A franchise-best 15-2 regular season ended abruptly in the divisional round of the playoffs, leaving a bit of an empty feeling for the Lions' faithful. While there’s plenty of reason for optimism heading into 2025 — despite the departure of both coordinators — uncertainty remains regarding the roster on both sides of the ball. Several key defensive players — including Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, and Malcolm Rodriguez — are expected to return for the 2025 season. However, the Lions must decide how to handle the expiring contracts of cornerback Carlton Davis, interior defender Levi Onwuzurike and right guard Kevin Zeitler. When it comes to the draft, the Lions should prioritize strengthening the defense—particularly by adding legitimate pass-rush complements for Hutchinson. This seven-round mock explores how Detroit could not only address that need twice but also bolster all three levels of the defense.
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