The Detroit Lions are refining their roster for the upcoming season, with potential additions at the quarterback position. While Jared Goff remains the team’s starting quarterback, the roles of his backups are uncertain.

Hendon Hooker, entering the third year of his rookie contract, and Jake Fromm, on a reserve/futures contract, have uncertain futures with the team. Consequently, the Lions might consider drafting a quarterback to strengthen their depth.

In a February 23 article for Sports Illustrated, Christian Booher highlights four quarterbacks the Lions should monitor during the NFL Combine. He notes that due to uncertainties regarding the team’s second and third quarterbacks, “there’s a chance the Lions could look into adding young depth at the position in the 2025 draft.”

The first quarterback mentioned is Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss. Booher describes Dart as “the most popular candidate to be the third quarterback drafted amongst pundits, with some suggesting that he could work his way into the first-round conversation with a strong showing in Indianapolis.”

He adds that Dart will need some “fine-tuning to be successful,” but if the Lions were able to select the No. 3 quarterback in the draft, it would be impressive. Dart also possesses a “solid arm” and is a mobile quarterback, both of which would be good fits for the Lions.

Other quarterbacks mentioned include Quinn Ewers of Texas, Jalen Milroe of Alabama, and Tyler Shough of Louisville.

Beyond the quarterback position, Ben Rolfe of Pro Football Network suggests that the Lions should target Khalil Mack of the Chargers in free agency. He states, “Perhaps the most intriguing fit would be to add Khalil Mack to the pairing of Za’Darius Smith and Aidan Hutchinson.”

He adds, “Mack will not come cheap, but the Lions can massage that with void years and other elements. They also have over $40 million in cap space and few needs to address while in a win-now window. Mack would be a lot of fun on the Lions, and this would be a terrifying trio for opposing offensive lines.”

NFL analyst Brad Berreman agrees, stating, “The Lions need an edge rusher, and they can pair him with another top-tier edge rusher who is in his prime.” He adds that an additional “differentiating factor in the Lions’ favor is being a top Super Bowl contender, unlike more than a few other teams who are lined up to being the mix to sign Mack.”

He continues, “The Lions should be firmly in the mix for Mack, and they can make an offer along the lines others can and will. It’s a perfect-looking match for both sides, almost to the point you can start to talk yourself out of it.”