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Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Derrick Moore
To kick off Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions started with a bang by trading up and selecting Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at pick 44. The two biggest needs fans clamored for general manager Brad Holmes to address in the draft were offensive tackle and edge defender, and both were addressed […]
David Montgomery trade results: Lions use 2026 NFL Draft pick from Texans
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future selections. A big one that took place was from last month when the Detroit […]
2026 NFL Draft news: Detroit Lions trade up, pick Derrick Moore
The Detroit Lions opted to move up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore. The Lions’ trade up six spots cost them the second of their fourth-round picks. Here are the trade terms: Moore fills the Lions’ big need at defensive end. Their current room only […]
NFL Draft 2026: What time to expect the Lions’ 2nd-round pick
The 2026 NFL Draft continues on Friday night with Rounds 2 and 3 of the three-day event. The San Francisco 49ers will kick off Day 2 on the clock, and that will start at 7 p.m. ET Friday night. As of right now, the Detroit Lions only have one pick on Day 2—their original second-round […]
Detroit Lions NFL Draft rumor tracker: Latest news, reports
While the Detroit Lions have kept their intentions pretty mum in the lead up to the 2026 NFL Draft, there has been a recent flood of information surrounding them. Of course, when rumors drop this close to the actual draft, you have to approach them with a healthy amount of skepticism. No team wants to […]
2026 NFL Draft Day 2 live discussion, open thread
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and for the Detroit Lions, it may be the difference between this class busting or thriving. While the Lions only currently have a single pick in Rounds 2 and 3 combined, it would not be surprising to see general manager Brad Holmes move his […]
Lions pick Blake Miller spent draft night watching Dan Campbell clips
Some NFL first-round picks spend their draft night partying until the sun comes up. Some have a quiet night with family and friends. Some attend the NFL Draft itself to take in its glory. But for Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller, the team’s pick at 17 overall, spent it a different way: watching clips […]
Aaron Glenn compensatory pick: What did the Lions do with the draft capital?
The 2026 NFL Draft awards compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents and coaches from last year’s class. That includes the Detroit Lions, who saw defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn become the head coach of the New York Jets. How did the Lions get a compensatory pick for Aaron Glenn? The Lions received two […]
Blake Miller scouting report, film breakdown: What the Detroit Lions are getting
With the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Blake Miller, offensive tackle from Clemson. Miller is a right tackle prospect from the state of Ohio. He played his college football at the University of Clemson and was highly decorated as a multi time all-conference player. He was a four-year starter […]
Fans deliver high grade for Detroit Lions’ selection of Blake Miller
Following the Detroit Lions’ selection of Clemson right tackle Blake Miller in the 2026 NFL Draft, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, asking Detroit Lions fans to assign a grade to the selection. While the survey was up for less than a day, our poll received roughly […]
Notes: Top reactions to Detroit Lions drafting Clemson OT Blake Miller
The Detroit Lions have made their first round pick and the fans and analysts are weighing in. With the 17th overall pick, the Lions selected Clemson’s Blake Miller. At 6-foot-7” and 317 pounds, he’s sure to be a physical presence on an offensive line that sorely needs some manpower to give quarterback Jared Goff all […]
2026 NFL Draft: 10 best prospects available for Detroit Lions on Day 2
After taking care of business on Night 1—selecting first-team All-Grit tough guy Blake Miller and reinforcing the offensive line—the Detroit Lions can now shift their draft focus toward replenishing Kelvin Sheppard’s defensive cupboard, while also keeping an eye on potential reserve additions at tight end or running back. Detroit is tied for the most Day […]
VIDEO: Watch Blake Miller and family react to Detroit Lions pick
The best part of NFL Draft weekend is watching the players and their families react to their professional dreams coming true. For many players, being drafted into the NFL is the culmination of over a decade of hard work and dedication. That dream becomes very real with just a single call, and with most prospects […]
2026 NFL Draft grades: Lions get praise, mild criticism for Blake Miller pick
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, which means it’s time for every draft analyst to firmly declare who “won” and “lost” the draft and hand out grades for each pick. Our own Ryan Mathews provided his detailed analysis and opinion of the Detroit Lions’ selection of Blake Miller here, but […]
NFL Draft grades: Detroit Lions’ revamped OL completed with Blake Miller pick
It was a roller coaster ride in the lead up to the Detroit Lions pick at No. 17. Despite some smoke from insiders suggesting that Brad Holmes was looking to move up in the draft, Detroit stayed pat and made their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle […]
2026 NFL Draft: How Blake Miller will impact the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions used pick No. 17 in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Clemson right tackle Blake Miller as they continue to revamp their offensive line. Miller should instantly compete with Larry Borom for a starting role at right tackle, and the early expectations are that the rookie should be the favorite to win […]
Lions ‘explored strongly’ 1st-round trade up for Blake Miller
While the Detroit Lions may not have been explicitly targeting an offensive tackle in the 2026 NFL Draft, they had to be happy without how the board initially fell. Through the first eight picks, there wasn’t a single offensive tackle off the board. However, the Cleveland Browns took Utah tackle Spencer Fano with the ninth […]
Lions draft Blake Miller: 5 things to know about new OT
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Miller was a player we profiled often on Pride of Detroit, and you can read some detailed things about him in the following articles. But here are five things you need to know about the Lions’ […]
Grade the Detroit Lions selection of Clemson RT Blake Miller at pick No. 17
With the No. 17 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Blake Miller, right tackle from Clemson. Miller finished with elite scores on our GRIT Index (measuring a player’s character) and RAS (9.90, measuring a player’s athleticism) and should compete with Larry Borom for a starting right tackle role this season. […]
2026 NFL Draft results: Detroit Lions select OT Blake Miller
The Detroit Lions have made their selection with the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller. The pick comes as little surprise, as the Lions’ biggest need was offensive tackle following the release of Taylor Decker earlier this offseason. Though some may be surprised the pick was not […]
2026 NFL Draft Day 1 live discussion, open thread
It’s finally time for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s a big one for the Detroit Lions. After a disappointing 9-8 season, a modest free agency period, and a lot of waiting, the Lions have nine picks this weekend to create some positive buzz and add some important players to the team’s roster. Lions general […]
Here’s how the Detroit Lions could ace the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is an important one for the Detroit Lions. In the here and now, and for the long-term, this feels like a critical 72 hours for Brad Holmes. He gets this right and his Lions can easily contend in an extremely competitive NFC North. If it’s another group like 2024, the team […]
NFL Draft 2026: What time to expect the Lions pick in the first round on Thursday
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night, and the Detroit Lions hold the No. 17 overall pick. To help Lions fans gauge what time the Lions might make their selection, we’ve looked at the last few years of data to estimate the anticipated time frame. However, our estimations need to be met with […]
2026 NFL Draft: 12 surprising first-round candidates for the Detroit Lions
Last April, I wrote a similar piece, operating under the premise that Brad Holmes—the unpredictable, best-player-available, talent-evaluating wizard that he is—might veer from commonly mocked and reported projections at Pick No. 28. One of my “surprise” candidates ended up being the eventual selection in Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. The goal then, as it […]
Detroit Lions updated 2026 depth chart: Pre-NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and to get you ready for the big event, let’s take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, and highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), giving fans a perspective on areas they […]
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