With several 2024 Lions hitting free agency along the defensive line, shifting the draft-day double shot from the offensive line last draft (Giovanni Manu, Christian Mahogany) to the defensive side makes sense. Peebles can play anywhere from the 3-tech to 7-tech in whatever defensive front new coordinator Kelvin Sheppard desires to run.

Here is a Lions two-round mock draft after a week of practices down in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl. Offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. from Ohio State had a standout performance this year against Penn State's Abdul Carter that sent his draft stock soaring into the first round.

The Detroit Lions could use some reinforcements after depth issues helped derail a promising season. These Michigan Wolverines could help.

Here is our sixth NFC North mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, enjoy. Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

In his first mock draft of the offseason, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein went out on a limb with the Panthers’ first-round pick.