It’s time for the third Detroit Lions OnSI mock draft roundup for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Over the last week, the cornerback position has become a popular target for the Lions at No. 28 overall.
Let’s take a look now at who the draft pundits have Lions general manager Brad Holmes selecting in the first round.
EDGE Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
Umanmielen is currently being selected by the following:
The Draft Network (Justin Melo)
As Melo writes, “The need for an EDGE opposite Aidan Hutchinson is obvious as the Lions’ pass rush struggled following his season-ending injury. Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes tend to prefer bigger-body types at the position. Princely Umanmielen checks a lot of boxes, weighing in at a sturdy 265 pounds at the Senior Bowl. Umanmielen is an explosive pass rusher with first-step quickness who totaled a career-high 10.5 this past season.”
Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Harmon is presently being mocked by the following:
ESPN (Matt Miller), Pro Football Network (Reese Decker)
As Miller explains, “The Lions will have hard decisions to make in free agency with guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike both on expiring contracts. But general manager Brad Holmes should beef up the interior defensive line whether Onwuzurike returns or not.”
Defensive back Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Morrison is currently being selected by the following:
As Enriquez pens, “The Lions’ front seven is impressive when healthy, but the secondary was lacking, even if it took a step forward from years past. Benjamin Morrison shows solid fundamentals in defensive back play with good speed and awareness.
