New Detroit Lion Tate Ratledge already had some ink that is fitting for his new team. The Georgia football guard explains.

Tate Ratledge was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the 57th pick of the 2025 NFL draft and he had an emotional reaction after being drafted

Ratledge gained a love for football through his father, Dean, who has coached high school football for over 40 years. Dean played his college ball at Tennessee Tech before a stint in the NFL. Ratledge also has a sister, Emmaline, who was a standout track, basketball and softball athlete at Darlington High School in Rome, Georgia.