Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions

There is SO much talk surrounding the controversial third round pick for the Lions in Isaac TeSlaa. Everyone just seems to want to grade this Draft so far on him and based on him. The rookie WR might not get a ton of snaps right away. We discuss. Also, a new set of Power Rankings, a Call of the Day, and a very special guest as we chat about the NFC North. #firstlisten     Call of the Day submissio...

A lot of NFL analysts are hopping on the Bears bandwagon but one still sees the Detroit Lions as the 2025 NFC North Champs. We play some audio today of Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd as he makes his early predictions for this upcoming season. Colin does have Chicago as a playoff team. We also dive into some UDFA's that might make the team or the Practice Squad. Brad Holmes got a phone call during the D...

The Athletic's Austin Mock breaks the mold and hands a Failing grade to the Lions for their 2025 draft. We discuss that and more with Trevor Sikkema from PFF. Trevor breaks down each pick and highlights why he really fell in love with Detroit's Day 3 selections. We also discuss the rest of the NFC and the NFC North and why he thinks Chicago could be very dangerous. Trevor also likes the fifth roun...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to Shedeur Sanders massive slide in the NFL Draft and how it was ultimately covered. Which NFL teams had the best first-round selections and which QB drafted has the best chance at playing right away and being in the offensive rookie of the year conversation? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also a...

Colton Pouncy from The Athletic is our guest today as we break the 2025 Lions Draft down with his expertise. Colton likes where Detroit went, especially early on. We also talk EDGE rusher controversy, the Isaac TeSlaa pick, a possible addition of another Safety, and more. Colton also has his opinions on the rest of the NFC North. #firstlisten     Want to be on the show? Go to www.speakpipe.com/der...

Did Brad Holmes nearly move up to get Shemar Stewart on Thursday night? The Lions GM did say he made calls about an EDGE earlier in the draft and Mike Payton from A to Z Sports speculated that it was Stewart. Is this why there was some frustration Brad had with the media the last few days? We also discuss the future of Martin and Sorsdal, the Ben/Matt rivalry in Chi and GB, and a Call of the Day....

Lions GM Brad Holmes went on the radio this morning and barked back at the EDGE rusher question. He says he doesn't understand why everyone is talking about it so much. We play you the audio on the podcast. Also, Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic joins us to dissect the draft and all of Holmes' picks. Nick was one of the first to suggest Tyleik Williams as an option at 28. #firstlisten     Want t...

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Lions love themselves some SEC guys. 5 of the 7 draftees are from the SEC and Matt goes over each and every choice with his thoughts. Tate Ratledge is certainly his favorite and a player that is going to win a job along that offensive line. We also talk about Brad Holmes comments about the media, could there be a return of Za Darius Smith, and a Call of t...

The Lions have always said they will do whatever it takes to get the players they want and they do just that tonight. Brad Holmes trades up not once but twice to land Tate Ratledge and Isaac TeSlaa. Ratledge the big Guard from Georgia is an All-American and two time First Team All-SEC performer. TeSlaa is a WR from Arkansas who was born an raised a Lions fan here in Michigan. Two needs that Detroi...

Brad Holmes once again surprises us a little bit. The Lions had some big time EDGE rushers available to them at 28, but instead opt for Tyleik Williams from Ohio State. The gigantic D Tackle is a run stopper supreme who should get tons of reps until Alim McNeill comes back. Holmes actually compared Tyleik to Alim tonight. Williams talked to the Lions at the Combine and was also one of their Top 30...

A big announcement from the NFL today as the Lions will be opening the Preseason in Canton, Ohio at the Hall of Fame game against the Chargers. Matt and Lions On SI's John Maakaron discuss that and more on today's show. We do a full deep dive with John into the Draft and what tomorrow night might bring for Detroit at Pick #28. Also, where else will Brad go position wise? John and Matt talk about i...

The Jameson Williams rumors and social media innuendo continue today. What do his cryptic messages mean? The biggest question is: Has Jared Goff chimed in? Because we all know the Lions franchise QB would want Jamo back this year and heck, next year too. We discuss. Plus, who is the safest pick for Detroit at 28 and who could be the guy that falls that tempts Brad Holmes into moving up? We also ha...

The chatter continues around Jamo but we don't see a trade on Thursday happening. Albert Breer in his MMQB column today did say that teams with players on fifth year options COULD consider a trade, but he did not report that Jamo is being shopped. The Lions gearing up for Thursday and holding the 28th pick (for now) in Round 1. We have our recap of today's DEC event which included Rod Wood taking...

There are some wild trade scenarios and more going on if you read up on your Detroit Lions online. Matt is not buying the Jamo trade talk or even other stories suggesting other Detroit trade targets. remember, Brad Holmes likes his roster and has a certain way of handling business. Also, we discuss the Aaron Glenn/Aaron Rodgers meeting, a Safety at 28, and we have a Call of the Day. #firstlisten  ...

We are one week away from the NFL Draft and Lions GM Brad Holmes spoke to the media today. He reiterated that he doesn't have a plan to trade up or back and hasn't spoken with any GM's yet. In addition, he wants good football players and prefers quality over quantity, especially with this current roster. Could Luther Burden III be a target for Detroit as a WR pick? We play a clip from PFF and Cris...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to the Locked On Network's league wide mock draft. Which rookies are offensive rookie and defensive rookie of the year candidates. Which picks did the panel disagree with, and which teams had the best mock draft?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and ente...

Who will the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens select in the 2025 NFL Draft? Derrick Harmon, Malaki Starks, Emeka Egbuka, Mykell Williams, Nick Emmanwori and Shemar Stewart land come off the board. For every episode of the 2025 Locked On NFL Mock Draft search Locked On NFL Draft wherever you get your podcasts.   Support Us By Supporting...

The Detroit Lions are readying for the upcoming NFL Draft and Pro Football Focus Draft Analyst Trevor Sikkema joins the show. We talk Guards, EDGES, Wideouts, and where he thinks the Lions could go at #28. Also, who is a fit here in Detroit in terms of defensive scheme on that D Line? We also discuss the biggest draft storylines, including the QBs. #firstlisten     Want to join the show as our Cal...

We know the Lions want to get younger at WR. Could they actually consider trading away Jameson Williams? Mike Payton from A to Z Sports brought it up today and Matt believes it will not happen. Jamo is likely going to be too expensive for the Lions in 2 years, but, you cannot deal him away now. We talk receivers, a Mock Draft roundup, and we hear from one of our listeners in our Call of the Day se...

It is our second to last installment of Mock Draft Monday. We discuss the possibility of Tyler Booker falling to 28 and to the Lions. Is this realistic? How big of a coup would this be for Brad Holmes? Also, the Lions got a visit this weekend from Texas WR Matthew Golden. And we talk Pistons with  ⁨@LockedOnPistons⁩  host Ku Khahil. #firstlisten     Do you want to be our Call of the Day? Go to www...

We have a Draft-heavy Friday show. Nick Baumgardner's three round Mock at The Athletic features not one but two pass rushers on day 2. Would Brad Holmes do that after taking an offensive lineman? Also, what does PFF see as the Lions biggest needs? Aidan Hutchinson speaks at The Masters and we have a Call of the Day. #firstlisten     Call of the Day candidates can leave a voicemail at www.speakpipe...

The Lions have a ton of options as they enter the NFL Draft in exactly two weeks. Detroit picks 28th in Round 1 but Brad Holmes likes to trade up. We have a first round scenario for you. Plus, the Lions had an SEC OL in town today and Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic joins us. Nick tells us which prospects he likes and also says do not be shocked if Detroit snags a WR at 28. #firstlisten     Do...

We talk about the Lions culture and play a clip from Dorian Mausi's appearance on yesterday's show. The Auburn LB took part in Lions Pro Day and was super impressed with how together the organization is. What a testament to this franchise. We also talk about a Lions Free Agency visit, Lions vs Red Wings chat, and we have a Call of the Day. #firstlisten     Our Call of the Day is available at www.s...

The Lions have some major decisions to make about their roster after this season. We talk about 2026 and what it means for 2025 on today's show. Also, the Lions have 2 more Safeties that they have brought in for visits and Dorian Mausi, Linebacker from Duke and Auburn, joins us to talk about his experience at Detroit Lions Local Pro Day today. #firstlisten     If you want to be our Call of the Day...

We have just THREE Mock Draft Mondays left! Today we discuss a Draft Network Mock that brings Donovan Ezeiruaku to Detroit. Pass rusher with great speed and a terrific kid, who would fit well in the Lions locker room. Also, what about Josaiah Stewart as a possibility for the Lions at #60. Detroit has met with him numerous times since his Senior year at Michigan. We have a nice Terrion Arnold story...