Mock Draft Roundup: Lions Add EDGE Complement to Hutchinson

It's time for the fourth Detroit Lions OnSI mock draft roundup for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Over the last week, the Lions have prioritized bolstering both their pass-rush and offensive line group at No. 17 overall.

Let’s take a look now at who the draft analysts have Lions general manager Brad Holmes selecting in the first round.

EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech

Bailey is presently being mocked by the following: 

CBS Sports (Josh Edwards)

As Edwards writes, “To Detroit's credit, it has utilized essentially every means of talent acquisition to address the spot opposite Aidan Hutchinson. None of those solutions have panned out long term. The Lions take another swing by drafting one of college football's most productive pass rushers in 2025. David Bailey had 14.5 sacks and three forced fumbles last season for the Red Raiders.”

Offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, Georgia 

Freeling is currently being drafted by the following: 

CBS Sports (Blake Brockermeyer)

Cornerback Jermod McCoy, Tennessee

McCoy is currently being selected by the following: 

College Football HQ On SI (Nick Merriam)

Cornerback Avieon Terrell, Clemson 

Terrell is presently being projected by the following: 

FOX Sports (FOX Sports Research)

Per FOX Sports Research, “The brother of All-Pro corner A.J. Terrell, Avieon has had a ton of production in three seasons at Clemson, recording 25 passes defended, 125 total tackles, eight forced fumbles, four sacks, and three interceptions in 1,860 defensive snaps played in that span. 

Avieon will be a great complement to a secondary already featuring Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch and Terrion Arnold.”

Offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, Utah 

Lomu is presently being mocked by the following: 

The Draft Network (Jaime Eisner); Draft Countdown (Brian Bosarge)

As Eisner pens, “The Detroit Lions could have a ton of shake-up on their offensive line this season. Taylor Decker and/or Graham Glasgow could retire this offseason, opening a clear hole that needs an immediate fix. If Decker doesn't return in 2026, Caleb Lomu can immediately fill the void. He’s a young, high-ceiling prospect who dramatically improved his game this season, both in protecting the passer and opening holes in the run game. He'd be a great fit.”

Offensive tackle Spencer Fano, Utah 

Fano is presently being projected by the following: 

Pro Football Network (Alec Elijah)

Offensive lineman Vega Ioane, Penn State 

Ioane is currently being drafted by the following: 

ESPN (Mel Kiper Jr.); Pro Football Network (Jacob Infante)

As Kiper opines, “Detroit took guard Tate Ratledge in Round 2 of the 2025 draft, but there are still issues on the interior. The Lions were 31st in pass block win rate at 55.5%. With all their skill on offense, that has to be fixed. And while taking a guard in the first round isn’t the most exciting pick, Ioane is extremely talented. Jared Goff would appreciate Ioane’s ability to sustain blocks, and that he hasn’t given up a sack since 2023. And Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery will love the way Ioane gets to the second level and moves defenders out of rushing lanes.”

Defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, Ohio State 

McDonald is currently being mocked by the following: 

Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer)  

Offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)

Mauigoa is being mocked by the following: 

WalterFootball (Charlie Campbell)

As Campbell pens, “Taylor Decker is considering retiring, and that would open a huge hole on the offensive line. Even if Decker returns, Mauigoa could start out at guard and bolster the interior of the offensive line. In a year, Penei Sewell could move to left tackle, and Mauigoa could move to right tackle.”

Offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Proctor is presently being selected by the following: 

Pro Football Focus (Gordon McGuinness); Tankathon

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