Recap: Lions trade up for pair of Day 2 players, Will Johnson slide ends in 2025 NFL Draft

Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books with another 70 picks made, including a pair by the Detroit Lions.

In the second round, Detroit traded up and took Georgia offensive guard Tate Ratledge with the No. 57 pick. The Lions then traded up in the third round to take Arkansas receiver and Michigan native Isaac TeSlaa with the No. 70 pick.

A pair of former Michigan players went off the board on Friday, as cornerback Will Johnson's slide ended at No. 47, when he was selected by the Arizona Cardinals. With the No. 90 pick, the Los Angeles Rams took edge rusher Josaiah Stewart.

After the pair of trades to move up on Friday, Detroit is not slated to pick again until the sixth round, with five picks remaining: Nos. 182 (6), 196 (6), 228 (7), 230 (7), 244 (7).

Day 3 kicks off at noon ET.

Round 3, Pick 102: Minnesota wraps up Day 2, drafts wide receiver Tai Felton, Maryland

Minnesota hasn't been shy in adding receiver talent around transcendent star Justin Jefferson, and do so with the addition of Felton to end the third round. Felton was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2024.

Round 3, Pick 101: Denver trades up, selects defensive end Sai'vion Jones, LSU

Jones is a big and powerful defensive end who has a solid floor as a run defender, but needs to continue developing as a pass rusher.

Denver made a deal with the Eagles for the pick, getting No. 101 and No. 134. The Eagles got picks No. 111, 130 and 191 in return.

Round 3: Pick 100: San Francisco adds cornerback Upton Stout, Western Kentucky

San Francisco has continued a defense-heavy draft by adding the veteran college cornerback from the Hilltoppers. A smaller corner, Stout likely will be a nickel or slot defender.

Round 3, Pick 99: Raiders take another tackle, Charles Grant, William & Mary

Running the football and protecting Geno Smith is clearly an emphasis for Las Vegas this draft.

Round 3, Pick 98: Raiders take offensive tackle Caleb Rodgers, Texas Tech

With Ashton Jeanty taken in the first round, the Raiders are making sure the offensive line is in good order. Rodgers might be a swing tackle, ultimately, but he provides depth and security at a key position, at the least.

Round 3, Pick 97: Houston takes cornerback Jaylin Smith, USC

Houston had success taking safety Calen Bullock out of USC last year, and went back to the well for Trojans corner Jaylin Smith this time around.

Houston traded up in to the spot with Minnesota, also getting pick No. 187. Minnesota got picks No. 102 and 142.

Round 3, Pick 96: Atlanta trades up, takes safety Xavier Watts, Notre Dame

Watts is a good all-rounder at safety, capable of sitting back and reading a quarterback in zone and jumping a route and ably stepping up to stick a running back in the hole.

Round 3, Pick 95: New England drafts offensive lineman Jared Wilson, Georgia

Wilson started at center for Georgia and could likely play across the interior for the Patriots, who need all the offensive line help they can get to protect Drake Maye.

Round 3, Pick 94: Cleveland goes quarterback, takes Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

Gabriel is a short quarterback, but has been prolific at all of his stops in college and shown he knows how to play around his diminutive stature. And he led Oregon to the College Football Playoff this past season.

And with the Saints and now Browns passing on Sanders, it's possible he goes undrafted into Day 3.

Round 3, Pick 93: New Orleans goes defense, adds safety Jonas Sanker, Virginia

The Saints go defense and bring in Sanker, a good athlete at safety who projects to eventually be a starter.

Round 3, Pick 92: Seattle drafts quarterback Jalen Milroe, Alabama

Milroe is roundly viewed as a bit of a project, as his passing and processing certainly need work. But the former Alabama quarterback is a one-of-a-kind athlete, with breakaway speed, change of direction ability and size as a runner. Plus his arm is plenty strong, is he does figure it out.

His selection also highlights another reality: Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted.

Round 3, Pick 91: Ravens added offensive tackle Emery Jones, LSU

Jones was a stalwart at LSU, much like his opposite who went No. 4 overall, and lands in a situation in Baltimore that should make the most of his athletic build and plus run blocking ability.

Round 3, Pick 90: Former Michigan edge rusher Josaiah Stewart goes to the Rams

Stewart will fit right in alongside Jared Verse and Braden Fiske on the Rams' defensive front of violence and chaos. A transfer to Michigan from Coastal Carolina, Stewart was part of the 2023 national title team before returning and shining as an edge rusher in 2024.

His Tasmanian Devil-esque style of violence and block destruction at the point of attack evidently appealed to Los Angeles and head coach Sean McVay.

Round 3, Pick 89: Jaguars trade up, take offensive lineman Wyatt Milum, West Virginia

With some new toys and defensive help in the fold, the new regime in Jacksonville add some interior offensive line help for Trevor Lawrence. Milum was a long-time starter at West Virginia and brings plenty of experience to the next level.

To move up to No. 89, Jacksonville sent picks No. 102 and 142 to Houston. And along with No. 89, Jacksonville got pick No. 236.

Round 3, Pick 88: Jacksonville adds cornerback Caleb Ransaw, Tulane

He's not the most exciting cornerback for the Jaguars, as Travis Hunter takes the cake. But Ransaw should have a shot to start on a Jacksonville defense that needs all the help it can get at corner.

Round 3, Pick 87: Green Bay goes with wideout Savion Williams, TCU

He's more of an offensive weapon than a wideout, at this point. During his final season at TCU, Williams took snaps at wideout, running back and wildcat quarterback. While he's likely to mostly be a receiver for the Packers, his blend of size and plus athleticism offer glimpses of big play potential. He just needs to work on some finer details.

Round 3, Pick 86: Chargers take defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon

Jim Harbaugh keeps adding big boys in the trenches as he continues to shape the Chargers into a power football team. And more defensive tackle depth is never a bad thing.

Round 3, Pick 85: Kansas City drafts cornerback Nohl Williams, Cal

Williams had a stellar 2024, including seven interceptions as he played some lockdown corner for Cal. He'll line up opposite Trent McDuffie for the Chiefs, presumably, and have plenty of opportunity.

Round 3, Pick 84: Tampa Bay gets another cornerback, Jacob Parrish, Kansas State

After taking a corner earlier on Day 2, Tampa Bay goes back to the well and nabs Parrish. He's like a nickel at the NFL level, but has experience playing outside in college.

Round 3, Pick 83: Steelers select running back Kaleb Johnson, Iowa

Johnson was an All-American and the Big Ten running back of the year with more than 1500 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2024. And he's a big and bruising back. It's not hard to imagine him in a Steelers uniform, and not just because he played at Iowa.

Round 3, Pick 82: Tennessee takes safety Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State

Winston is a versatile option on the back end, capable of playing down near the line of scrimmage and back in a more traditional centerfield role. Tennessee evidently hopes he can develop into a long-term starter on the back end of the defense.

Round 3, Pick 81: Cincinnati goes with guard Dylan Fairchild, Georgia

The Bengals address a need along the interior, adding a prospect from Georgia with a strong college track record. Should Fairchild pan out, he could answer a big need on the offensive interior for Cincinnati.

Round 3, Pick 80: Colts take cornerback Justin Walley, Minnesota

Walley is a smaller corner, at 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, but has strong tape and plenty of ball production in his college career. He might not be the flashiest, but he projects to be a solid pro.

Round 3, Pick 79: Houston double dips at with Iowa State wideouts, adds Jaylin Noel

A 4.39 40-yard time for Jaylin Noel is a pretty good selling point. He's also a polished route runner and strong catcher at 5-foot-11. And Houston reunites him with his college running mate, wideout Jayden Higgins, who went to the Texans with pick No. 34.

Round 3, Pick 78: Cardinals take edge rusher/defensive lineman Jordan Burch, Oregon

Burch is a big guy who can move like a defensive end in an interior defensive lineman's frame. He can line up at various spots on the defensive line and has great get off. How he will be used at the next level could take multiple forms, but he's best getting after the passing in some way, shape or form.

Round 3, Pick 77: Panthers trade with New England, take edge rusher Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss

Umanmielen has lots of tools as an edge rusher and earned first team All-SEC honors in 2024 largely due to his ability to get after quarterbacks. He needs to come along as a run defender, but getting after passers is his calling card.

Round 3, Pick 76: Dallas takes cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina

Revel might've been the top cornerback in the class had he not missed the 2024 season with a torn ACL. Instead, he slides all the way to No. 76 and Dallas, who might've just gotten a steal.

Round 3, Pick 75: San Francisco drafts linebacker Nick Martin, Oklahoma State

Martin is an experienced player who led the Big 12 in tackles in 2023, adding six sacks and flying around the field, in general. His 2024 season was cut short due to injury, but he could be a fun pairing alongside Fred Warner in the middle of the 49ers defense.

Round 3, Pick 74: Broncos draft wideout Pat Bryant, Illinois

Bryant is a strong, physical receiver who is comfortable working both inside and outside. He's strong at the catch point and can play through contact both at the catch and with the ball in his hands. He'll have competition for touches in Denver, but should be a value add to the group.

Round 3, Pick 73: Jets add corner Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State

Aaron Glenn brings in an outside corner to play opposite Sauce Gardner, now that D.J. Reed is a Lion. And Thomas has the traits to be a good outside corner in the NFL, but it could take some time.

Round 3, Pick 72: Buffalo drafts edge rusher Landon Jackson, Arkansas

Jackson is an elite athlete and was a featured piece of the Arkansas defense for the last several years. He's a long-armed pocket pusher with plenty of power, and should fit nicely with the Bills.

Round 3, Pick 71: Saints take defensive tackle Vernon Braughton, Texas

After springing for a quarterback in the second round, it was back to the trenches for New Orleans, adding some defensive line heft with the big man out of Texas.

Round 3, Pick 70: Detroit trades up again, nabs wideout and Michigan native Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas

A native of Hudsonville, Michigan, TeSlaa is a 6-foot-4 wideout that can move, running a 4.43 at the combine. In general, he was a high-level athletic tester and adds some juice in a bigger body for the Lions passing game.

TeSlaa finished his college career at Arkansas, where he grew into one of the Razorbacks featured wideouts, after starting off at Hillsdale College.

He now joins the Lions receiving room and will look to carve out a role alongside Amon Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick and Co.

In the trade, Detroit also got pick No. 182 and a 2026 6th round pick. Jacksonville, the team Detroit traded with, gets Detroit's pick at No. 102, and a pair of 2026 3rd round picks. Detroit won't pick again until the sixth round, with pick No. 182, barring a trade.

Round 3, Pick 69: Patriots take wideout Kyle Williams, Washington State

Williams is smaller, at just 5-foot-10 or so, but plays with good play strength and has an excellent release package at the line of scrimmage and has the wiggle to get loose down the field. He could quickly become one of Drake Maye's preferred weapons.

Round 3, Pick 68: Las Vegas takes corner Darrien Porter, Iowa State

Porter is a long, freakishly athletic cornerback. He's been commonly compared to Seattle corner Riq Woolen. The common denominator? Pete Carroll drafted both.

Round 3, Pick 67: Browns draft tight end Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green

Fannin put up video game numbers in 2024. But there are questions about his agility in space and as a blocker so he slipped to the third round where the Browns scooped him up.

Round 3, Pick 66: Chiefs keep adding defensive line help, draft edge rusher Ashton Gillotte, Louisville

Gillotte was a productive player for Louisville and should slide nicely into the Chiefs scheme as a powerful edge rusher, capable of collapsing pockets and setting the edge in the run game.

Round 3, Pick 65: Giants select DT Darius Alexander, Toledo

Alexander has been a stalwart for Toledo for years, helping anchor one of the best defenses in the MAC. And now he heads to New York to play alongside fellow rookie Abdul Carter.

Round 2, Pick 64: Eagles draft safety Andrew Mukuba, Texas

Mukuba began his career at Clemson before transferring back to his hometown of Austin for a final season of college football with the Longhorns. There, he played a key role on the back end of the defense and helped the Longhorns reach the College Football Playoff semifinals. He's not the biggest player at safety, but brings plenty of willingness to lay the wood as a hitter and in the run game.

Round 2, Pick 63: Chiefs select defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee

Norman-Lott is a bit of a lighter player on the interior, but has the added benefit of playing along star Chris Jones to start his career. And the Chiefs add some trench help on the defensive side after going with an offensive lineman in the first round.

Round 2, Pick 62: Chicago takes edge rusher Shemar Turner, Texas A&M

The other Shemar from the 2024 Texas A&M defensive front goes off the board to Chicago, joining Shemar Stewart in the NFL. Turner might've been picked higher had he not needed to get surgery during the draft process to address a stress fracture.

Round 2, Pick 61: Commanders draft cornerback Trey Amos, Ole Miss

Amos began his career at Alabama and followed defensive coordinator Pete Golding to Ole Miss. And at 6-foot-2, Amos has all the lengthy one could want at corner and the physicality to boot. His addition in Washington likely means that former Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil will play in a more full-time slot corner/nickel role.

Round 2, Pick 60: Denver selects running back RJ Harvey, UCF

He started his college career as a quarterback but after transferring to UCF, the coaching staff moved him to running back and the rest is history. His calling card is the straight line speed, and in general Harvey is the type of versatile backfield playmaker Sean Payton likes.

Round 2, Pick 59: Baltimore drafts edge rusher Mike Green, Marshall

Green is one of the best pure edge rushing talents in the draft, starting his career in the ACC before ending up at Marshall. The issue is off field concerns, namely allegations of sexual assault from his time at Virginia, which he denied. The Ravens were evidently comfortable enough with their vetting of Green to add him to the organization.

Round 2, Pick 58: Las Vegas takes wide out Jack Bech, TCU

Bech is a big-bodied player at wideout, but has some wiggle like a smaller player even if he doesn't have top-end speed. He should serve as a nice complementary pass catcher for the Raiders offense that will likely against features lots and lots of Brock Bowers in the passing game.

Round 2, Pick 57: Lions snag offensive guard Tate Ratledge, Georgia after trade up

The interior of the offensive line, specifically guard, was an evident spot for the Lions to address in this draft and Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell and Co. didn't wait around for a few other guard-needy teams to pick before nabbing their guy in Ratledge.

While an injury cost him part of his 2024 season, Ratledge was a stalwart when healthy for the Bulldogs and started on the 2022 national championship team. He's also a multiple-time All-American. And in general, Ratledge, a self-described "dirtbag," will bring the sort of edge that fits the Lions offensive identity.

Ratledge also got a ringing endorsement from his college head coach, Kirby Smart.

Plus, the mullet rules.

Round 2, Pick 56: Chicago takes offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College

That's a pair of second-round selections for Boston College, with Trapilo coming off the board along with Ezeiruaku. Boston College has a strong history of producing solid offensive line talent in recent years, and Chicago is building some depth in the middle with this second round selection.

Detroit trades up

Chicago still has to pick at No. 56, but Detroit has jumped to No. 57 to make a pick. The Lions traded with Denver, and also got pick No. 230. In return, Denver got picks No. 60 and 130.

Round 2, Pick 55: Chargers draft wideout Tre Harris, Ole Miss

Harris was a highly productive weapon for Ole Miss, and could be a perfect down-the-field weapon for Justin Herbert. He's a bit of a thinner-framed player at 6-foot-2, but has the route running feel to generate space, plus strong hands and a big catch radius. He's not a burner, but will run at and through smaller defensive backs.

Round 2, Pick 54: Green Bay picks offensive tackle Anthony Belton, North Carolina State

The Packers have had plenty of success drafting offensive linemen on Day 2 or later in the draft, and Belton could be the next as he joins the Green Bay offensive line room. It's possible he could move inside to guard eventually, but it's Top 75 pick added to the fold either way.

Round 2, Pick 53: Tampa Bay nabs cornerback Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame

A bit like Johnson, health hurt Morrison in the process as he missed the second half of the 2024 season with a hip injury. Had he been full healthy, he could've been a first round prospect. But if the health is ultimately a non-issue, Tampa Bay got arguably one of the best corners in the draft at pick No. 53.

Round 2, Pick 52: Titans select edge rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA

Oladejo is a physical presence on the edge, and is just the second pick of the draft for the Titans after taking Cam Ward No. 1 overall. And Oladejo is also helping fill a big need at edge rusher for a Titans organization bereft of pass rushing talent.

Round 2, Pick 51: Panthers trade up, take defensive end Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

After shining at Purdue in 2023, Scourton transferred to Texas A&M for 2024 and continued to climb, showing of his combination of length and power with some positional versatility. He might not be the highest upside edge rusher going after the quarterback, but he's a high-motor defensive lineman who at a minimum should be a plus run defender.

The Panthers traded with the Broncos to move into the No. 51 spot, also getting No. 85 and picks in the fourth and sixth rounds. The Broncos in return got No. 57, No. 74, and a fourth and seventh round pick.

Round 2, Pick 50: Seahawks draft tight end Elijah Arroyo, Miami (Fla.)

A great mover with length and strong ball skills, Arroyo is great as a receiver and with the ball in his hands after the catch. He can play split out from the formation or from the backfield. And while he might lack some sand in his pants to be an ideal blocker, he's get enough heft and willingness to make it work.

Round 2, Pick 49: Bengals take linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina

The Gamecocks are flying off the board in the second round. Knight is a big, fast linebacker — he ran a 4.58 40-yard dash — who is not shy to get downhill and hit. And that combination of speed to play sideline to sideline and deliver a big shot at the end of it would be valuable to any defense, but especially a Bengals unit needing some juice after a bad 2024 season.

Round 2, Pick 48: Texans trade with Raiders, add tackle Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota

Ersery is a massive human being at 6-foot-6, 331 pounds and fills a void for the Texans, which shipped off tackle Laremy Tunsil this offseason. And while he can some times get beaten to the edges by quicker rushers, good luck to the defenders trying to rush through the middle of his massive frame.

Houston gave up picks No. 58 and No. 99 to the Raiders to move up to No. 48.

Round 2, Pick 47: Former Michigan corner Will Johnson finally drafted, going to Arizona

A reported knee issue and questions about his speed saw Johnson slip out of the first round. But evidently the Cardinals felt confident enough in snagging the former star corner for the Wolverines. And with his big, long frame and zone coverage prowess, Johnson should be able to excel in Jonathan Gannon's scheme.

And ranked in the Top 10 of many final draft boards by various members of the media on pure talent, if the health holds up for Johnson, the Cardinals could've gotten a major steal in the 40s by taking the Michigan corner.

The pick also matches him up with an old foe: Former Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who appeared to approve of the pick on his Instagram account.

Round 2, Pick 46: Rams go for tight end Terrence Ferguson, Oregon

Ferguson looks a bit like a Loveland clone: Big, long and a great mover at his size with plenty of fluidity to boot. He's just not nearly as polished as a route runner and catcher, so he went 36 picks later. But it should be a great situation where he can be used as a vertical and big crossing weapon in the passing game for Matthew Stafford.

Round 2, Pick 45: Colts draft defensive lineman JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State

A defensive end in college, Tuimoloau best as a 4-3 defensive end with his power and solid frame. He lacks some of the elite athletic ability and bend but more than makes up for that with his ability to play with power, both in his hands and lower body, and has a strong motor.

Round 2, Pick 44: Cowboys take edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

Ezeiruaku led the FBS is sack production in 2024 with 16.5 sacks, dominating off the edge for the Eagles. He's also forced eight fumbles over the past three seasons. And along with having most of the requisite physical traits as a pass rusher and run defender, Ezeiruaku has a strong technical foundation to deconstruct blocks. Plus, playing across from Micah Parsons doesn't hurt.

Round 2, Pick 43: 49ers select defensive tackle Alfred Collins, Texas

Collins is a big man in the middle of the defensive line and will now be a part of what is a concerted defensive front retooling in San Francisco. In the first round, the 49ers took edge rusher Mykel Williams out of Georgia. And despite being a bigger player in the middle, Collins does have some pocket-pushing pass rush ability.

Round 2, Pick 42: Jets draft tight end Mason Taylor, LSU

Taylor is LSU's all-time leader in receptions for a tight end, having played a big role in the offense all three years on campus. And his comes from Hall of Fame bloodlines: He's the son of Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor. He's also the nephew of Dolphins legend Zach Thomas. Either way, Taylor fills a big need for the Jets offense as a ready-made pass catching option.

Round 2, Pick 41: Buffalo trades with Chicago, snags defensive tackle T.J. Sanders, South Carolina

That's a pair of South Carolina defenders off the board early in the second round, as Sanders joins Emmanwori as an early Day 2 pick. Sanders is a lighter prospect playing in the middle of the defensive line, but makes up for it with pass rushing upside and his ability to use quickness and technique to win when his size is at a disadvantage.

Round 2, Pick 40: New Orleans goes quarterback, taking Tyler Shough, Louisville

The Saints likely need a quarterback at least this season with Derek Carr suffering a recent shoulder injury. And the Saints opted for Shough, an older prospect with a prototypical modern quarterback profile: Big, strong arm and can move well. And while Shough is already 25 years old, NFL teams evidently liked the mix of experience and traits, even if the upside might not be the highest.

Round 2, Pick 39: Chicago takes wideout Luther Burden III, Missouri

A former top high school prospect, Burden joins an already-deep Chicago receiving corps, but brings a distinct set of skills to the position, namely as a player who can make plays in space with the ball in his hand, much like DJ Moore. However where Moore is bigger and powerful, Burden is smaller and twitchier, and will now be one of the plethora of weapons for Caleb Williams, along with first round pick Colston Loveland, the former Michigan tight end.

Round 2, Pick 38: New England drafts running back TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

The Buckeyes 2024 backfield tandem goes off the board in the span of three picks. And in New England, Henderson has a chance to be the lightning in a thunder-and-lightning pairing with Rhamondre Stevenson. Along with his big-play ability as a runner, Henderson is also a top-notch pass catcher out of the backfield.

Round 2, Pick 37: Miami trades with Las Vegas, drafts offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea

The Dolphins needed trench help and the Dolphins have gotten trench help, adding Savaiinaea to the offensive line room a day after spending a first round pick on former Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant at No. 13 overall. Savaiinaea played both at tackle and on the interior in college, but projects best as a guard in the NFL.

Along with No. 37, Miami also gets Las Vegas' fifth round pick. Las Vegas gets picks No. 48, No. 98 and No. 135.

Round 2, Pick 36: Cleveland picks running back Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

After starting his career strong at Ole Miss, Judkins transferred to Ohio State and won the national championship in 2024 with the Buckeyes. A strong, aggressive back, Judkins isn't afraid to mix it up between the tackles and has plenty of burst to put his foot in the ground and pull away from a defense. And Cleveland will hope now he can be a complement to star tailback Nick Chubb.

Round 2, Pick 35: Seattle trades with Tennessee, selects safety Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

Emmanwori is one of the most impressive physical presences in the draft, who has near-linebacker size — he was recruited to play that position out of high school before moving back — with elite straight-line speed. Emmanwori played as a safety for the Gamecocks in college but could be a movable piece for the Seahawks defense who plays down near the box as much as he does deep.

The Seahawks traded picks No. 52 and No. 82 to the Titans for pick No. 35.

Round 2, Pick 34: Houston drafts Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

One of the big wideout prospects near the top of the board — he stand at around 6-foot-4 — Higgins is set to join Houston's deep core of pass catching options. And lining up across the field from former Michigan wideout Nico Collins — also 6-foot-4 — Higgins should be part of a formidable outside duo for quarterback CJ Stroud. It's also the first selection for the Texans this draft, after Houston traded for No. 34 yesterday to give up No. 25 to the Giants.

Round 2, Pick 33: Cleveland takes linebacker Carson Schwesinger, UCLA to open 2nd round

The Browns double up on defense with Schwesinger joining former Michigan DT Mason Graham, who Cleveland took No. 5 overall. A strong athletic tester playing for a UCLA team that flew under the radar during the 2024 college football season, Schwesinger was a fast riser during the draft process and and is now one of the first off-ball linebackers off the board.

Intro

Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft are set for Friday night from Green Bay, Wisconsin, after Round 1 went in the books without too many surprises. 

The Detroit Lions held pat in the first round, picking at No. 28 and selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams to bolster the defensive front. Detroit’s next pick — the first of two on Friday — is No. 60 near the end of the second round. 

A number of college players from local teams, and local high school products, were selected. A trio of Michigan players went off the board, with defensive lineman Mason Graham (Cleveland, No. 5), tight end Colston Loveland (Chicago, No. 10) and defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (Miami, No. 13) all selected. Michigan cornerback Will Johnson had a surprising slide out of the first round, explained somewhat by a report on Thursday that a knee issue scared some teams away. 

Former Michigan State defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, who played at Detroit Loyola High School, was selected No. 21 by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Oregon. And former West Bloomfield High School standout cornerback Maxwell Hairston went No. 30 to the Buffalo Bills out of Kentucky. 

The second night of the draft kicks off at 7 p.m. 

Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Andrew Graham.

NFL DRAFT TRACKER

NFL Draft, Days 2-3

▶ When: Friday-Saturday, Green Bay, Wisconsin

▶ Schedule: Friday, 7 p.m. (Rounds 2-3); Saturday, noon (Rounds 4-7)

▶ TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network

▶ Lions remaining picks: 60 (2), 102 (3), 130 (4), 196 (6), 228 (7), 244 (7)