One of the top draft experts at ESPN just released his latest mock draft. Draft and fantasy football analyst Field Yates put out a two-round mock Wednesday with just three weeks left until the start of the draft on April 24 in Green Bay.
We'll take a look at the Lions' picks in his mock, but also check out who he has going to the other teams in the NFC North. So what does the great Field Yates have in store for us? Let's dive in.
Detroit Lions
No. 28 - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
"Injuries befell the Detroit defense down the stretch last season, and some of them will linger into this upcoming season -- including stalwart defensive tackle Alim McNeill's torn ACL. Harmon could help fill that hole after his breakthrough 2024 season. His 34 pressures in his lone year with the Ducks were by far the most of any FBS defensive tackle. He has the length, power at the point of attack and pursuit speed as a rusher to make a difference."
The Lions have made it clear McNeill is unlikely to be ready for Week 1. Either way, extra help on the interior wouldn't hurt for the Lions and Harmon has the strength and power to be a force inside for Detroit.
No. 60 - Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
"The Lions lost Kevin Zeitler in free agency, and if they don't view either Christian Mahogany or Kayode Awosika as a lock to start at right guard, Ratledge would be a great pick. He is among the most polished players in the class."
Mahogany and Awosika are the front-runners right now to start at right guard, but a player like Ratledge, with three years starting experience and plenty of power to open up holes for Jahmyr Gibbs and protect for Jared Goff, would make it a three-horse race in camp.
Chicago Bears
No. 10 - Will Campbell, OL, LSU
"I'm pretty bullish on Campbell as a prospect. Despite concerns about his 32⅝-inch arm length, he ranks fifth on my board. And in this scenario, I'm not super focused on whether he would ultimately play tackle or slide inside to guard. The Bears' starting five is already much better on paper after a busy free agency, and Campbell could play wherever he's needed.
"New coach Ben Johnson would love a player like Campbell, whose elite foot quickness and pass protection ability fit great in his system. The Bears will likely feature plenty of zone rushing schemes in 2025."
The Bears have heavily invested in the offensive line this offseason by bringing in guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson via trade and signing center Drew Dalman in free agency. The goal was and still is to protect quarterback Caleb Williams and Campbell would give the Bears flexibility at either guard ...
