Lions trade up to draft guard Tate Ratledge in 2nd, receiver Isaac TeSlaa in 3rd

FOX 2 - The Detroit Lions traded up twice on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft - in both the second and third rounds. 

After drafting offensive guard Tate Ratledge of Georgia with the 60th pick of the second round, the Lions added Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in round three with pick no. 70.

The Lions traded pick no. 57 and 230 to the Broncos for pick 60 and 130 - moving up three picks. 

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 31: Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) looks on during the AFLAC Kickoff college football game against the Clemson Tigers on August 31, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/I

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Detroit traded up with Jacksonville to take TeSlaa in the 3rd round. TeSlaa is from Michigan, playing for Hillsdale before transferring to Arkansas.

In the second trade, the Lions traded the last pick of the third round, no. 102, and two 2026 third round picks to the Jaguars. The Lions also received a sixth round pick this year (no. 182) and the Jaguars' 2026 sixth round pick. 

Last season TeSlaa made 28 catches for 545 yards with an average of 19.5 yards per reception and three touchdowns in five starts. 

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - NOVEMBER 23: Isaac TeSlaa #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks catches a touchdown pass in the end zone against Michael Richard #5 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Fayett

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An All-America selection for the Bulldogs, Ratledge gives the Lions added depth on the offensive line with a massive 6-6 frame weighing 320 pounds.

According to NFL.com., Ratledge was a three-year starter at Georgia and five-star recruit coming out of high school. Although he is limited athletically, Ratledge offers strength and technique to make up for it.

Lions General Manager Brad Holmes spoke about Ratledge's versatility.

"He rose more as the (scouting) process went along because of his versatility," he said. "We were able to find out a little bit more about him. I thought that he would fit in just like a glove here."

TeSlaa is from Hudsonville, Michigan and is 6 feet, 4 inches, 214 pounds with speed. NFL.com graded him as a possible fourth rounder.

Holmes said TeSlaa was wearing a Lions jersey when he came in for an interview and said he grew up a Lions fan. 

"I thought he did a cheesy move, like some fanboy stuff," Holmes said. "But he said he's had this since the eighth grade and ‘what better time than to wear it now.’ 

"I really respected that but that is not why we picked him. We picked him because he's big, he's smart, he's tough, he's a hands catcher, he blocks and he plays special teams."

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 10: Georgia Bulldogs Offensive Linemen Tate Ratledge (69) pass blocks during the college football game between the Samford Bulldogs and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 10, 2022, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA.(Photo by Jeff

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On the first night of the draft, the Lions took Tyleik Williams, the big defensive tackle from Ohio State.

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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - NOVEMBER 02: Isaac TeSlaa #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs the ball after catching a pass during a game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The

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The University of Michigan had its fourth standout selected with cornerback Will Johnson to the Cardinals Johnson's stock was impacted due to health questions.

In the first round of the draft, defensive tackle Mason Graham went to the Browns at No. 5, tight end Colston Loveland went to the Bears at no. 10 overall and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant to the Dolphins at No. 13.

Michigan defensive end Josaiah Stewart was drafted by the Rams in round three,