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2026 NFL Draft news: Detroit Lions pick DT Skyler Gill-Howard
With the 205th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Texas Tech defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard. At 6-foot-1, 280 pounds, Gill-Howard is more of a three-tech defender and potential pass rusher. In 2024, with Northern Illinois, he produced 52 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and 5.0 sacks. Last year, after transferring to […]
2026 NFL Draft: How Keith Abney will impact the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions continued to bolster their defense on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney with pick No. 157 in the fifth round. Abney was highly rated in most draft circles (61st best player on Wide Left’s consensus board) and was projected to be selected on Day […]
5 things to know about Keith Abney: Lions’ best value pick
In the fifth round, the Detroit Lions got what most will say was their biggest steal of the draft in Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney. Here’s what you need to know about the team’s newest defensive back. 1. He went WAY later than many projections Many draft analysts had Abney as high as a Round […]
Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Keith Abney II
The Detroit Lions got some help in the secondary with their first pick in the fifth round at No. 157, drafting cornerback Keith Abney II out of Arizona State. The Lions’ defense can use all the help it can get, especially in the secondary, which was once again tested in 2025 with injuries. This isn’t […]
Kevin Zeitler compensatory pick: What did the Lions do with the draft selection?
The 2026 NFL Draft will award compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents from last year’s class. That includes the Detroit Lions, who saw Kevin Zeitler sign a one-year, $9 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. How did the Lions get a compensatory pick for Kevin Zeitler The Lions received a fourth-round pick […]
5 things to know about Detroit Lions 4th-round pick Jimmy Rolder
With their fourth-round pick the Detroit Lions continued to tick away at their biggest needs. With the 118th pick, the Lions selected Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder. Here are five things you need to know about the Lions’ newest linebacker. 1. He’s only a one-year starter, but showed great instincts in 2025 Rolder was with the […]
2026 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions trade up for a speedy Kentucky WR
The Detroit Lions traded up in the fifth round, from Pick 181 to 168 to select Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law. Here are the terms of that trade: Trade details: Law originally went to Alabama, but transferred after three years and minimal production in eight starts (343 yards, 1 TD). After transferring to Kentucky, he […]
2026 NFL Draft results: Lions select Arizona State CB Keith Abney
The Detroit Lions continue to add to their defense with their third consecutive pick on that side of the ball. With their first fifth-round pick (157 overall) the Lions selected Keith Abney, a cornerback out of Arizona State. At 6-foot, 190 pounds, Abney is a little undersized and may project to nickel at the next […]
2026 NFL Draft: How Jimmy Rolder will impact the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions opened up Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder with pick No. 118 in the fourth round. Rolder has limited starting experience, but you wouldn’t know it based on the way he confidently moves on the football field. Let’s take a look at Rolder’s background and […]
Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Jimmy Rolder
To start the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions continued to draft local talent, taking Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round at pick 118. With the biggest needs addressed in the first two rounds, the Lions decided to focus on improving their defense and depth at linebacker. There were […]
2026 NFL Draft results: Lions select Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder
The Detroit Lions have made their third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s another Michigan Wolverine. With the 118th pick in the draft, the Lions have selected linebacker Jimmy Rolder. At 6-foot-2, 238 pounds, Rolder is a little undersized, but could certainly grow into Detroit’s WILL linebacker role, left voided by Alex Anzalone’s […]
2026 NFL Draft Day 3 live discussion, open thread
It could be a busy day for the Detroit Lions. They enter Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with six picks in hand. Here is where they currently stand entering Saturday afternoon: With only two selections made so far, the Lions will have to make the most of their Day 3 picks in order […]
2026 Grit Index: Day 3 sleeper with elite grit and ties to the Detroit Lions
One of the exciting parts of building the Grit Index is uncovering cool stories about prospects overcoming adversity, seeing their efforts pay off at the collegiate level, and hoping to see if they can continue their momentum to the NFL level. When exploring this year’s tight end class for the 2026 Grit Index, co-founder Anthony […]
Detroit Lions trade chart analysis: Value of trade up for Derrick Moore
As Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is wont to do, he made a Day 2 trade up to ensure they got the player they wanted. Holmes sent a fourth-round pick (128) to move from Pick 50 to Pick 44 in order to select Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore in the second round. When asked […]
Detroit Lions NFL Draft: What time to expect their 6 Day 3 picks
The Detroit Lions may have only taken two players on the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft, but they have plenty of work to do on Day 3. They enter Saturday with six remaining picks in the draft: one in the fourth round, two in the fifth round, two in the sixth round, […]
2026 NFL Draft grades: Derrick Moore draws mixed Day 2 marks for Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions finally got themselves an edge defender, but the jury is still out on whether the team capitalized on their second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Michigan’s Derrick Moore is considered a well-rounded player, but maybe one without a clear calling card. His pass-rushing production was ridiculous in 2025, but his technique […]
2026 NFL Draft: 25 best prospects available for Detroit Lions on Day 3
The 2026 NFL Draft has its first 100 picks in the books, and the Detroit Lions have secured two players: RT Blake Miller from Clemson and edge rusher Derrick Moore from Michigan. Saturday represents Day 3, the final day of the event. The Lions have six picks remaining, and with some quality prospects still on […]
5 things to know about Detroit Lions new EDGE Derrick Moore
On Friday night, the Detroit Lions filled another big need by drafting Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore. The physically imposing defender will be familiar to a lot of local Wolverines fans, but in case you don’t follow college football, here are five things to know about the newest Detroit Lion. 1. He was VERY disruptive […]
2026 NFL Draft: How Derrick Moore will impact the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions acquired pick No. 44 in the 2026 NFL Draft from the New York Jets in order to acquire Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore. To secure the opportunity to select Moore, the Lions sent picks No. 50 and No. 128 to Aaron Glenn and the Jets. Let’s take a look at Moore’s background […]
Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Derrick Moore
To kick off Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions started with a bang by trading up and selecting Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at pick 44. The two biggest needs fans clamored for general manager Brad Holmes to address in the draft were offensive tackle and edge defender, and both were addressed […]
David Montgomery trade results: Lions use 2026 NFL Draft pick from Texans
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future selections. A big one that took place was from last month when the Detroit […]
2026 NFL Draft news: Detroit Lions trade up, pick Derrick Moore
The Detroit Lions opted to move up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore. The Lions’ trade up six spots cost them the second of their fourth-round picks. Here are the trade terms: Moore fills the Lions’ big need at defensive end. Their current room only […]
NFL Draft 2026: What time to expect the Lions’ 2nd-round pick
The 2026 NFL Draft continues on Friday night with Rounds 2 and 3 of the three-day event. The San Francisco 49ers will kick off Day 2 on the clock, and that will start at 7 p.m. ET Friday night. As of right now, the Detroit Lions only have one pick on Day 2—their original second-round […]
Detroit Lions NFL Draft rumor tracker: Latest news, reports
While the Detroit Lions have kept their intentions pretty mum in the lead up to the 2026 NFL Draft, there has been a recent flood of information surrounding them. Of course, when rumors drop this close to the actual draft, you have to approach them with a healthy amount of skepticism. No team wants to […]
2026 NFL Draft Day 2 live discussion, open thread
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and for the Detroit Lions, it may be the difference between this class busting or thriving. While the Lions only currently have a single pick in Rounds 2 and 3 combined, it would not be surprising to see general manager Brad Holmes move his […]
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