The Detroit Lions On SI staff recaps the 2026 NFL Draft for the Lions. 1. What did you think of the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft? Christian Booher: I thought it was a solid all-around class.
The Detroit Lions' draft class is official. As a result a more clear picture has formed about what they will have from a personnel standpoint in 2026. There are some intriguing new additions, and the Lions have the luxury of depth in some areas as a result of their selections.
The 2026 NFL draft has concluded, and the Detroit Lions have potentially filled two major holes. Going into the draft, it was clear that the Lions needed help protecting their quarterback and pressuring the opposing QB.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a few obvious needs. Detroit parted ways with left tackle Taylor Decker back in March, creating a massive hole on Jared Goff’s blind side.
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.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions were able to effectively add draft prospects that fit the culture and have the ability to compete for expanded roles on both sides of the football.
The Lions had a pretty good draft, but they also had some people overreacting to some parts of it The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and the Detroit Lions walked out with seven new players.
It’s undrafted free agent season, and the Detroit Lions have got to work on signing guys who they hope can either make the 53-man roster or at least make the practice squad.
With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the focus is now shifting to the 2026 season. The Detroit Lions added seven players in the Draft along with several undrafted free agents.
The Detroit Lions added seven players in this year's NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes has his sights set on building a roster capable of competing for an NFC North title after a down year in 2025.
The Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL Draft class is complete. Over the course of the Draft's three days, the Lions made a total of seven picks. General manager Brad Holmes identified physical players who fit the team's culture of relentlessness.
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.
The Detroit Lions' work in the 2026 NFL Draft is done. Over the three days of the NFL Draft, the Lions made seven picks. The class began with offensive tackle Blake Miller, who they drafted 17th overall.
That’s a wrap on the 2026 NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions. They made a bunch of picks, and now we’re going to take a look at each one of them and give the 2026 draft class a grade.
The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books for the Detroit Lions. Now it’s time to go back and take a look at what the Lions’ final draft haul looks like.
The Detroit Lions On SI staff previews Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Lions, including examining the sleeper picks Detroit could target. 1. What do you think of the Derrick Moore selection?
Our final look at the Lions’ 2026 horizontal big board ahead of the final day for the 2026 NFL Draft Two days of the 2026 NFL Draft are out of the way, and the Detroit Lions have added Clemson tackle Blake Miller and Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore.
Just one more day left in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions have six draft picks they can use to stick or trade up to grab one of these guys that should not still be here in the draft.
On Friday evening, the Detroit Lions and Brad Holmes worked the phones again, trading up six spots to take the top edge on their board entering day two in defensive end Derrick Moore.
There are still a lot of good players left in the 2026 NFL Draft because some of these teams are making weird choices Just one more day of the 2026 NFL Draft left to go, and then we’ll be waiting for the season to start.
Draft night always brings a distinct kind of pressure. For the Detroit Lions, the tension peaked early in the first round. The board started to thin out at offensive tackle, a glaring need for the current roster.
The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear mission: to solidify their offensive line following the departure of Taylor Decker. In the days leading up to the event, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reported that General Manager Brad Holmes was “sniffing around” a potential trade-up from the 17th overall pick.
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.
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.
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.
The New York Giants landed a huge return for veteran DT Dexter Lawrence. Do they already have a replacement in mind?
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.
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