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On YouTubeDetroit 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 / 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.
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?
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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 / 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.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Lions get Taylor Decker replacement in Peter Schrager’s mock draft trade with Rams
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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
Why Detroit Lions May Not Be Able to Land Top 2026 Draft Target
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.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 22
3 players the Lions could potentially trade during the 2026 NFL Draft, and the extreme scenarios that it would take for them to make these moves
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.
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?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 22
3 shocking things the Lions could do in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, hang on for dear life, you never know what could happen
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.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
Alabama OT Is Betting Favorite For Detroit Lions at Pick No. 17
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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 21
7-Round Lions Mock Draft: Youth Movement Begins After Offseason Changes
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.
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 / Detroit Lions on SI / April 21
What You Need to Know About 2026 Detroit Lions Draft Needs
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.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 21
4 Final Detroit Lions Predictions For The 2026 NFL Draft: The Lions do things you don’t expect them to do or hate, but succeed anyway
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.
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.
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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