As the 2025 NFL offseason kicked off, many expected the Detroit Lions to use their first-round pick on an edge rusher. However, after the initial weeks of free agency, CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso has predicted a surprising twist: he believes the Lions will select Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with their first-round pick. While Burden is seen as one of the top receivers in the draft, this choice could be a misstep for the Lions given their current roster.
The Lions already have one of the league’s top receivers in Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jameson Williams showed significant promise in 2024, recording 58 catches for 1,001 yards. Additionally, they have tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs contributing to the passing game, leaving little room for another receiver. With one of the league’s strongest backfields featuring Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Lions are likely to continue relying heavily on their running game moving forward.
