Detroit Lions may not agree with the idea of a “Super Bowl window
Although general manager Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions may not agree with the idea of a “Super Bowl window,” it is undeniable that the team has a short list of offseason needs. Holmes has also shown that he isn’t scared to move up the board when needed and to be proactive in the selection.
It appears unlikely that Detroit will be able to acquire a top edge rusher like Myles Garrett, but with the depth of the 2025 draft class at the position, they might be able to locate a good starter right away at selection No. 28 or even later at No. 60. Holmes has demonstrated that he will go to any lengths to acquire a player if the Lions have their sights set on somebody.
A trade-up target might be obvious for Gary Davenport of the Detroit Bleacher Report has identified eight clubs who ought to actively seek a trade-up in the 2025 draft, along with the best candidates for each. On his list, the Lions came in at number five.
Most successful regular season in the team’s history
Detroit just had the most successful regular season in the team’s history, but they lost in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The absence of a reliable pass rush following Aidan Hutchinson’s injury was one of the main reasons they missed out on a Super Bowl trip.
Texas A&M edge rusher Nic Scourton is a strong trade-up prospect, according to Davenport, given that need.
It might be worth trading up for
More pre-draft excitement might be created by Shemar Stewart, potentially freeing up teammate Nic Scourton at No. 28. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound player, however, is one of the class’s most NFL-ready edge rushers and has been compared to former Saints standout Cameron Jordan, so it might be worth trading up for.
First Team All-SEC last season after recording five sacks, 37 total tackles, and 14 tackles for loss
Prior to transferring to Texas A&M, Scourton recorded 10 sacks, 50 total tackles, and 15 tackles for loss while playing for Purdue in 2023. He was named to the First Team All-SEC last season after recording five sacks, 37 total tackles, and 14 tackles for loss. His fundamental stats are still impressive; in 2024, he recorded 36 quarterback pressures, a little decrease from 42 in 2023.
Scourton has emerged as a popular mock draft projection for Detroit due to his well-developed pass rush arsenal and physical attributes that fit the Lions’ preferred edge rusher archetype.
Scourton is a great fit, but he’s not the only potential worth pursuing, as Davenport aptly puts it. The Lions should move up and sign the edge rusher if Holmes finds one he thinks will be a good fit for Hutchinson.