The Detroit Lions faced a disappointing end to their season with a 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. This defeat finalized their pick for the 2025 NFL Draft, where they will select 28th overall. The Lions currently hold six picks in the draft, including a second-round pick at 60th overall, while missing out on third and fifth-round selections due to trades. Detroit's only previous 28th pick was in 2015, when they acquired guard Laken Tomlinson.

General manager Brad Holmes has had to make strategic trades to bolster the team, dealing away key draft picks to acquire talent like wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Lions had ambitions to secure the last overall pick, typically awarded to the Super Bowl champion.