(WXYZ) — The Detroit Lions traded up in the second round and selected Georgia offensive guard Tate Ratledge with the 57th overall pick in the NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-6, 308-pound tackle will help bolster an already strong offensive line the Lions have.
He was a first-team All-SEC in 2024 and in 2023, he was a Joe Moore Award finalist for the nation's top offensive lineman.
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According to the team, the Lions traded the 60th overall pick and the 130th overall pick in the fourth round to the Denver Broncos in exchange for the 57th overall pick and the 230th overall pick.
