The Lions have begun to overhaul the offensive line. In 2025, the line was poor in almost ever metric. The team released Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow. Skip retired and Yode signed with the Chargers. The Lions signed Cade Mays to play center, Larry Borum at tackle along with Juice Scruggs and Ben Bartch to compete at guard.
Even with all of that turnover, Early and often investment needs to be made. Lions could potentially take lineman in the first or second round. Probably ending with at least two in this draft.
Tackles
Players that could interest the Lions:
I would feel great with any of the following players at 17: Mauigoa, Freeling, Fano or Miller. Proctor and Max are likely rookie starters as well. Freeling and Proctor are likely left tackles with the others on the right side. The second group would include Lomu and Tiernan. Both may need time to develop. There is a significant drop off after that. Bottom line if you want a starter draft one in the first round.
Guards
Lions have a need at left guard. None of the four players that played last year stood out. Yode and Colon are gone. Mahogany is the returning starter. He struggled early got hurt and was awful upon his return. Frazier was hurt most of the year and his ability is still unknown, A pick in this draft is likely to shore up the position,'
Players that could interest the Lions:
Ioane is one of the highest graded players in the draft. A true left guard he would improve that position for the Lions. Bisontis is a left guard. He could go in the top 40 picks. Rutledge is a right guard. At the Senior Bowl, he was undefeated at right guard and helpless at left guard.
Center
Lions signed Cade Mays to a three year deal. A true center is probably not what they are looking for. A swing guard who can play center is a possible pick.
Players that could interest the Lions:
Slaughter need size but could play some guard. Parker played tackles at Duke. Burton is a good athlete.
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