ALLEN PARK -- Let’s take a look at an updated depth chart for the Detroit Lions after they added six players in the 2025 NFL draft. Lions general manager Brad Holmes and Co. added an interior defensive lineman, edge rusher, safety, two receivers and two offensive guards over the three days of the draft. Now, the Lions and their rookies haven’t stepped on the field yet, but let’s look ahead and project the depth chart with some new faces added. RELATED: Detroit Lions UDFA tracker: Big OL, Za’Darius Smith’s nephew highlight first wave RELATED: What’s being said nationally as 2025 NFL draft wraps up Quarterback 1. Jared Goff 2. Hendon Hooker 3. Kyle Allen Jake Fromm was released in the days before the draft. The Lions didn’t add another quarterback, which is no surprise. Hendon Hooker should be considered the heavy favorite for the job, even with Kyle Allen bringing starting experience to the competition this offseason. Running back 1A. Jahmyr Gibbs 1B. David Montgomery 3. Craig Reynolds 4. Sione Vaki No changes necessary here -- It’s one of the best one-two punches in the league, with a trusted option and developmental project filling out the rotation. Wide receiver Starters: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick Reserves: Kalif Raymond, Isaac TeSlaa (R), Dominic Lovett (R), Ronnie Bell, Antoine Green, Tom Kennedy Isaac TeSlaa is the classic wild-card pick by Brad Holmes in the third- to fourth-round range. The size, elite athleticism and inspiring story are there. But TeSlaa is a project and was one of the more questioned picks by national analysts. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler even dubbed it his least favorite pick from Day 2. That said, TeSlaa is a third-round pick, and the Lions traded a third-round selection this year and two next year to be able to take him. Holmes also believes he can do more than the slot. The Michigan native’s 6-foot-3, 214-pound frame, explosive leaping ability and straight-line speed will get him a chance in Year 1. Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond should hold things down as the top options behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond for another year. TeSlaa is a project, though, and one the Lions clearly feel conflicted about. There will be looks for him this year, but patience is likely required for this ultra-athletic project. Dominic Lovett played a ton of snaps at college football’s highest levels. But his love of special teams and experience at gunner might have to win him a spot. The Lions wanted a youth infusion for their receiver room, and they got it. 1. Sam LaPorta 2. Brock Wright 3. Shane Zylstra 4. Kenny Yeboah All systems go here. The battle for TE3 between Shane Zylstra is one to watch. Zylstra is the known commodity. Yeboah is the younger option, who brings a nice mix of power and speed. Offensive line Starters: LT Taylor Decker, LG Christian Mahogany, C Frank Ragnow, RG Tate Ratledge (R), RT Penei Sewell Reserve: OG/C Graham Glasgow, OG Miles Frazier (R), OL Dan Skipper, OL Colby Sorsdal, OL Giovanni Manu, C Kingsley Eguakun, OG Netane Muti, OT Jamarco Jones, OG/C Michael Niese The toughest decision to make for these projections was the battle for the two guard spots. There is a part of me that believes Graham Glasgow could return to form with a clean bill of health. But then there is the part that realizes the sixth-round rookie was really impressive in two starts, not to mention the fact the Lions traded up in the second round to take one of the draft’s top guard options. To be clear, I view second-round rookie Tate Ratledge as a starter. The decision for the other spot remained between Glasgow and Mahogany. Glasgow has played all over the line, and Mahogany started at both guard spots. Ratledge played most of his college snaps at right guard, and might want to keep him there for Year 1. The ability to start two young and mean guards on an offensive line filled with veteran studs? Hank Fraley must be thrilled, and the Lions trust the returning offensive line coach to balance the pieces. Glasgow brings value as a great backup center and starter-level guard. Yes, the end of the year was not the best look. But this is a player who has played a lot of great ball at multiple positions and should get a chance to win the spot, regardless of age or draft investment. “And again, you’re talking about another one that’s got legit, proven positional versatility as well, so just with his experience, having legit stripes on the wall, glad that we still have him,” Holmes said of Glasgow. “And I think he can help a lot of those young guys because it is -- there’s a little bit of a youth that we’re trying to -- that I think that it was necessary, that hopefully we kind of started that journey because everybody can’t play forever.” Defensive line Starters: EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, DL DJ Reader, DL Alim McNeill, EDGE Marcus Davenport Rotational pieces: DL Josh Paschal, DL Levi Onwuzurike, DL Tyleik Williams (R), EDGE Ahmed Hassanein (R), DL Roy Lopez, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad Reserves: DL Myles Adams, DL Pat O’Connor, DL Brodric Martin, EDGE Nate Lynn, EDGE Mitchell Agude, DL Chris Smith, EDGE Isaac Ukwu, DL Mekhi Wingo Josh Paschal and Levi Onwuzurike will remain key cogs in this rotation. They bring inside-outside versatility and are familiar with the big defensive end spot. Also, Tyleik Williams will have a role in Year 1, and there are more than enough snaps to go around in this rotation for the first-round rookie. Williams should have a chance to prove himself early in the season. Alim McNeill is expected to miss training camp and a portion of the season with his ACL injury. Mekhi Wingo is also likely on a similar timeline, so the first-round rookie should see a ton of snaps. The Lions raved about his ability against the run and then compared him to a young McNeill. They believe Williams can rush the passer, too, and he’ll have a role as a rookie. But, when looking at the defensive edges, it’s easy to understand why so many are frustrated with the status of that room. Aidan Hutchinson’s return is a major boost, with the star pass rusher likely on a mission to prove he’s healthy and better than ever. The Lions want Paschal to play and rush the passer from the inside more. Davenport has played only six games in two years, lasting two games last season. He has suffered so many injuries that banking on Davenport to play a key role is a major gamble and the source of much of the frustration in how this room was addressed. Hassanein, the rookie sixth-round pick out of Boise State, is an intriguing prospect. Holmes fell in love with the prospect, and they couldn’t ignore the fact that Hassanein started playing football in 2019. He leaves Boise, Idaho with 33 tackles for loss and 22 sacks across his final two seasons. There is a lot to like about that pick. But does it move the needle for 2025? Not as much as people were hoping for. As things stand, expect a heavy rotation of DJ Reader, Paschal, Onwuzuruke, Davenport and on the defensive line. McNeill will shoot to the top of the order upon his return. Wingo faces a tighter window for playing time after flashing some. And Hutchinson will be back in his role as one of the league’s top workhorses on the edge. There is a ton of beef on this line. As long as Williams can eat blockers and stop the run, this group can be even better. Williams and McNeill project as a twitchy, powerful duo for the future, and once the latter is back on the field, that’s going to be fun. There are remaining questions on the defensive edges, and that’s no offense to the sixth-round pick. But Holmes and the Lions are banking on in-house growth and better injury luck, like it or not. Linebackers Starters: Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes (SAM) Reserve: Malcolm Rodriguez, Anthony Pittman, Ezekiel Turner, Grant Stuard, Abraham Beauplan, DaRon Gilbert, Trevor Nowaske (SAM) Much like the interior defensive line, there is no breathing room in this room. The top three in the rotation include a recent first-rounder, someone who just received a multi-year extension and a multi-time defensive captain. Nothing changed, which makes sense because this group is loaded with special teams talent and a great top backup in Malcolm Rodriguez, with a young and athletic SAM in Trevor Nowaske. Starters: CB DJ Reed, CB Terrion Arnold, Slot CB Amik Robertson, S Brian Branch, S Kerby Joseph Reserves: CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, S Dan Jackson (R), CB Rock Ya-Sin, DB Morice Norris, S Erick Hallett, CB Khalil Dorsey, S Loren Strickland, CB Avonte Maddox Dan Jackson is the new face in the room. He brings a fascinating story with him as a walk-on for his entire career at Georgia. Jackson is likely destined for a role on special teams, and that should be the plan because he looks like a potential difference-maker there. The main question in the secondary is how they balance the slot rotation and if Brian Branch will bounce around or return to a safety-centric role. Amik Robertson and Ennis Rakestraw are great slot options, while the outside starters feel as set as possible with Terrion Arnold and DJ Reed. Special teams K -- Jake Bates P -- Jack Fox LS -- Hogan Hatten KR -- Khalil Dorsey PR -- Kalif Raymond The Lions have a promising young trio here that they should continue to build around. Jake Bates showed tremendous growth from training camp through the end of the season, making several clutch kicks. Fox is one of, if not the best, punter in the league. Hatten had a clean rookie season.