The 2025 NFL Draft is next month and the Detroit Lions have had scouts out all over the country looking for players that they can either draft or bring on as an undrafted rookie in April.
They’re not leaving any stone unturned either. While they’re of course looking at Division 1 talent, they’re also looking at Division 2 and Division 3 talent too. That includes players from multiple different smaller schools in the Detroit area and around Michigan.
Wayne State
The Lions have been looking at players right here in town to start. At the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) pro day, the Lions met with Wayne State safety Kaleb Coleman.
Coleman led the team in tackles in 2024 with 73 and had one interception and two pass breakups. Seven of those tackles were for a loss. Coleman graduated from Birmingham Groves high school in Beverly Hills, Michigan.
The Lions plan to invite Wayne State kicker Griffin Milovanski to their local Pro Day at Ford Field on April 8th. He hit a long of 48 yards against Roosevelt College this season. Milovanski graduated from Saugatuck High School in West Michigan.
Grand Valley State
The Lions met with Lakers safety Ian Kennally. He had a big year at GVSU with three interceptions, a forced fumble and blocked punt. He was named first team All-Gliac in 2024. Kennally graduated from Utica Eisenhower high school.