Detroit trades back in Round 1 and gets one of the draft's top pass rushers while finding an offensive tackle in Round 2.

In Detroit, everything starts in the trenches. The Lions’ climb to contender status has been powered by brute force up front — and early 2026 NFL Draft projections suggest Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell aren’t done building a bully on the line of scrimmage.

Detroit Lions upgrade various areas of need in latest NFL mock draft.

CBS Sports' Garrett Podell slotted edge rusher Akheem Mesidor to the Detroit Lions at No. 17 overall in his new 2026 NFL mock draft. The post Lions Projected to Land ‘Immediate’ Upgrade to Support Aidan Hutchinson in 2026 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

It is mock draft season for the Detroit Lions. Now that Super Bowl LX is over, it is officially the off-season. The Lions will look much different in 2026.

Detroit Lions strengthen offensive line in latest 2026 seven-round NFL mock draft.

ESPN targeted a powerful edge defender and an offensive lineman who made some noise at the Senior Bowl in a new two-round mock draft for the Detroit Lions.

It seems destined for the Raiders to select a quarterback in the first round for the first time since 2007. Pick: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana. The Heisman Trophy winner and national champion is clearly the top quarterback in the class and someone Las Vegas can start to build their franchise around.

Detroit Lions prioritize cornerback help in latest NFL mock draft roundup.

The focus on offensive tackles hasn't shifted. But Daniel Jeremiah has his early eyes on a senior pass rusher for the Lions in this week's mock draft roundup.