http://archive.today/2025.04.27-223102/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/27/thoughts-from-detroit-lions-2025-draft-class-and-what-comes-next/83313818007/
full article at link.
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Holmes sticks to message
Since taking over as Lions general manager, few — if any — have been as successful in the draft as Holmes.
Naturally, it’s led to some contentious media sessions when Holmes is pressed about the team’s lack of proven depth at edge rusher — one of the most important positions on the entire roster — and why the team hasn’t invested as much high-end draft capital in that spot lately, despite the fact Detroit’s season came to an end in a game where they couldn’t touch the opposing quarterback
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Brewing battle at guard
Training camp is going to be all-out war, and that’s especially true at the guard position. Four players will have a legitimate chance to grab two starting spots: Tate Ratledge (second-round pick), Miles Frazier (fifth-round pick), Christian Mahogany (sixth-round pick in 2024) and Graham Glasgow (incumbent veteran starter).
Holmes and Lions coach Dan Campbell have not-so-subtly signified in recent weeks they’re ready to let younger talent challenge Glasgow for his job, which is something they likely wouldn’t say about center Frank Ragnow or left tackle Taylor Decker. It’s safe to assume they mean it.
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How fast can Tyleik Williams develop with opportunity ahead of him?
The Lions’ first-round selection of defensive tackle Tyleik Williams was met with some groans from the fanbase. Though Holmes drafted what many deemed a position of need, Williams’ resume as a pass rusher wasn’t as polished as, say, Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (Detroit Loyola), who went to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the night.
However, even Ohio State’s defensive line coach, Larry Johnson, admitted his scheme wasn’t conducive to Williams using his pass-rush traits. He (and Holmes) believes there’s a lot of untapped potential in that area.