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Detroit rebooted: Brad Holmes picks Blake Miller, trades up for Derrick Moore to spark a comeback

Brad Holmes kicked off the 2026 draft by picking Blake Miller at No. 17, a tackle out of Clemson who started 54 games and played a school-record 3,778 offensive snaps.

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The Lions drafted Blake Miller and traded up for Derrick Moore because Brad Holmes wanted his identity back

Brad Holmes opened the 2026 draft with Blake Miller at No. 17, an offensive tackle who started 54 games at Clemson and played a school-record 3,778 offensive snaps.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

4 still available free agents who can help the Lions after the 2026 NFL Draft, including a former Lions second-round pick

The Lions have 85 players on their roster right now, and they’re likely to look at the free agency market one more time to get to 90 The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and much of the undrafted free agent blitz is as well.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Way-Too-Early Detroit Lions Depth Chart Projection: Multiple new starters and some guys playing brand new positions

The Lions walk out of the 2026 NFL Draft with new starters and a much deeper team Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is out of the way, it’s time to talk about what this Detroit Lions roster could look like to start the 2026 season.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Way too early Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection for the 2026 season, the defense looks pretty deep after the 2026 NFL Draft

The Lions bulked up on defense in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft and now they look like a very deep group The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions had themselves a very good time.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 27

Detroit Lions Late-Round Picks Who Have Best Chance to Make Roster

On a roster as deep as the Detroit Lions, there will be obstacles for late-round picks when it comes to making the final cut. The Lions made double-digit additions in free agency, then seven additions in the 2026 Draft over the weekend.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

The biggest risk/reward players for the Lions in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Lions have a lot more risk/reward players this year than they have in previous drafts, but there are still risks being taken The thing about risk/reward players is that the Detroit Lions have been drafting a lot of them for a long time.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

The Lions’ Most Underrated Pick In The 2026 NFL Draft: This guy is a starter all the way; it just hasn’t happened yet

The Lions drafted a starting cornerback; all he has to do is go win the job. We believe he will The 2026 NFL Draft is out of the way, and it’s time to dig a little deeper into the Detroit Lions’ haul.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 27

Detroit Lions Post-Draft 2026 Defensive Depth Chart Prediction

The Detroit Lions focused on defense with their 2026 NFL Draft picks. Of the team's seven selections, five are defensive players. The Lions added some valuable defensive depth that has upside of contributing in big roles down the line.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 26

Roundtable: Which Lions Draft Pick Will Be All-Pro First?

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.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 26

Projecting Lions' Week 1 Starters After NFL Draft

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.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Detroit Lions News / Stadium Rant / April 26

Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft Recap: Two Biggest Needs Addressed Early, Heavy On Defense Late

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.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

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.