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 target offensive line help in latest NFL mock draft roundup.

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.

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.

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

Fernando Mendoza is a presumptive lock to go No. 1 to the Raiders. But what will happen on the rest of Day 1?