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After taking care of business on Night 1—selecting first-team All-Grit tough guy Blake Miller and reinforcing the offensive line—the Detroit Lions can now shift their draft focus toward replenishing Kelvin Sheppard’s defensive cupboard, while also keeping an eye on potential reserve additions at tight end or running back. Detroit is tied for the most Day […]
The best part of NFL Draft weekend is watching the players and their families react to their professional dreams coming true. For many players, being drafted into the NFL is the culmination of over a decade of hard work and dedication. That dream becomes very real with just a single call, and with most prospects […]
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. […]
The Detroit Lions have made their selection with the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller. The pick comes as little surprise, as the Lions’ biggest need was offensive tackle following the release of Taylor Decker earlier this offseason. Though some may be surprised the pick was not […]
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 is an important one for the Detroit Lions. In the here and now, and for the long-term, this feels like a critical 72 hours for Brad Holmes. He gets this right and his Lions can easily contend in an extremely competitive NFC North. If it’s another group like 2024, the team […]
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 […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and to get you ready for the big event, let’s take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, and highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), giving fans a perspective on areas they […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is upon us, but before the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock, let’s evaluate the Detroit Lions’ biggest needs heading into draft weekend. While Lions general manager Brad Holmes insists the team adheres to the “best player available” strategy over filling needs, there’s a limit to that strategy. Roster construction […]
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 […]
It’s officially NFL Draft day! The 2026 NFL Draft will kick off in Pittsburgh on Thursday night, ushering in a new era of hope for all 32 teams. It’s a wild night full of surprises, huge moves, and emotions aplenty. While the pre-draft process has felt tiresome and frustrating at times, NFL Draft night is […]
If there’s anything we’ve learned from five years of drafts under Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, it’s to expect the unexpected. Seemingly each year, Holmes makes a move or two that catches analysts and fans off guard. When it works, Holmes is celebrated as a genius and expert talent evaluator. When it doesn’t, he […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and we’re continuing to roll out highlights from our latest version of the Grit Index, a metric designed to identify desirable character traits that the Detroit Lions actively seek. In our first article, we explored the top 30 highest-scoring prospects on our grit scale, then followed that […]
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 […]
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 […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft just a day away, we recently released our latest iteration of the Grit Index, a metric designed to identify desirable character traits that the Detroit Lions actively seek. In our first article unveiling this year’s character metric, we explored the top 30 highest-scoring prospects on our grit scale, and today, […]
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 […]