Ray Agnew, the associate general manager of the Detroit Lions, addressed reporters prior to the commencement of the rookie minicamp.
He made the effort to express his opinions on each of the seven selections that Detroit made in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Before answering reporters’ enquiries, he provided the following commentary regarding each draft selection.
Tyleik Williams
“Throughout the year, we observed (DL) Tyleik (Williams) in action, and each time we observed him, he continued to improve.” I believe that this child has a significant amount of potential for further development. This child possesses a significant amount of potential. I am of the opinion that he has not yet realised his maximum potential. He has the potential to be an exceptional player for us. We were thrilled that he was present for us to retrieve him. Outstanding athlete. He has the potential to become an exceptional run player. I believe that he is undervalued as a pass rusher. He has a few areas in which he needs to be instructed, and Coach (Kacy) Rodgers, our new D-line coach, will be exceptional at instructing him. This child has the potential to be a dominant force in the middle. In defence, you are not very effective if you are not good in the middle. We will be assisted by this individual, male, in conjunction with the individuals we already have. He is a gifted child, and I admire his approach to the game.
Tate Ratledge
“We draughted (OL) Tate Ratledge, a player we admired and who we identified early in the process.” Upon initial inspection, this individual appears to be a substantial individual. He is a long, towering, and substantial individual. However, you are thrilled with the player’s adaptability. He is capable of occupying a variety of positions both inside and the interior. I admire his tenacity and the manner in which he plays the game. He is one of those players who can get out in space and block for a player like Jahmyr Gibbs, and then he is going to the house for a touchdown. I am extremely enthusiastic about Tate, buddy. I am extremely enthusiastic about Tate.
Isaac TeSlaa
“Then this subsequent individual, I believe, was destined to be a lion.” This (WR) Isaac TeSlaa, you are discussing a competitive, physically difficult individual. What was particularly noteworthy during his Senior Bowl was that he was tiring out his defensive backs, as evidenced by his blocking during team period. The projectile is subsequently caught by the individual. He employs his hands exclusively; his body is seldom employed. A resilient child, he executed an impressive capture and subsequent sprint. We are enthusiastic about him. I believe that he has a significant amount of progress to make. I believe that this young man has the potential to be an exceptional player for us.
“He must develop as a route runner and engage in more outside play.” He was a Wing-T quarterback in high school and transferred to Hillsdale, where he transitioned to receiver. However, we are thrilled to acquire him. I am confident that you have all heard this tale before, but when he arrived here for his Top 30 visit, he was wearing a Lions pullover when I first encountered him. Next, I observed him wearing a Lions jersey the next time we crossed paths. I was thinking, “Man, this child is destined to be a lion.” What an exceptional child. We were pleased to acquire this child; however, it was evident that he was destined to become a Lion.
Miles Frazier
“We then selected Miles Frazier, an offensive lineman in the fifth round.” An additional individual from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Another physical individual, another individual who plays the game in the manner that we prefer. An additional individual with potential. I enjoy it when Hank (Fraley), the Lions Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line, and them acquire them. We anticipate that this youngster will flourish as a player for us.
Ahmed Hassanein
“Subsequently, we selected Ahmed (Hassanein) in the sixth round.” I will only state that Ahmed is unyielding. He is unyielding. We prefer to play the game the same way he does. He is a hard-charging individual. He is a rusher who is second-rate. He has the ability to prevail as a rusher with his hands. I believe that he has potential as a rusher, and I am confident that he will be a valuable asset to our team once Coach Rodgers has had the opportunity to work with him. We are also enthusiastic about him. Then, what about the scenario in which the individual is draughted and then gets engaged on the same day? Who will ever forget that day? Additionally, the enthusiasm with which this individual approaches the game is simply delightful. “When you observe this individual play, you will witness a tenacious individual on the football pitch. I am also extremely enthusiastic about him.”
Dan Jackson
“We then returned to Georgia and selected safety Dan Jackson in the seventh round.” A highly competitive player who is instinctive and performs better in the zone, he is superior in terms of coverage compared to a man. In the run game, the individual is a willing tackler. He will possess some special teams value, which will be crucial to his inclusion on our team.
Dominic Lovett
“We also acquired (WR) Dominic Lovett in the seventh round. He is a route runner who is still developing, but he is explosive and quick when he has the ball in his hands, and he has the ability to make a man miss.” However, that is the draft class. I am enthusiastic about these individuals.
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