Detroit Lions 2025 Dynasty Riser, Faller, and Longshot Predictions

The optimal time to assess dynasty assets and their position in the dynasty market is during the summer. This series will provide you with a riser, faller, and longshot from each NFL team. We will discuss the potential transactions, dynasty values, and overall team outlooks.

Let us enter the Detroit Lions!

Riser: Isaac TeSlaa, Wide Receiver

It is challenging to project a riser on a depth chart that is so top-heavy. The Lions have been relatively straightforward to predict over the past two seasons. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have alternated at running back, Amon-Ra St Brown is at the top of the depth chart at wide receiver, despite the fact that Jameson Williams made a significant impact last season, and Sam LaPorta is a red zone threat at tight end. However, the departure of Ben Johnson may present an opportunity for an individual to assume that position.

Depth Chart provided by 4for4.com.

The Lions may have suggested that they anticipate this outcome with their selection of Isaac TeSlaa from Arkansas in the draft. The Lions did not merely trade up to acquire this pick; they also sent two third-round picks in 2026 and pick 102 in order to move up to 70 and select him. At the time, it appeared peculiar, primarily because TeSlaa was not anticipated to be removed from the draft until a few rounds later. However, it could indicate that the Lions have a very high opinion of him. TeSlaa is a project, but he is a size-speed freak who did not register a single drop in college. If a prudent organization such as the Lions are willing to assume the risk, it may be worthwhile for us to do the same.

Detroit Lions 2025 Dynasty Riser, Faller, and Longshot Predictions

The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 dynasty scene with significant momentum. Their explosive offense under new OC John Morton still carries the aura of the high-scoring juggernaut built by Ben Johnson. That consistency is a tailwind for many fantasy assets.

Leading the rise is running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who has firmly cemented himself as a top dynasty asset. Celebrated for his dual-threat ability, Gibbs racked up over 2,300 scrimmage yards and 20 total touchdowns in 2024, earning a Pro Bowl nod as a sophomore. That production, combined with youth and role security, makes him a canonical dynasty riser.

Gibbs’ pedigree continues to grow—not just through stats, but franchise milestones. In 2024, he set the Lions’ single-season touchdown mark, surpassing legends like Barry Sanders . Between production, age, and opportunity, Gibbs is now a cornerstone for long-term fantasy rosters.

From a dynasty perspective, his ceiling is elite. He’s just 23 years old, entering his prime, and locked into that feature-back role. Any redraft or dynasty manager who lands him has a building block to contend with for years.

On the defensive side, safety Kerby Joseph is enjoying a breakout trajectory. He led the NFL with nine interceptions in 2024 and added 83 tackles. That kind of playmaking ability is rare among young safeties.

Joseph’s importance only grew when he signed a four-year, $86 million extension in April 2025—making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history. That huge investment indicates that Detroit sees him as a defensive anchor moving forward.

In dynasty defensive tight end leagues or IDP formats, Joseph is a long-term value riser. He’s under age 25 and now financially and organizationally secured in Detroit—traits fantasy managers want in a dynasty star.

Fellow safety Brian Branch also continues to rise. A Pro Bowler in 2024, his 183 tackles, seven picks, and 29 pass breakups solidify his status. Detroit’s secondary looks built to dominate for years.

Branch blends ball skills with physicality, making him attractive in dynasty IDP. With Joseph and Branch patrolling the back end, the Lions’ defense offers a strong foundation for fantasy managers willing to prioritize defensive assets.

On offense, Amon-Ra St. Brown remains a reliable dynasty asset. Though overshadowed by Gibbs, he still garners elite target volume. With a stable QB situation, St. Brown looks set to maintain WR2/3 value.

But St. Brown sees less upside than Gibbs. As a mid-to-late-20s veteran, dynasty managers may consider leveraging his current high value to bolster youth elsewhere.

Conversely, not all Lions show upward trajectories. Edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is a cautionary tale. After exploding for 11.5 sacks in 2023 and making the Pro Bowl, he suffered a severe leg fracture in October 2024. Though he’s under contract through 2025, injury recovery clouds his long-term outlook.

For dynasty IDP or TE leagues, Hutchinson’s uncertain knee prognosis makes him a risky asset. His upside remains high, but the injury gamble suppresses his value as a riser. He’s a redraft hold, not a dynasty buy.

Cornerback Carlton Davis was a midseason waiver-wire darling in 2024 after being signed and stepped into a starting role. But a fractured jaw and quad injury in November derailed momentum, and missing the rest of the season diminishes his dynasty appeal.

As a 30-something corner, Davis can still deliver, but age and injuries make him more of a dynasty placeholder. If health returns, he’s a potential late-round IDP value—but not an ascent candidate.

Looking at unsung longshots, linebacker Jack Campbell shows promise. A first-round pick in 2023, he burst onto the scene in college with the Butkus Award. In the NFL, he delivered strong rookie production and is trending toward a larger role in 2025.

Campbell could be a sneaky dynasty grab in IDP formats. At age 24, with developing instincts and opportunity in a defense investing in youth, he fits the “start-up bargain” mold.

Another longshot—Tight End Sam LaPorta (not previously noted in our search)—is quietly climbing. Though unheroically featured here, TE production behind Detroit’s beastly offense makes him a player to monitor for dynasty savvy managers.

Weighing longshots, Jahmyr Gibbs stands out as a zero-risk cornerstone. Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch thrive on the defensive side, melding youth and contract stability—an unusual luxury in dynasty formats.

Meanwhile, Aidan Hutchinson and Carlton Davis fall into “wait and see” territory. Their value depends heavily on health. They carry roster intrigue, but no rise in dynasty standing until positive performance returns.

Players like Amon‑Ra St. Brown serve as reliable pillars while younger assets grow. They offer stable floor but lack high upside, making them valuable for trade chips toward dynasty futures.

Jack Campbell and emerging TE value highlight how Detroit’s depth might yield surprise dynasty values. Managers attentive to situation and cost can harvest long-term upside.

Overall, the Lions’ roster is loaded with dynasty-relevant talent—especially Gibbs, Joseph, and Branch. They’re the rare team offering assets across offense and defense that fit dynasty timelines.

While injuries dim the outlook for Hutchinson and Davis, they’re not dynasty dead. Redemption in 2025 could restore value—but their current metrics caution against buying.

In build-or-buy dynamics, Gibbs remains nonnegotiable. Joseph and Branch outside the offense warrant aggressive dynasty bids. Others? Patience and price discipline will unearth value.