Detroit Lions trade up into fifth round, nab G Miles Frazier from LSU

The Detroit Lions are doubling up at offensive guard.

The Lions made their third trade of the 2025 NFL Draft, moving up 11 spots from Pick No. 182 to take LSU guard Miles Frazier in the fifth round.

The Lions gave the New England Patriots their first sixth-round pick, No. 182, and a seventh-round pick (No. 228) in the deal, according to ESPN.

American team offensive lineman Miles Frazier of LSU (70) spars with American team linebacker Tim Smith of Alabama (5) during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, on Jan. 28 2025.

Frazier, 6 feet 6 and 317 pounds, played left tackle as a freshman at Florida International in 2021 before moving to guard in his three seasons at LSU.

The Lions made two trades on Day 2 of the draft Friday, moving up three spots in Round 2 for Georgia guard Tate Ratledge, and 32 spots in Round 3 for Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa.

LSU offensive lineman Miles Frazier (OL15) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 2, 2025.

Frazier joins an interior line group that also includes Ratledge, Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, left guard Graham Glasgow and promising second-year player Christian Mahogany.

The Lions entered Day 3 with five picks, two in Round 6 at Nos. 182 and 196 and three in Round 7 at Nos. 228, 230 and 244.

Dave Birkett is the author of the book, “Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline.” Order your copy here. Contact him at dbirkett@freepress.com. Follow him on Blueskyand Instagram at @davebirkett.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: G Miles Frazier goes to Detroit Lions with No. 171 pick in NFL Draft

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