Penei Sewell Pick # 7
83 starts AV 71
Foundational piece. Hall of Fame type pick.
3 time All-Pro player.
4 time Pro Bowler
Levi was considered by the Lions to be first round prospect.
Missed opted out of his senior year in 2020, Hurt his back at the Senior Bowl
Was in the rotation in 2021 35 tackles Missed 2022 due to a back injury.
Played
10 games in 2023 making 10 tackles
Had his best season in 2024. starting 10
games and making 28 tackles.
Re-signed in 2025 but missed the season with a
torn ACL.
An often injured player who has been a major disappointment sans the stretch in 2024.
Alim McNeill Round # 3 Pick # 72
71 games 59 starts AV 25
Moved into the starting lineup as a rookie 39 tackles 2 sacks
Started in 2022 41 tackles 1 sack
Played very well in 2023 5 sacks in 13 starts.
Was a possible pro bowl player until he torn his ACL Thanksgiving, 25 tackles 2.5 sacks
Returned after missing the first 6 games, played poorly. 14 tackles 1 sack in 10 games.
Looked like as steal for the Lions until the injury. Hopefully, he can return to form in 2026.
Iffy Melifonwu Round # 3 Pick # 101
37 games 14 starts AV 6
Drafted as cornerback as the first player in the Stafford trade.
Injured early in 2021 after earning a start vs. the Packers Played 7 games 15 tackles 2 FR
Injured again in 2022 playing 10 games making 14 tackles.
In 2023, played a huge role down the stretch. making 33 tackles 3 sacks and 2 picks.
Made the Division clinching vs. the Vikings.
Injured 3 times in 2024. Started 3 games and made 10 tackles. Injured late in the first half vs. Washington
Not re-signed in 2025.
Like Levi, Injuries derailed his time in Detroit, His performance in 20223 is what the Lions had hoped for when they drafted him.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Round # 4 Pick # 112
83 games 75 Starts AV 63
Made 90 catches and scored 6 touchdowns as a rookie
Made 4 consecutive Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro teams
Moved into 3rd on the Lions TD catch list.
A signature pick for Holmes. A possible Hall of Famer in the Fourth round.
Derrick Barnes Round # 4 Pick #113
68 games 43 starts AV 17
Thrusted into the starting lineup as a rookie. Making 67 tackles.
Played off the ball in 2022 making 47 tackles.
Moved to SAM in 2023. making 81 tackles
2024 torn his PCL in game #3
Re-signed to a 3 year contract and started 17 games in 2025.
He struggled to regain his pre injury form.
A Brad Holmes draft day trade special. Trading up to get him. Has been solid but has to prove worthy of the extension in 2026.
Justin Jefferson Round # 7 Pick 251
7 Games AV 1
2021 made the team and played in 7 games. Injured his knee on a touchdown run vs Pittsburgh
Saw action in 2 games in 2024.
Not re-signed for 2025.
Jefferson stuck around for 4 years. Injuries limited his chances and could not make an impact
Total for the draft
2 All Pro Players
4 full time starters
5 second contracts
Hits: 4
Misses: 2
total AV 190 ave 38
2022
Aidan Hutchinson Pick #2
56 starts 33 AV
2022 started 17 games making an instant impact 9.5 sacks and 3 picks
Finished second in the Defensive Rookie of the Year to Sauce.
2023 made Pro Bowl with 11.5 sacks
2024 Injured in the Cowboys game. Still led the team with 7.5 sacks
2025 Made All-Pro and Pro bowl. Career high 14.5 sacks.
Foundational piece. A one man pass rush. 5 career int 13 pass break ups 8 FF.
Jameson Williams Pick # 12
50 games 36 starts Av 27
2022 Missed the first 11 games with a torn ACL. Had touchdowns on first two touches.
2023 Missed 5 games showed promise with 24 catches and 3 total td
2024 breakout year over 1,000 yards and 8 total touchdowns.
2025 1117 yards and 7 touchdowns
A player that continue to improve. Received a contract extension.
Josh Paschal Round # 2 Pick # 46
36 games 18 starts AV 9
2022 missed 7 games played in the rotation 2 sacks
2023 Missed 5 games 1 sack
2024 Missed 3 games 2 sacks
2025 Missed the season with a back injury
2026 under contract
Injuries have derailed his development. Never really found a place in the rotation.
Kerby Joseph Round # 3 Pick # 97
55 games 52 starts 27 AV
2022 Moved into the starting lineup Led the team with 4 interceptions
2023 Started 15 games Led the team with 4 interceptions
2024 All-Pro Led the NFL with 9 interceptions
2025 Injured in training camp played in 6 games led the team with 3 interceptions
Looked like another steal until a knee injury has his future in major doubt.
James Mitchell Round # 5 Pick # 177
29 games 1 start AV 1
2022 Coming off a torn ACL his senior year caught 11 passes 1 td
2023 Injured late in the season cost him an opportunity in the playoffs
2024 Practice squad 1 game
2025 not re-signed
Injuries effected his development. Could not carve a niche in the rotation.
Malcolm Rodriguez Round # 6 Pick # 188
50 games 26 starts 12 AV
2022 started at linebacker 87 tackles
2023 Played as a backup
2024 started when Anzalone was injured. Played well Toe ACL on Thanksgiving.
2025 missed 10 games made 1 start. Did not play well
A good pick in the late rounds. Looked like a bonified starter until the injury derailed his season.
James Houston Round # 6 Pick # 217
17 games 3 starts 2 AV
2022 started the year on the practice squad. Played 7 games 8 sacks
2023 injured in the second game missing the regular season.
2024 Lasted 8 games but was cut after making just 8 tackles.
Looked like a find until his injury, The Lions tried to make him a linebacker. Did not work.
Chase Lucas Round # 7 Pick #237
18 games 1 AV
2022 played in 6 games
2023 played in 12 games
Not re-signed for 2024.
Mostly a special teams player never could break into the rotation at corner.
Draft Review
All-Pro Players 2
Starters 3
2nd contract: 3
Hits: 4
Misses:2
Av 112 ave 28
2023
Jahmyr Gibbs Pick # 12
49 games 24 starts 42 AV
He has amassed over 5,000 yards from scrimmage and 49 touchdowns
3 time Pro Bowler
Jack Campbell Pick # 18
51 gams 46 starts AV 27
He has over 400 tackles and 8.5 sacks
All-Pro in 2025
Sam LaPorta Round # 2 Pick #34
42 games 39 starts AV 22
2023 Pro Bowl 2nd team All Pro 3rd O ROY
2024 Started slow but still finished with 60 receptions and 7 td
2025 Injured back kept him to 9 games
Brian Branch Round # 2 Pick #45
43 games 37 starts AV 15
2023 Played nickel 74 tackles 3 int
2024 Moved to Safety Pro Bowl 109 tackles 4 int
2025 injured achillies in week 12
Down year before the injury, Only one takeaway. Injury casts doubt on his future in Detroit.
Hendon Hooker Round # 3 Pick # 68
3 game AV 0
Torn ACL in college. Never showed the ability to play in the NFL.
One of Brad's worst picks.
Brodric Martin Round # 3 Pick # 96
5 games 1 start AV 1
Redshirted in 2023.
Needed in 2024 with massive injuries. Played so poorly never got off the bench after his only start.
2025 cut after camp
Brad traded a lot of capital to acquire Martin. His worst pick as the Lions GM.
Colby Sorsdal Round # 5 Pick # 154
17 games 3 starts AV 2
2023 Played in 16 games 3 starts
2024 Redshirt year played in 1 game
2025 injured in training camp
Sorsdal was unlikely to make the team in 2025. Gets another chance in 2026.
Antoine Green Round # 7 Pick # 219
9 games AV 0
2023 9 games 3 playoff games
2024 injured neck ended career
Draft Review
AV109 AV ave 36
Pro Bowl players 4
Starters 4
Hits: 4
Misses 3
2024
Terrion Arnold Pick # 24
24 games 22 starts AV 8
2024 16 games 14 starts 60 tackles
2025 8 games 7 starts 31 tackles 1 int
Injured shoulder
Terrion struggles in his rookie year. Came back in 2025 and did not finish a game. Shoulder surgery ended his season.
Ennis Rakestraw Round # 2 Pick # 61
8 games AV 0
2024 Injured twice ended season on IR
2025 Injured in Camp Shoulder Surgery
Rakestraw has been injured his whole NFL career.
Giovanni Manu Round # 4 Pick # 126
Games 4 1 start AV 0
2024 redshirt
2025 Played in 4 games started 1 He wasn't horrible then injured his Knee in practice missing the rest of the season.
The Lions hoped he would be the swing tackle in 2025. A knee injury has put his status in doubt.
Brad gave up a third round pick for him.
Sione Vaki Round # 4 Pick # 132
27 games 1 AV
2024 played on special teams
2025 injured most of camp.
Hurt twice during the season.
Injuries have derailed his development at running back. Brad traded up to acquire Vaki.
Mekhi Wingo Round # 6 Pick # 189
13 games AV 1
2024 Played in the rotation until injuring knee on Thanksgiving. 2 knee surgeries.
2025 Missed training camp played in 2 games.
Injuries have hampered his development. He is only 23 but has not played much.
Christian Mahogany Round # 6 Pick #210
18 games 12 starts AV 6
2024 missed much of the season with Mono. Started 2 games including the playoff game
Played really well sparking hope he could be a solid player.
2025 struggled mightily. Hurt his knee vs Minnesota, Came back and played worse.
Will face competition at his guard spot. Lions must upgrade.
Pro Bowl 0
Starters 2
AV 14 ave 7
Hits: 1
Misses: 5
A disaster for Brad. Hopefully, he learned a lesson.
2025
Tyleik WIlliams Pick # 28
17 games 10 starts AV 4
Played mostly at 3 tech. He improved during the year. He should move to nose in year 2
Tate Ratledge Round # 2 Pick # 51
17 starts AV 7
Improved greatly throughout the season. Should be a strong player in 2026.
Isaac TeSlaa Round # 3 Pick # 70
17 games 3 starts AV 2
Played the third WR Scored 6 touchdowns
Has a bright future.
Lions gave up two third round picks in 2026 for him.
Miles Frazier Round # 5 Pick # 171
Games 5 AV 0
Injured in off season. Missed camp and 12 games.
Showed some strength. Should contest for the left guard in 2026.
Ahmed Hassanein Round # 6 Pick # 196
Injured in the Preseason Practice squad
Torn pec ruined rookie year. Will get a shot in 2026
Dan Jackson Round # 7 Pick # 230
Injured in Practice
Dominic Lovett Round # 7 Pick # 246
12 games AV 0
Showed little in the passing game in the preseason Stuck as a gunner but was benched late in the season.
Draft Results
Starters 2
Total AV 13
Totals
Hits: 13
Misses: 12
