Lions to host 2 safeties on pre-draft visits

After losing defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu in free agency, the Detroit Lions are likely on the lookout for a third safety option, and they’ve met with a few 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could fill the role—with two of them headed to Allen Park for a pre-draft visit.

According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Lions will host Virginia safety Jonas Sanker on a “Top 30” visit in the near future. Sanker also reportedly met with the Lions at the Combine, making him a very intriguing option for Detroit fans to keep track of.

Sanker is, in a lot of ways, a perfect third safety for where the Lions are at this time. He played mainly strong safety at Virginia, but has shown the range…