US Edition2025 NFL draft: Detroit Lions trade up to take Georgia guard Tate Ratledge at No. 57
- Detroit selected Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge with the 57th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on April 25.
- They targeted this position after a veteran guard departed earlier in the offseason for the Titans.
- Ratledge, a two-time All-SEC selection, possesses significant contact power and a competitive edge.
- Last season he earned a 74.4 Pro Football Focus offensive grade and allowed just one sack.
- Experts expect Ratledge to immediately compete for a starting position as a rookie.
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Lions trade up, select OL Tate Ratledge at No. 57 in 2025 NFL Draft
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Lions trade up to select Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in second round
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Brad Holmes made a move to shore up a notable hole on his offensive line. The Lions made a trade with Denver to move up to No. 57 and select right guard Tate Ratledge from the University of Georgia. The Bulldog measured in at 6-foot-6 and 308 pounds. He was named to The Associated Press’ All-America second team in 2023 and third team in 2024. Lions select Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams with first-round pick NFL …
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