Lions general manager Brad Holmes, now in his fifth year running the acquisition of players, has transformed the Lions' draft strategy with a fantastic track record. He has moved around the board in three straight first rounds and has executed 12 draft-day trades overall.

It's draft time, ladies and gentlemen! The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Green Bay. For the Detroit Lions and their zealous fan base, it's going to be a bit of a wait until Detroit comes on the clock at No. 28 overall in the first round.