@@LukeMaterazzigoing o line in the first 3 rounds isnt really realistic, in the first two rounds I want an edge and an interior o lineman, I’m also under the assumption mahogany will be a future starter btw

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

Dt biggest need

[@johnnyV2194]

Thank you for finally picking a G/C. But I think that Oline pick will come earlier.

[@Omahallelujah]

I like Walker a lot. Especially under the tutelage of Kacy Rodger he could become a very scary defensive threat

[@gersonmarroquin5771]

My want-a-be GM for the Lions... 1. Jihaad Campbell . LB 2. Omarr Norman-Lott . DT 3.Jayden Higgins . WR 4. Sai'vion Jones, DE, 5. Sonny Styles*, DB/OLB, 7. Jah Joyner, DE 7. Bryce Foster . C,

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[@zehermanator2710]

This Draft is pretty damn good, it's an A for me. Only thing i'd change is getting someone like Cobee Bryant in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th wherever he lands basically

[@ronaldgibbs7469]

Defensive Tackle . Right our backyard Kenneth Grant. 1st round

[@skewedlemonss80]

if he’s available then i agree

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

Our hometown guy Deone Walker

[@ricknd97]

Derrick Harmon

[@ericscottstevens]

Jack Sawyer has the character mindset the Lions are looking for. He is extremely limited in the pass rush technique. No spin moves, plays too upright on the rush, NFL OTs will simply lock on to him.

[@mlhightower95]

I liked it. I’m not sure of the exact players but the positions, certainly

[@CareySymchych-x7t]

We need 1 edge ,2 DT ,3corner , 4 linebacker , 5 safety ,6 WR ,7 ? But we also need free agent Vita Vea. That’s the order I would pick .

[@zairegoldsmith2754]

If we landed Vita.....❤

[@hubbabubba0411]

Vita Vea is not a free agent this year

[@zairegoldsmith2754]

@@hubbabubba0411 😭

[@lionsrawdetroit]

I love the selection of players

[@earlvandyke7016]

we need speed rushers for running quarterbacks

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

Facts

[@chadquigley4311]

I'd like the Lions to draft an offensive lineman in the top 3 picks

[@jaysonb.6669]

I hope they draft healthy, athletic defensive players from big established programs who've played in high stakes championship games and are looking to bring GRIT!

[@toddmonroe1415]

It really doesn't matter if we take D or O in round one. It just matters that we get a ball player.

[@lionstalklive9931]

Wooo!

[@nickfifteen]

If Jack Sawyer got drafted to a Michigan-based team, he'd probably pop a fuse 😂😂

[@Errickantonio]

Umm Taylor Decker…

[@nickfifteen]

​@Errickantonio Decker at least was on an OSU team that beat Michigan, he got his Golden Pants. But, unless I'm wrong, Decker also didn't throw a fit like Sawyer did when Michigan beat them.

[@Errickantonio]

@@nickfifteen Sawyer definitely threw a fit!! Usually the guys let that go in the NFL though but, I understand your thought process.

[@dennistitek2980]

Get it mike

[@williamjohnson7506]

That Edge Rusher from Marshall # 15 is a monster too I don't know

[@isaacrunde6107]

ALL DEFENSIVE DRAFT would be Phenomenal

[@Ivan-vy8gu]

Deone walker is a perfect fit i think we trade up in the second round and get him

[@kam_awad]

If we took Sawyer and Walker I would be so freaking happy

[@LionsToday]

Should the Lions double up on the defensive line in the draft? (“Y” for yes, “N” for no)

[@daviddickerson2667]

Y

[@shiftshiftt]

Y

[@clintbryant4250]

@@LionsToday yup 👌

[@gregoryjones2212]

Y

[@Harpazoed]

I like your selection Mike.

[@isaacrunde6107]

I’d love to see the Lions draft a LB knowing that the Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell are the only two good linebackers

[@josephhagg3746]

Derick Barnes?

[@PjCruzTv]

1. Edge 2.CB 3.OL 4.LB

[@herbnash8104]

I like the mock draft, but I will have a hard time with Sawyer on our team.

[@EvasaJimmy]

Dj reader would be a good mentor for deone walkers. Similar style of dt

[@Errickantonio]

Very true, good point!

[@B1FFCO]

We missed our window..

[@HpLaudie313]

Jackie fasho he a monster and you will have in house competition between Ohio State and Michigan

[@jordanschneider2878]

I like the safety mcmillan but i think they'll be taking someone on the Oline within the first 3 rounds

[@babybandit2178]

i’m so glad u ain’t the bears guy 💀💀💀💀

[@JimboSlimbo-it9mm]

The nfl draft rounds 1-3 are basically a popularity contest 😂. Proofs in the pudding with the past 2-3 #1 overall picks compared to the #2

[@LavaDesert]

MIKE, I do not like Sawyer's sack/solo numbers. I think if we move up in First round which is very doable, we can get someone with better production. But again, maybe there is substantial growth potential the Lions know of. But we Must choose a guy with prolific and expected Pass Rush potential.

[@clintbryant4250]

Edge Rusher Mike Green Marshall Number 1 Pick All Defensive Prayers NO 🚫 Offensive Prayers

[@clintbryant4250]

Think 🤔 about it The Lions had 10 or more Defensive Player injured, without good backups. The Lions need speedy Defensive Players for the mobile Quarterbacks. Defense wins championships

[@jerodjones6846]

Jack Sawyer is a baller. He's very similar in Hutch coming out of college. Strong, athletic, high intensity, toughness, has great awareness for an edge. If he's available at #28, draft him! Him and Hutch at opposite ends for the next 4 years would be a great tandem

[@courtneynicholson122]

Y. Sawyer was my first pick! and D. Walker was 2nd pick! both will START

[@michaellendzian2655]

C The 1rst & Last I completely agree with. the rest in between must have alcohol induced.

[@spiritofdetroitpodcast]

Good mock draft drone will drop to round 3 though

[@brandonveal4636]

Yes

[@charbelmassoud9181]

Sawyer is all we need. Jesus Is all we need as well "He was bruised for our iniquities. Chastised for our Transgressions and buy His Stripes we are healed." Repent He is coming quickly 😊

[@daveh1869]

Why oh why isn’t the OL EVER a priority? I got it that we have a great OL, but we have very, very thin depth and aging starters. Mahogany seems to have starter potential, but tackle, center?? The OL is our strength. It needs to stay that way. Maybe Manu will develop. Who knows, it doesn’t seem like he can be counted on in 25

[@youngboardingpass]

I love tory horton

[@Ibhena1264]

Smith and Hutchinson is a good duo. I still think we need to get that elite corner.

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

In Free agency

[@swegking1376]

There aren’t gonna be any elite corners beyond what we had last year.

[@markfein462]

I would draft a TEin the 7th. Our TE3 and 4 spots is pretty weak

[@IncomprehensibleMonster]

Zylstra isn't bad but he isn't excellent either

[@markfein462]

@IncomprehensibleMonster Zylstra is a fringe roster guy. He should be up and down from the PS. Brock Wright regressed this year. I would like to draft the TE from Iowa this year in the 4th or 5th round

[@IncomprehensibleMonster]

@ Brock Wright was statistically better in 2024 than he was in 2023 but I do think we could draft a TE in a later round

[@Jimmienanz]

No thanks to drone walker. Another brodic Martin kinda move smh

[@reversiontothemean6129]

I feel like Mike Green from Marshall along with 1 or 2 more DEs that should be there are a better fit than Jack Sawyer. I was a Sawyer slappy for a while for the Lions even though he plays for a disgusting college south of me. I also like Landon Jackson over Sawyer. I agree though, edge first, DT tackle second over CB only because I feel like the Lions are going to address the CB in the off season. That said, what if the Lions pick up a solid DE in trade or free agency??? In that case I would try DL (maybe the kid from Ohio State - sickening I know). But....I am not hating the CB possibility like you mention. The Amos kid from Ole Miss should be there and he looks really good. I am just bummed to have them use x3 CB picks in 2 years. DE/DL pass rush makes all of our CBs now better.

[@Fastie37]

1. Y 2. N 3. N 4. Y 5. Y 7. Y 7. Y 7. C+

[@pickausername9002]

Ty Robinson

[@tonymartinez4093]

Don't like taking another Broderick Martin but round 2 instead of round 3. We need an interior pass rusher. Alim took off when he dropped weight and got quicker. Need to get better pass rush not space eaters

[@Errickantonio]

Martin wasn’t a 2nd round pick

[@tonymartinez4093]

@Errickantonio I know, we traded up into the 3rd to pick him. I was comparing the players and then stating the round he had him at. This makes it a worse pick.

[@Errickantonio]

@@tonymartinez4093Yeah, I’m also not a fan of wasted picks but, in all fairness we haven’t seen him yet. I think this year will have to be a make or break. It took Barnes a few years, same for Iffy and Onwuzurike.

[@user-kw4jn1md9l]

We need a pass rusher and not a nose tackle

[@Errickantonio]

We have Alim, get him a partner (younger) and he’s a big body.. well needed

[@Watchingtheparadegoby]

Y DEF BUT NOT jack sawyer!

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

Knight jr going top 40

[@michaelchialastri5577]

The only real question I have is a Wr @3 I'd rather have a OT/G IMO

[@deraldo313]

Jack Sawyer falling to us first round would be good- dont think it'll happen though

[@thomaslewis7496]

Not bad C

[@toddmonroe1415]

A WR is a good pick. I just wouldn't value Horton in the 3rd.

[@shiftshiftt]

Mike Green EDGE From Marshall , Mykel Willams EDGE from Georgia, Nic Scourton EDGE from Texas A&M

[@kam_awad]

Mike green 👏👏

[@tayxans]

Mike green 4sho

[@bigrockerjohnson8611]

Mike green or Mykel Williams makes sense

[@kam_awad]

@ yes

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

David walker

[@Amirthelionsfan]

If we can somehow get james pearce jr that would be my dream come true but if not sawyer is second i believe we are going to keep cd3 100% and might even grab another corner from fa...

[@kam_awad]

If Sawyer and Green are available we should take Mike Green

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

David walker who we need

[@kam_awad]

@ who?

[@FreedomIsAChoice777]

Need OL instead of a Receiver in rd 3. I like Greg Zabel if he’s there. Charles Grant is interesting. Marcus MBow of he’s there. Donovan Jackson, etc. one of these dudes will probably make it to 101, or trade up to get one.

[@FreedomIsAChoice777]

You can get Will Shepherd, Jimmy Horn, Jr, that dude from Auburn in the 5th/7th if you want a receiver

[@IceNinja2007]

No way Detroit goes for 0-4yer over Kenneth Grant if he's available at 28.

[@zehermanator2710]

Bro we know, we all love Michigan, but Jack is a beast! Imagine him and Hutch on opposite sides, once rivals, now brothers! Both of them challenging each other to who ever gets the QB first! That would be an epic story imo

[@Errickantonio]

@@zehermanator2710FACTS!!

[@IncomprehensibleMonster]

@@zehermanator2710 I can't tell how I fell if we drafted 0-4yer, but Kenneth would be even better because we wouldn't have controversy in the fanbase

[@zehermanator2710]

@IncomprehensibleMonster we get it kid! Just put your hatred aside. We have multiple dogs from Ohio state on the team already

[@IncomprehensibleMonster]

@ yeah just I hope Jack gets past it if we draft him

[@lostboyofthewest9811]

I still think we need OL

[@tayxans]

Mike green and Damien Potter

[@jofful1]

much of this is nonsense until free agency is completed. That said, Sawyer looks a bit stiff to me for next level success.

[@jhawk072]

If we keep Tim Patrick, then no WR. Other than that, I like it!!!!!

[@Errickantonio]

Still should bring in a young player we can groom, 3rd, 4th round wouldn’t hurt

[@tom1568]

Does anyone see the Lions doing some wheeling and dealing to get a mason graham?

[@AnthonyJones-j6g]

No dt deep this draft and good

[@ronaldgibbs7469]

We can get a pass rusher in free agency

[@Errickantonio]

True but, they’re expensive.. draft well you’re solid for 4, 5 years

[@LavaDesert]

draft a WR at 3rd round, but not a project, a 4 catch guy @ 3 spot 1st yr.

[@LionsToday]

Should the Lions go defense in round 1? (“Y” for yes, “N” for no)

[@rickc1702]

Y

[@clintbryant4250]

@@LionsToday Y

[@Amirthelionsfan]

I believe we have a 6 and we dont have a 5th... Could be wrong

[@tgray8593]

Deone Walker will be gone by the 2nd round. Trust me....I'd select him 28th. I'm just saying call me crazy, but I think this kid is gonna change a team up front. He requires double teams every play!.

[@kevinc764]

Landon Jackson Edge

[@MichaelRobinson-hl8dt]

Again, Holmes has a propensity to take the best player. So your draft could be all wrong

[@allenpackard4492]

BPA the whole draft

[@kschmidt180]

No. #28 Landon Jackson...

[@LionsToday]

Should the Lions draft a WR? (“Y” for yes, “N” for no)

[@user-kw4jn1md9l]

Later in draft

[@clintbryant4250]

@@LionsToday N

[@clintbryant4250]

@@LionsToday N

[@D13_antraxsicario_CDS]

B- No wr this year we have plenty

[@B1FFCO]

Tim patrick gone

[@bradwhite848]

No WR in Round 3 maybe CB or LB

[@davidlongjohn1319]

Go D al l day

[@Codemandragon21]

Sawyer wont be there at 28

[@bradwhite848]

A

[@kenross9702]

no oline as a need ? With age and injury history, already turning this garbage off

[@waynediem8180]

D

[@ronaldgibbs7469]

Not Sawyer .

[@LavaDesert]

DDD first, Y

[@blindhero43537]

y

[@DanielKlumpPB]

Terrible 3rd round pick

[@ScottShourds]

Good looking mock draft Mike I'll give you a B

[@J.smoove]

A grade unfortunately brad Holmes is looking for ppl with injuries that are cheap thats always the motto!

[@waynechelovecurtis5698]

B+

[@Envision95]

I’ll rather have jimmy horn for a wide receiver he a dog as a kick returner we can make kalif Raymond wr4 bubble screens lil under routes jimmy horn on certain plays but mainly kick returner

[@isaacrunde6107]

I’d love to see the Lions draft a LB in the 3rd round knowing that the Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell are the only two good linebackers

[@jameswilkes369]

Yes

[@blindhero43537]

B+