The 2025 NFL Draft is just days away, and teams, including the Lions, are finished with one of the key steps of the pre-draft process—top-30 visits. In 2024, the Lions drafted four players who visited, and they will likely walk away with one or more this year as well. So let’s look at the prospects who visited Allen Park and when they are projected to be drafted.
Harmon didn’t produce much at Michigan State, but after transferring to Oregon, he put together a great 2024 season. His rare combination of size and quickness is tantalizing, but his best trait might be his football intelligence.
Golden ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any WR during pre-draft workouts. On tape, his speed doesn’t jump out, but his ability to track and adjust to the ball does. He rarely catches the ball against his body—instead, he plucks with his hands and then quickly tucks it into his body.
Campbell has elite size, speed, and athleticism, but hasn’t yet developed his play recognition and anticipation. He’ll need time to develop these traits, but he could provide immediate value as a blitzing linebacker.
Stewart put up a perfect 10.0 Relative Athletic Score—he is a freak athlete. He hasn’t done much with it, though, accruing just 4.5 sacks in three seasons. He is the epitome of a boom-or-bust prospect—five years from now, he could be one of the best pass rushers in the league or out of it entirely.
Hairston is a physical corner who likes to throw off the rhythm of receivers at the line of scrimmage. He also has impressive ball skills—over the past two seasons, he had 10 passes defended, six interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three defensive touchdowns.
Zabel is a versatile offensive lineman who plays with toughness and aggression. He played tackle in his final year in college, but projects more as a guard in the NFL. He is solid as a pass blocker, but is at his best when he can be the attacker in the run game.
Williams is primarily a run-stuffer and space-eater. He’s had some production as a pass rusher in college, but he depends on those around him to open up opportunities. At 330 lbs, he is difficult to handle in man-to-man situations and stands up well against a double team, though he rarely beats it.
Skattebo is a physical runner who plays with a chip on his shoulder. He has good vision and some shiftiness, but often relies on his strength and balance to break tackles and continue runs. He adds value as a receiver and could become a three-down back in the NFL.
Stewart lacks the size to be a three-down lineman in the NFL. Instead, he will likely be a situational pass rusher who can use his burst, bend, and quickness to get around the edge. This was on full display in 2024, when he notched 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Belton is a towering 6’6″ and 340 lbs. He is raw and will take some time to develop, but his size, length, and power show he could become a quality starter at the next level if he reaches his full potential. He also plays with a mean streak, which coaches will love.
Sanker is a heat-seeking missile from the safety position. He is at his best in the box, where he can aggressively attack the ball carrier and quarterback. In deep coverage, he breaks on the ball quickly and has the ball skills to make interceptions. He is also an excellent special-teams player.
Fannin Jr. is primarily a receiving tight end, but isn’t a liability as a blocker. In 2024, he broke the college football single-season record for receptions by a tight end. He doesn’t have a big route tree, but can get open on short routes and can pickup chunks after the catch.
Fairchild is an excellent pass protector, but lacks the play strength to be a mauler in the run game. He is reliable and should have a solid career as a depth interior offensive lineman. He could develop into a starter if he improves his play strength and ability to sustain blocks.
Reed is a good box safety and an instinctive and physical run defender. He sheds off his blocks well to make plays on the ball carrier. His coverage skills are hit-or-miss, and he can have some bad misreads that result in big plays. If he can improve his coverage skills, he’ll be a reliable third safety in the NFL.
TeSlaa is a 6’4″ receiver who works primarily from the slot. He had a great Senior Bowl and tested extremely well at the combine—he had a 9.97 RAS. He has strong hands and can make contested catches. His play speed and production are lacking, so he’ll have a lot to prove to become a starter in the NFL.
Hyppolite is blazing fast for a linebacker. He ran a 4.42 40-yard dash with equally impressive splits. He struggles in coverage and often gets blocked out of plays, but his pursuit skills will be valued. He could be a depth piece and potentially a special-teams ace.
Robinson is a pass-rushing specialist who relies exclusively on his quickness and length to create pressure. He only has one year of starting experience, and his production leaves a lot to be desired. A Day Two or Day Three flyer is worthwhile, given his physical traits and value on special teams.
Yurosek is a well-rounded tight end. He is a willing blocker, but needs to increase his lower body strength to avoid getting pushed around. He had some production early in his career, but hasn’t been involved much in the pass game since. He has decent upside and could become a tight end two in the NFL.
Chambliss is undersized but uses his strength and motor to overcome this. He is not much of a cover linebacker and is best used downhill, attacking the ball carrier and quarterback. His value will be primarily as a special-teams player, with the upside to be a depth player on defense.
Larison’s athletic profile doesn’t stand out, but he is a hard runner who can make quick cuts and keep his balance through contact. He is a good receiver out of the backfield and could parlay that into a solid career as a backup or a third-down back.
End Of My Detroit Lions Rant
The Lions have a history of drafting prospects brought in for a top-30 visit. They drafted four in 2024 and two in each of the previous two classes. In the upcoming 2025 NFL draft, at least one of the above players will likely receive a call from the Lions.
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