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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / April 23
2026 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Lions first-round pick Blake Miller
Blake Miller was the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday by the Detroit Lions. Now, the former Clemson star’s contract details have been revealed.
Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 23
Biggest Draft Steals, Busts of Brad Holmes Era: What Went Right, Wrong
It's officially Draft day. The long wait for how the Detroit Lions will approach the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially over. After a disappointing season in which the team finished 9-8 and in last place in the NFC North, general manager Brad Holmes has the opportunity to quiet concerns with a strong performance.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 23
Final Detroit Lions 2026 7-Round Mock Draft: First-Round Trade Delivers
The 2026 NFL Draft is officially set to kick off, with the countdown in the final hours leading up to the first-round on Thursday evening. Detroit is looking to rebound from a 9-8 campaign last year, with the team falling from the NFC’s top seed in 2024 to failing to qualify for the postseason.
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
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?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 23
Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft Landing Page
The Detroit Lions currently have nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. This year, the team possesses the No. 17 overall pick in the first round. While general manager Brad Holmes could make the decision to trade up to land their top target, Detroit does not currently have a third round pick in this year's draft.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 23
Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Round
The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 NFL Draft as a team capable of competing for a playoff spot this upcoming season, yet with clear roster holes. Detroit general manager Brad Holmes has consistently targeted versatile, high-character prospects, and that approach is reflected in this round-by-round look at Detroit’s top targets.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23
Lions Could Trade Up From No. 17
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.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 23
Lions tagged with big draft trade up potential
After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Detroit Lions know they must add an impact player in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A trade up in the draft would mean the Lions have become enamored with one of the top prospects in the class.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 23
First-Round 2026 NFL Draft Predictions For Detroit Lions
It is about that time to project what the Detroit Lions will accomplish in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Let's examine who Lions On SI writers believe general manager Brad Holmes will target in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 23
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes Has Zoom Meeting With UCF Defensive End
The Detroit Lions have not invested a draft pick on a defensive end early in several years. Last year, the team selected Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth-round, despite an obvious and clear need at the position opposite of Aidan Hutchinson.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 23
NFL Insider Drops Intel: Detroit Lions could be cooking up a major trade in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft
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.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 23
Lions NFL Draft Tracker: Every Pick, Trade and Instant Grade
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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
Every Expert Mock Draft First-Round Pick For Detroit Lions: What They’re Missing
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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
Report: Lions Have 'Called Around' For Potential Trade
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.
Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
One Thing Detroit Lions Cannot Afford To Get Wrong in 2026 NFL Draft
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.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
7-Round Mock Draft: Detroit Lions Fortify Trenches
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.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 22
Prediction: The Detroit Lions will walk out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with one of these 10 players
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.
D.J. Reader News / Yardbarker / April 22
Giants may already have a Dexter Lawrence replacement
The New York Giants landed a huge return for veteran DT Dexter Lawrence. Do they already have a replacement in mind?
D.J. Reader News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 21
Report: Giants Expect To Sign DT D.J. Reader After Draft
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.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21
Lions players hilariously reveal social media takeover
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.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 20
Top 5 hidden gems for the Detroit Lions in the 2026 NFL Draft that the Lions can steal
The Lions can find their next big steal with one of these five hidden gems in the 2026 NFL Draft The 2026 NFL Draft is just days away, and all the focus for the Detroit Lions is rightly on what they’re going to do during the first two days of the draft.
Detroit Lions News / The Spun / April 17
Lions Star Jahmyr Gibbs Facing Heat For 'Terrible' Tattoo
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs loves getting into the endzone and has done so over 50 times in his three NFL seasons. But he also has a passion for getting back tattoos, and his new look has a lot of people raising their eyebrows.
Jack Campbell News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14
Lions Hope To Extend LB Jack Campbell; Fifth-Year Option In Play
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.
D.J. Reader News / Yardbarker / April 14
Do Giants view D.J. Reader as a possible replacement for Dexter Lawrence II?
Are the Giants eyeing a Lawrence replacement?
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