Mike Renner, CBS Sports: Caleb Lomu, T, Utah
Why: Lomu is a crafty, smooth pass protector. His biggest knock is play strength, but that's a trait that can be improved at the next level.
Renner’s full mock
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Why: Terrion Arnold has struggled to stay healthy, and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has been a non-factor since the team double-dipped in the draft. Rock Ya-Sin and others in depth roles are slated to hit free agency. Terrell provides immediate support.
Edwards’ full mock
Luke Easterling, Athlon Sports: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia
Why: Finding a successor for Decker at left tackle has to be a top priority for the Lions, and Freeling has the athleticism and toughness to be the ideal fit.
Easterling’s full mock
FOX Sports staff: Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami
Why: [The Lions] plan for the future with a tackle that many have as the best offensive lineman in this class.
FOX’s full mock
Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Why: Auburn's Faulk is a 21-year-old ball of clay. He'll need plenty of work to realize his immense potential, which seems oxymoronic when slotting the defensive lineman to an organization in the Detroit Lions that finds itself in win-now mode. However, the 6'6", 276-pounder has the physical profile and right attitude to slide relatively seamlessly into the Lions' lineup, even if it's not as a full-time player at the onset of his career.
Sobleski’s full mock
Yahoo Sports: Caleb Lomu, T, Utah
Why: While Giovanni Manu is still interesting to me, Lomu gives the Lions their Decker succession plan (and insurance for the 2026 season). Lomu has to continue to get stronger, but he has light feet, clean hand usage and the overall athleticism to stay on the left side and be a plus-blindside protector.
Yahoo’s full mock
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Why: The Lions need to have a physical thumper to better complement Hutchinson at end in their 4-3. Howell, like Rueben Bain Jr., got knocked a little for arm length at the Combine, but he is too devastating of a producer from another top college defense to think he won't translate well as a No. 2.
Iyer’s full mock