The NFL has officially granted compensatory picks for the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Detroit Lions being one of the teams to receive an additional selection

Why Did the Lions Get an Extra Pick?

The Lions earned this extra third-round pick because Aaron Glenn, their former defensive coordinator, took the position of head coach with the New York Jets. This pick was granted due to the Rooney Rule, which provides compensatory selections when a team loses a minority coach or front office executive to a head coaching or general manager role with another team. Under this rule, the franchise receives third-round picks for the next two drafts.

Complete List of 2025 NFL Draft Compensatory Picks

The full list of compensatory picks for the 2025 NFL Draft has been revealed, with teams like the Ravens, Bills, and Cowboys each securing four compensatory selections.