Allen Park — Free agency is here, and the Detroit Lions are about to plug some holes.

But first, here's the latest look at some mock drafts from various outlets who try and predict what's going to happen in April's draft. This is our sixth roundup of the offseason (we drop them every Monday), as we're aiming to keep you updated regarding the latest buzz surrounding the No. 28 overall pick.

We'll see what the Lions add in free agency, but there's soon to be a hole opposite Aidan Hutchinson. The team plans to release Za'Darius Smith , and while re-signing Marcus Davenport is a solid move, the position still needs more juice. Podell gives that juice to Detroit with his prediction, having the Lions draft Pearce, the former Tennessee star who notched 55 pressures and 7½ sacks for the Vols in 2024. Pearce performed well at the combine — he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds, comfortably faster than the next-closest defensive lineman — and has two years of quality tape; no player in the SEC had more pressures (107) from 2023-24 than Pearce.

Speaking strictly in terms of on-field talent, Green has an argument for being the draft's second-best pass rusher (behind Penn State's Abdul Carter). He led the nation in sacks last season (17), and his power, which he put on display with 28 reps on the bench press at the combine, is something serious. Green, however, has some off-the-field concerns; he spoke at length during his media availability at the combine about two separate allegations of sexual assault, one in high school and one at Virginia. Green denied any wrongdoing. We won't know until draft night how much his stock will be affected, if at all.

▶ Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic (March 10): Trade!

For the first time during one of these roundups, we've got a trade to review. Baumgardner, who published a three-round mock draft Monday, has the Lions trading down with the New York Jets and taking Ohio State's Tyleik Williams at No. 42. He also gave the Lions another Buckeyes standout, in JT Tuimoloau (No. 60), Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (No. 73, which came in the Jets trade) and Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant (Kansas). For our purposes, we'll focus on Williams, who had a run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus of 88.6 last season and would slot in as a perfect replacement for Levi Onwuzurike, should the Lions lose him in free agency.

The Lions love having power opposite Hutchinson, and Williams fits that description well. He was an above-average run defender at Georgia (PFF grade of 82.9 in 2024) and has the physical tools to develop into a stronger pass rusher. Williams revealed at the combine he was dealing with an ankle sprain last year, an injury he sustained in the season opener and limited him to "less than 60%." That could explain why he was only able to muster 26 pressures, though he did come away with 5.0 sacks and nine tackles for loss. It may take some developing, but Williams could be the long-term answer as Hutchinson's complement.

Similar to Tyleik Williams, Grant would be a spectacular fit if Onwuzurike signs elsewhere in the coming days. Shoot, he'd be a valuable piece even if Onwuzurike returns. Grant is stout, at 6-foot-4 and 331 pounds, and has teamed up with Mason Graham over the last three seasons to give Michigan arguably the nation's best run defense. He'd have the opportunity to play alongside more elite talent — Alim McNeill and DJ Reader — if he were to be drafted by the Lions. Grant added 27 pressures in 2024, showing he can be a factor in rushing the passer.