The Lions Draft Picks That Could Haunt Brad Holmes in 2026
ThatDetroitGrit.com breaks down the Detroit Lions draft picks that got away and which prospects the staff wanted instead of Brad Holmes' actual selections.
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Why Brad Holmes’ “Crazy” Offensive Line Moves Just Proved He’s Three Steps Ahead of Everyone
Brad Holmes' controversial Taylor Decker release and Blake Miller draft pick reveal a masterful offensive line rebuild that Lions fans are finally starting to understand.
The Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Class Doesn’t Pop. That’s Exactly the Point.
You know the feeling. Brad Holmes makes a pick and you just sit there for a second. Long pause. Slow squint. Then the nod. Not fireworks. Not the kind of Saturday that has you pricing tattoos before the third round…
The Lions Just Found Their Perfect “Game Manager” Backup QB in the Most Lions Way Possible
The Lions may have found their perfect backup quarterback in undrafted free agent Luke Altmyer, a boring but competent game manager who specializes in not losing games.
Stop Panicking: These 3 Lions “Bubble” Players Are Locks to Make the Roster
Despite draft additions, Jackson Meeks, Michael Niese, and Ennis Rakestraw aren't going anywhere as Brad Holmes builds depth and competition rather than replacing Lions players he's given up on.
Why Brad Holmes’ “Reaches” Are Actually Genius Moves That Other GMs Wish They Made
Brad Holmes ignored consensus rankings and trusted the Lions' draft board, reaching on some picks while finding incredible value on others in a class that shows why Detroit's front office has earned the benefit of the doubt.
Brad Holmes Just Pulled Off Another Draft Day Heist That Has the Rest of the NFL Scratching Their Heads
Brad Holmes strikes again with Keith Abney II, the Arizona State cornerback who fell 96 spots past his projected draft position straight into the Lions' hands in the fifth round.
Six Lions Players Who Just Got a Massive Boost From Brad Holmes’ Latest Draft Masterclass
Brad Holmes' latest draft haul created unexpected winners across the Lions roster, from Juice Scruggs finally getting his shot to Aidan Hutchinson's workload getting much-needed relief.
Holmes Did It Again: How the Lions GM Turned Scraps Into Super Bowl Hope
Brad Holmes navigated tight salary cap space and limited draft capital to quietly upgrade the Lions roster through smart moves like Blake Miller, Isiah Pacheco, and Roger McCreary while building championship-level depth.
Which Lions Rookie Will Actually Matter When the Pads Come On?
Our staff breaks down which Lions rookies from Blake Miller to deep sleeper Skyler Gill-Howard have us most excited for training camp battles at Allen Park.
