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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes is reportedly working the phones hard with rumors swirling about a potential first-round trade that could shake up the 2026 NFL Draft.
Brad Holmes is reportedly making calls to trade up from pick 17 in tonight's NFL Draft, continuing his aggressive approach that's seen him move up seven times in just two years as Lions GM.
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