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The 2026 NFL Draft awards compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents and coaches from last year’s class. That includes the Detroit Lions, who saw defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn become the head coach of the New York Jets. How did the Lions get a compensatory pick for Aaron Glenn? The Lions received two […]
The Detroit Lions have made their first round pick and the fans and analysts are weighing in. With the 17th overall pick, the Lions selected Clemson’s Blake Miller. At 6-foot-7” and 317 pounds, he’s sure to be a physical presence on an offensive line that sorely needs some manpower to give quarterback Jared Goff all […]
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, which means it’s time for every draft analyst to firmly declare who “won” and “lost” the draft and hand out grades for each pick. Our own Ryan Mathews provided his detailed analysis and opinion of the Detroit Lions’ selection of Blake Miller here, but […]
It was a roller coaster ride in the lead up to the Detroit Lions pick at No. 17. Despite some smoke from insiders suggesting that Brad Holmes was looking to move up in the draft, Detroit stayed pat and made their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle […]
The Detroit Lions used pick No. 17 in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Clemson right tackle Blake Miller as they continue to revamp their offensive line. Miller should instantly compete with Larry Borom for a starting role at right tackle, and the early expectations are that the rookie should be the favorite to win […]
While the Detroit Lions may not have been explicitly targeting an offensive tackle in the 2026 NFL Draft, they had to be happy without how the board initially fell. Through the first eight picks, there wasn’t a single offensive tackle off the board. However, the Cleveland Browns took Utah tackle Spencer Fano with the ninth […]
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Miller was a player we profiled often on Pride of Detroit, and you can read some detailed things about him in the following articles. But here are five things you need to know about the Lions’ […]
With the No. 17 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Blake Miller, right tackle from Clemson. Miller finished with elite scores on our GRIT Index (measuring a player’s character) and RAS (9.90, measuring a player’s athleticism) and should compete with Larry Borom for a starting right tackle role this season. […]
It’s finally time for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s a big one for the Detroit Lions. After a disappointing 9-8 season, a modest free agency period, and a lot of waiting, the Lions have nine picks this weekend to create some positive buzz and add some important players to the team’s roster. Lions general […]
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night, and the Detroit Lions hold the No. 17 overall pick. To help Lions fans gauge what time the Lions might make their selection, we’ve looked at the last few years of data to estimate the anticipated time frame. However, our estimations need to be met with […]
Last April, I wrote a similar piece, operating under the premise that Brad Holmes—the unpredictable, best-player-available, talent-evaluating wizard that he is—might veer from commonly mocked and reported projections at Pick No. 28. One of my “surprise” candidates ended up being the eventual selection in Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. The goal then, as it […]
With the NFL Draft now just hours away, rumors continue to emerge surrounding the Detroit Lions. We’ve already heard reports that the Lions are enamored with Kadyn Proctor, that teams are thinking about trading ahead of Detroit to grab a tackle, and that there could be an early run on offensive tackles before the Lions […]
Here are predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft. 1. Fernando Mendoza, QB – LV 2. David Bailey EDGE – NYJ 3. Jeremiyah Love RB – ARI 4. Arvell Reese EDGE – TEN 5. Jordyn Tyson, WR – NYG 6. Spencer Fano, T – CLE 7. Sonny Styles, LB – WAS 8. Carnell […] The post Podfather’s Super-basic Mock NFL Draft appeared first on PlayerProfiler .
Just under three years ago, we premiered Pride of Detroit Direct—our premium, email-based newsletter that has bonus Detroit Lions content, including in-depth analysis, film breakdowns, and exclusive video podcasts. It’s been a while since I’ve talked about Pride of Detroit Direct on the website, and I figured now—with the NFL Draft a day away—would be […]
At the peak of the Detroit Lions’ offensive success from 2022-24, the engine that drove the team’s identity was a proven, dependable, and imposing offensive line—arguably one of the most defining units in all of football. Since then, that group has undergone significant turnover. Frank Ragnow retired, while Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow were released […]
ESPN’s Peter Schrager has built up a reputation of being one of the most tuned-in analysts in a sea of NFL reporters. Some believe his mock draft carries the most weight when it comes to accuracy. That claim only mildly holds up to true, as The Huddle Report ranks him 33rd out of about 200 […]
ESPN’s Peter Schrager posted his annual mock draft on Wednesday and after weeks of connecting the L.A. Rams to Makai Lemon, he’s switching up his pick on the eve of the draft. The Rams draft Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq after making a trade to move down with the Detroit Lions. Schrager has the Rams […]
One of the biggest problems with entering the NFL Draft with an obvious, glaring need is that everyone knows it. According to at least one report, the Detroit Lions may have this exact problem on Thursday as they prepare to make their selection with the 17th overall pick. The Lions have a pretty clear need […]
It’s time for one of my favorite traditions at Pride of Detroit. Going back 13 years, we’ve been doing an annual mock draft that is completely randomized? Why? Well, initially it was done to see if Pride of Detroit founder Sean Yuille could draft better for the Lions by picking names out of a hat […]
Detroit Lions 2022 second-round pick Josh Paschal was waived this offseason, but he could land with another team soon. The 26-year-old defensive end spent Tuesday at Cleveland Browns’ veteran minicamp, his first known opportunity post-Lions. Paschal was one of 11 veteran players trying out during the Browns’ voluntary minicamp—a three-day stretch of practices awarded to […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is just two days away, and reporters are busy contacting all of their sources to get the last ounce of rumors out there before the three-day event. While things have been extremely quiet in connecting the Detroit Lions to any players, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped an interesting note on Tuesday that […]
The Detroit Lions have released the first episode of this season’s highly watched series “Inside the Den.” This episode of the Emmy-award winning documentary series goes behind-the-scenes to touch on some key offseason movements within the franchise. It starts with a look at new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, as he sits down with a few […]
The Detroit Lions took the value route in free agency this offseason, with the majority of their contracts signed at modest terms. There was a batch of late Lions free agent signings that hadn’t been announced with contract details. But on Tuesday morning, those contract deals were made public on salary cap sites OverTheCap and […]
The Detroit Lions often tell a lot about their NFL Draft intentions by the players they decide to meet. Whether it’s formal meetings at the NFL Combine or pre-draft visits to their team facility in Allen Park, the Lions’ draft history has been littered with players they’ve done additional work on. So every year, we […]
Draft sites used: ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports, Yahoo, PFF Previous mock draft projections in italics Drew Allar: ESPN: 103rd to Jets (Reid’s April 20th mock), 85th to Steelers (Kiper, Miller, Reid, and Yates’ April 2nd mock) NFL: 128th to Lions (Reuter’s April 20th mock), 157th to Rams (Reuter’s April 3rd mock) CBS: 140th to […]