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Holmes’ Make-or-Break Draft: Can Two Premium Picks Save the Lions’ Season Before It Starts?

Brad Holmes faces a crucial draft night with the 17th overall pick and limited ammunition to prove one disappointing season won't derail the Lions rebuild that had fans believing again.

Brad Holmes faces a crucial draft night with the 17th overall pick and limited ammunition to prove one disappointing season won't derail the Lions rebuild that had fans believing again.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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Nine Picks to Glory or Misery: Your Complete Lions Draft Tracker for Every Soul-Crushing or Championship-Building Moment

Track every Lions draft pick live as Detroit uses nine selections including pick 17 to either build a championship team or break our hearts again.

Track every Lions draft pick live as Detroit uses nine selections including pick 17 to either build a championship team or break our hearts again.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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Brad Holmes Has 72 Hours to Save the Lions Season Before It Even Starts

Brad Holmes faces a crucial 2026 NFL Draft at pick 17 that could make or break the Lions' championship window in the competitive NFC North.

Brad Holmes faces a crucial 2026 NFL Draft at pick 17 that could make or break the Lions' championship window in the competitive NFC North.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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Lions Draft Rumors Are Flying: Should We Believe the Trade-Up Talk or Is Holmes Playing Chess Again?

Lions draft rumors swirl around offensive tackle needs and potential trade-up moves as Brad Holmes keeps his cards close heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.

Lions draft rumors swirl around offensive tackle needs and potential trade-up moves as Brad Holmes keeps his cards close heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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Lions Draft Rumors Are Getting Wild and Brad Holmes Is About to Break Our Hearts Again

Detroit Lions draft rumors are swirling around offensive tackle needs and potential trades up, but separating the real intel from pre-draft smoke screens is nearly impossible.

Detroit Lions draft rumors are swirling around offensive tackle needs and potential trades up, but separating the real intel from pre-draft smoke screens is nearly impossible.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
  • 3 Comments
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When Lions Fans Can Actually Watch Their Team Pick Without Staying Up Past Midnight

Lions fans can expect their team to pick around 10 PM on Thursday night as Detroit sits at No. 17 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft with offensive linemen leading the betting odds.

Lions fans can expect their team to pick around 10 PM on Thursday night as Detroit sits at No. 17 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft with offensive linemen leading the betting odds.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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Lions at Pick 17: Why Brad Holmes Is About to Shock Everyone on Draft Night

The Detroit Lions are positioned perfectly at pick 17 to make a bold draft night trade move up the board in a chaotic first round lacking elite talent.

The Detroit Lions are positioned perfectly at pick 17 to make a bold draft night trade move up the board in a chaotic first round lacking elite talent.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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12 Draft Day Sleepers That Could Make Brad Holmes Look Like a Genius Again

ThatDetroitGrit.com breaks down 12 surprise first-round picks Brad Holmes could make at Pick 17, because expecting the unexpected is Lions Draft Strategy 101 in Allen Park.

ThatDetroitGrit.com breaks down 12 surprise first-round picks Brad Holmes could make at Pick 17, because expecting the unexpected is Lions Draft Strategy 101 in Allen Park.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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Are These Lions Finally Built Different or Just Better at Breaking Our Hearts?

A brutally honest breakdown of the Lions' 2026 depth chart reveals solid foundations at key positions but glaring holes that could derail another promising season.

A brutally honest breakdown of the Lions' 2026 depth chart reveals solid foundations at key positions but glaring holes that could derail another promising season.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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Brad Holmes Has 7 Glaring Holes to Fill Before the Lions Can Actually Win a Championship

Despite their championship aspirations, the Detroit Lions still have seven glaring roster holes Brad Holmes must address in the 2026 NFL Draft, from offensive tackle struggles to edge rush depth concerns.

Despite their championship aspirations, the Detroit Lions still have seven glaring roster holes Brad Holmes must address in the 2026 NFL Draft, from offensive tackle struggles to edge rush depth concerns.

  • Dave '91
  • April 23, 2026
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