Lions 2025 NFL draft: An EDGE prospect for each round

Next up in the series that spotlights draft fits a particular position for the Detroit Lions in each round of the draft are the EDGE players.

The Lions aren't going to draft an EDGE in each draft, but the goal is to show which types of talents are fits for the Lions .

Nic Scourton gets the tentative nod as someone who projects to be available and fit the "crush the can" pass rush philosophy the Lions have preferred at EDGE .

Olafemi Oladejo gets the nod over (among others) Donovan Ezeiruaku , Landon Jackson , J.T. Tuimoloau and Princely Umanmielen .

Swinson trumps guys like Jack Sawyer , Kyle Kennard and Jared Ivey .

Swinson , an Oregon transfer, has higher upside and seems like a better all-around football and cultural fit.

He had more sacks ( 8.5 ) and TFLs ( 13 ) than in his prior four years combined.

Chaz Chambliss was the first known player to make an official draft visit with the Lions .

He led Georgia 's talent-laden defense in sacks in 2024 .

He plays with functional strength that belies his 6 -1/242 frame.