Trades will, as always, be something to watch for on the opening night of the draft. The middle and latter portions of the first-round order could see plenty of movement with teams maneuvering around the board in a year lacking in top-tier prospects.
There has been a lot of smoke around the idea of the Lions making a trade in the first round. They’ve been on the phone a lot lately If there’s one thing we know about Detroit Lions FM Brad Holmes, it’s that this guy likes to trade during the NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions are set to be on the clock. The NFL Draft officially begins at 8 p.m. Thursday with the first-round. Rounds two and three will begin at 7 p.m.
The Detroit Lions are just days away from adding the next crop of young talent to their roster. Barring any last minute developments, the Lions will enter the Draft with their first pick set for No.
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
With the NFL Draft just over 24 hours away, speculation regarding how teams will approach the first-round is reaching a fever pitch. The Detroit Lions are in an intriguing spot this year, as they're a team with contending aspirations but missed the playoffs last season.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
For the first time since the 2023 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions will have their first-round pick inside the top-20. After finishing 9-8 and missing the playoffs, general manager Brad Holmes is facing some pressure to get the team back to its winning ways.
For those who celebrate, happy Draft Day Eve. Wednesday makes it 24 hours until Roger Goodell opens the 2026 NFL Draft before a chorus of boos in Pittsburgh.
After everything we’ve learned during the Lions’ offseason, these are the 10 guys we believe that the Lions will draft in the first round Tonight is the night.
The Detroit Lions should enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a sense of urgency. Detroit holds the 17th overall pick, their highest selection since the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions, who currently sit with the No. 17 overall pick in the NFL Draft, may face a significant dilemma, based on their current draft positioning.
The Lions aren’t likely to move any players during the draft, but if these extreme scenarios happen, they might The 2026 NFL Draft is starting on Thursday, and the Detroit Lions are in a pretty good spot to find some great players.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
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The Lions are the most unpredictable team there is when it comes to the draft, and we have three scenarios they could shock the world with The 2026 NFL Draft is just one day away.
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday at 8 p.m. EST from Pittsburgh, with the Las Vegas Raiders on the clock at No. 1 overall. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the overwhelming odds-on-favorite to be taken No.
The Detroit Lions are three days away from beginning the process of building their next draft class. General manager Brad Holmes is entering his sixth season in the role, and after a disappointing season has the opportunity to replenish the roster.
Per Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, the Giants are expected to sign DT D.J. Reader following the draft. Schwartz mentions the timing will help them in the compensatory pick formula.
The Detroit Lions currently possess nine selections in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes is tasked with continuing to bolster an offensive line unit that did not live up to expectations last season.
The Lions are going to go all in on best player available, and it’s going to have some people in their feelings The 2026 NFL Draft is almost here, and while we’ve done all the mock drafts and things of that nature.
The Detroit Lions could be a team to watch during the 2026 NFL Draft. Detroit does not want to stay complacent after a disappointing 2025 campaign, which could lead to some fireworks on draft night.
The Detroit Lions could make a splash over the weekend during the NFL Draft. Entering his sixth Draft, general manager Brad Holmes has at times been very aggressive in trading to get players he wants on draft night.
The Detroit Lions are likely going to add many players on the defensive side of the football in the upcoming NFL Draft. While there has been extensive analysis on potential Day 1 targets, there are several prospects that could interest second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and the coaching staff.
All eyes are on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Holmes has taken a lot of pride in drafting the right players for the Lions throughout his tenure, which began in 2021.
The NFL continues to group all linebackers together for valuation purposes, which has typically led to teams turning down fifth-year options for off-ball LBs.
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While the Detroit Lions are coming off a disappointing season that they ended with a record of 9-8, Gibbs cemented his status as one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers.
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