Detroit Lions trade up 3 spots in second round, select Georgia guard Tate Ratledge
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions solved another long-term need in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up three spots to select Georgia guard Tate Ratledge.
The Lions sent their original sixth-round pick, No. 60, and the No. 130 choice in the fourth round in exchange for the 57th pick to select Ratledge, along with a seventh-round pick, No. 230 overall.
A four-year starter, Ratledge exclusively played right guard for the Bulldogs. For his college career, he allowed just 18 pressures and 2.0 sacks. He earned first-team All-American honors in 2024 and first-team All-SEC each of the past two seasons.
Ratledge has battled durability issues, missing 20 games during his four seasons at Georgia due to various ailments, including Lisfranc, shoulder, and ankle injuries.
Ratlege, second-year guard Christian Mahogany and veteran Graham Glasgow are expected to compete for the team’s two starting jobs in 2025.
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I like this. When your GM drafts trenches with the first two picks you know your team is already good. No craps shots on skill positions or overdrafted QBs...if you've ever wished you knew it was the good old days while it was still happening, these are those days.
I get nervous about injuries