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 officially awarded a 2025 compensatory draft pick for Aaron Glenn
The NFL announced the full list of compensatory selections for the 2025 NFL Draft on Tuesday. As expected, the Detroit Lions received one bonus pick for April's draft. Compensatory picks are awarded for teams who suffer net losses in free agency.
The silver lining of Aaron Glenn’s departure for Lions
The Detroit Lions became one of the best teams in the NFL since Dan Campbell took over as head coach and put Aaron Glenn in charge of the defense while tapping Ben Johnson to run the offense. The coaching staff’s success led to new opportunities,
Lions officially add extra draft pick for Aaron Glenn hire
The loss of defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has officially netted the Lions an additional draft pick. The Lions officially added the No. 102 overall pick to their 2025 draft board when the NFL announced its compensatory picks on Tuesday afternoon.
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