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Lions Draft Georgia's Tate Ratledge to Boost Offensive Line

6/17/2025

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The Detroit Lions have made a bold move in the 2025 draft, picking up right guard Tate Ratledge at 57th overall. A standout First-Team All-American from Georgia, Ratledge brings impressive skills in both pass protection and run-blocking. Standing tall at 6-foot-6 and weighing 308 pounds, his powerful grip and strength will be vital as he steps into the NFL, especially following the retirement of center Frank Ragnow.

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The Detroit Lions have made a bold move in the 2025 draft, picking up right guard Tate Ratledge at 57th overall. A standout First-Team All-American from Georgia, Ratledge brings impressive skills in both pass protection and run-blocking. Standing tall at 6-foot-6 and weighing 308 pounds, his powerful grip and strength will be vital as he steps into the NFL, especially following the retirement of center Frank Ragnow.