Detroit Lions awarded 3rd-round comp pick

Detroit Lions awarded third-round comp pick; see full 2025 draft order here
Detroit now has seven draft picks for 2025. The compensatory pick was awarded according to the NFL's Rooney Rule, which states that teams that lose a minority executive or coach to another team will receive a third-round pick in consecutive years. The Lions will also receive a third-round compensatory pick for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions comp pick: Aaron Glenn's departure gets team Pick No. 102 in Round 3
The Lions receive two comp picks for losing Aaron Glenn to a head coaching position under the NFL's Rooney Rule, starting at No. 102 this year.
Lions' 2025 NFL Draft order set
With the NFL awarding 35 compensatory picks to 15 teams, the full seven-round 2025 NFL Draft order is now set. The Lions were awarded a third-round compensatory selection for Aaron Glenn being hired as the head coach of the New York Jets.
Detroit Lions Earn One 2025 Compensatory Draft Pick
Detroit was awarded the 38th pick (102 overall) in the third-round due to former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn departing the team to become the head coach of the New York Jets. Next year, another compensatory pick will be awarded to Detroit, based on the Rooney Rule.
Lions' official list of 2025 NFL Draft picks includes one compensatory selection
The NFL revealed which teams will be getting compensatory selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions were awarded one. The league also revealed the official 2025 NFL Draft order. Here's a look at Detroit's picks.
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