The Detroit Lions secured a tough, adaptable, and relentless offensive lineman in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

With veteran guard Kevin Zeitler leaving in free agency and Graham Glasgow struggling last season, it became critical for Detroit to upgrade their offensive line.

The Lions traded a fifth- and seventh-round pick to move up 11 spots and select LSU offensive lineman Miles Frazier with the 171st overall pick.

After being picked, Frazier spoke with the media and shared that he brings flexibility, high energy, and a drive to overpower defenders.

“I’d describe myself as a mauler-style lineman. I want to earn style points. At LSU, Coach Brad Davis emphasized style, effort, knockdowns, and pancakes,” Frazier explained. “I’m always aiming to go the extra mile and finish plays hard. I want to bring that same intensity to the NFL and prove I can dominate—it’ll show up on film.”

With Frank Ragnow having battled numerous injuries throughout his career, Detroit’s front office may need to start planning for a future replacement.

Frazier possesses the tools and potential to back up Ragnow initially and possibly develop into the team’s long-term answer at center.

At Florida International and LSU, he started everywhere on the offensive line except center. But due to his natural versatility, making the switch isn’t out of the question.

“It was extremely appealing. I mostly played guard at LSU, but also got reps at tackle—especially during the bowl game and later at the Senior Bowl, where I flipped from tackle to guard constantly,” said Frazier. “My versatility stands out on tape. If someone goes down, I can jump to left guard, right guard, either tackle spot.”

“The one role I haven’t played is center, but I’m open to learning it,” Frazier added. “People don’t always realize I was the starting right guard but also the backup tackle on both sides. My coaches trusted me to handle multiple spots, and I believe I can absolutely do that in the NFL.”