The Detroit Lions were very busy in free agency, signing 10 new players and re-signing five of their own. However, the Lions did not make any major splash moves. Instead, they focused on depth acquisitions and filling roster holes across multiple positions. Detroit is clearly building for another playoff run, but the front office will still need to hit on several draft picks if the team wants to become a true Super Bowl contender.

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I have completed my full Adam Stark Mock Draft 4.0, and in this article I will break down rounds one through four. Rounds five through seven will be covered in a separate article.

Round 1: Monroe Freeling, Tackle, Georgia

Monroe Freeling is a massive offensive lineman who stands at 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds. He primarily played left tackle at Georgia but does have some limited experience playing right tackle. If the Lions were to draft Freeling, they would have an interesting decision to make — trust a rookie at left tackle or potentially slide Penei Sewell over to the left side.

Freeling would fit perfectly into Detroit’s already massive offensive line, where the average height is around 6-foot-5. The Lions have built their identity around physical offensive line play, and Freeling would continue that trend.

According to Pro Football Focus, Freeling posted a 71.4 overall grade in 2025, including an excellent 85.6 pass-blocking grade and a 61.3 run-blocking grade. He allowed just one sack over 747 snaps, committed only two penalties, allowed zero quarterback hits and gave up just five total pressures. His pass protection ability alone could make him a first-round target for Detroit.

Round 2: Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF

Malachi Lawrence is one of the most athletic edge rushers in the draft class and could be a major addition to Detroit’s defensive line rotation. In 2025, Lawrence posted an 80.1 overall PFF grade over 470 snaps. He recorded an 89.5 pass-rush grade and a 66.2 run-defense grade while finishing with seven sacks, two forced fumbles, 30 quarterback hurries, two batted passes and 40 total pressures.

His combine performance only boosted his draft stock. Lawrence ran a 4.52 40-yard dash, which was the third fastest among edge rushers, along with a 1.59 10-yard split. He also posted a 40-inch vertical and a 10-foot-10 broad jump, both ranking near the top of his position group. Lawrence measured in at 6-foot-4 and 253 pounds with 33 5/8-inch arms and 9 1/4-inch hands.

Next Gen Stats gave him a prospect grade of 6.23, along with a production score of 69, an athleticism score of 86 and a total score of 73, ranking 11th overall among edge prospects. His athletic upside makes him an intriguing second-round option for Detroit.

Round 4: Tacario Davis, Cornerback, Washington

Tacario Davis is a four-year player who appeared in 37 games during his college career. Last season, he recorded two interceptions, three pass breakups and 16 solo tackles, although he only appeared in seven games.

Davis stands at 6-foot-4, making him one of the bigger cornerbacks in the draft. His size and physicality could make him a valuable outside corner in Detroit’s defense.

He finished the season with a 67.2 overall PFF grade, including a 65 coverage grade and an impressive 81.8 run-defense grade. Davis allowed just 15 receptions all season and a passer rating of 50.6 across 421 snaps.

Round 4: Bryce Boettcher, Linebacker, Oregon

Bryce Boettcher is a four-year linebacker at Oregon who originally began his career as a defensive back before transitioning to linebacker. He stands at 6-foot-2 and 232 pounds and appeared in 55 games during his college career.

Boettcher recorded 269 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions and 10 pass deflections, with most of that production coming over the last two seasons.

He posted a 73.3 overall PFF grade, including a 69.6 run-defense grade, a 66.2 pass-rush grade and a 73.4 coverage grade. Last season alone, he recorded 74 solo tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and 11 quarterback pressures over 657 snaps.

Boettcher’s versatility and experience could make him a valuable depth linebacker and special teams contributor early in his NFL career.

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