The 2026 NFL Draft is officially here. With nine selections to work with entering draft day, the Detroit Lions hope to fill some of their roster holes with stars of the future as the franchise's brass descends upon the Steel City.

If the Lions go any direction other than tackle with the No. 17 overall pick, it would come as a surprise. But other positions on this roster need fairly quick attention, and if the right player falls to them midway through the first round,

Detroit Lions have 5 off-ball LBs on their roster and Malcolm Rodriguez is penciled in as their No. 3 starter. Here are 3 names to watch in NFL draft.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the Detroit Lions, the biggest need is an obvious one: Tackle.

ESPN's Jordan Reid released his final full 7-round NFL mock draft. Which directions do the Detroit Lions head?

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett predicts the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and why the Detroit Lions could grab a prized offensive lineman.

However, PFT has the Lions going off that predicted path in their mock draft. PFT forecasts the Lions to select 6-foot, 201-pound safety Dillon Thieneman from Oregon. While safety

Monroe Freeling, a popular NFL mock draft pick to the Detroit Lions out of Georgia, says he's open to playing anywhere as he readies for his jump to the NFL. The 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle joined Kay Adams on "Up & Adams" on Monday.