If immediate fan reaction was any indication, the Detroit Lions’ moves on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft were about as polarizing as you can get. While many praised the selection of Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the first round—82% of Pride of Detroit readers gave it an “A” —fans were clearly not as enthusiastic for Detroit’s pick (and significant trade up) of Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa—58% of Pride of Detroit readers gave it a C or lower.

The Detroit Lions are no longer the NFL's Cinderella story. Under the fearless direction of head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, the longtime NFC North afterthought went from scrappy spoiler to conference powerhouse over the last few seasons,