Tate Ratledge

Lions traded up with the Broncos to select Georgia OG Tate Ratledge with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Ratledge (6’6/308) is a three-year starter who earned All-America and First Team All-SEC recognition in each of his last two campaigns. A virtuoso pass protector, Ratledge earned 87th percentile pass block grades with just two sacks allowed and a 99.1% block efficiency rate as a starter. He dazzled at the Combine, running a 4.97s 40-yard dash (98th%), 7.38s 3-cone (98th%) and a pair of 95th percentile jumping marks for a near perfect 9.96 Relative Athletic Score. A seasoned all-around interior blocker, Ratledge doesn’t have long arms but knows where to strike with his hands and keeps his chest clean when engaging. He’s not especially rangy, but Ratledge fires out of his stance and works hard to sustain blocks. His high football IQ and ideal measurables bode well for Ratledge’s ability to contribute right away.