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Ranking the Detroit Lions’ top 7 needs in the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is upon us, but before the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock, let’s evaluate the Detroit Lions’ biggest needs heading into draft weekend. While Lions general manager Brad Holmes insists the team adheres to the “best player available” strategy over filling needs, there’s a limit to that strategy. Roster construction […]
NFL Draft rumors: Detroit Lions ‘making calls’ to explore trade up
With the NFL Draft now just hours away, rumors continue to emerge surrounding the Detroit Lions. We’ve already heard reports that the Lions are enamored with Kadyn Proctor, that teams are thinking about trading ahead of Detroit to grab a tackle, and that there could be an early run on offensive tackles before the Lions […]
How to watch NFL Draft 2026: Start time, TV, streaming, announcing teams
It’s officially NFL Draft day! The 2026 NFL Draft will kick off in Pittsburgh on Thursday night, ushering in a new era of hope for all 32 teams. It’s a wild night full of surprises, huge moves, and emotions aplenty. While the pre-draft process has felt tiresome and frustrating at times, NFL Draft night is […]
Discussion: Make one bold prediction for the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft
If there’s anything we’ve learned from five years of drafts under Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, it’s to expect the unexpected. Seemingly each year, Holmes makes a move or two that catches analysts and fans off guard. When it works, Holmes is celebrated as a genius and expert talent evaluator. When it doesn’t, he […]
2026 Grit Index: Which EDGE rushers best fit the Detroit Lions culture
The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and we’re continuing to roll out highlights from our latest version of the Grit Index, a metric designed to identify desirable character traits that the Detroit Lions actively seek. In our first article, we explored the top 30 highest-scoring prospects on our grit scale, then followed that […]
Get a ton of bonus Detroit Lions draft coverage with Pride of Detroit Direct
Just under three years ago, we premiered Pride of Detroit Direct—our premium, email-based newsletter that has bonus Detroit Lions content, including in-depth analysis, film breakdowns, and exclusive video podcasts. It’s been a while since I’ve talked about Pride of Detroit Direct on the website, and I figured now—with the NFL Draft a day away—would be […]
2026 NFL Draft profile: Why the Detroit Lions should draft Blake Miller
At the peak of the Detroit Lions’ offensive success from 2022-24, the engine that drove the team’s identity was a proven, dependable, and imposing offensive line—arguably one of the most defining units in all of football. Since then, that group has undergone significant turnover. Frank Ragnow retired, while Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow were released […]
Peter Schrager’s NFL mock draft: Detroit Lions get super aggressive in 1st round
ESPN’s Peter Schrager has built up a reputation of being one of the most tuned-in analysts in a sea of NFL reporters. Some believe his mock draft carries the most weight when it comes to accuracy. That claim only mildly holds up to true, as The Huddle Report ranks him 33rd out of about 200 […]
2026 NFL Draft rumors: Teams calling to trade ahead of Detroit Lions
One of the biggest problems with entering the NFL Draft with an obvious, glaring need is that everyone knows it. According to at least one report, the Detroit Lions may have this exact problem on Thursday as they prepare to make their selection with the 17th overall pick. The Lions have a pretty clear need […]
2026 Grit Index: Which OTs best fit the Detroit Lions’ culture
With the 2026 NFL Draft just a day away, we recently released our latest iteration of the Grit Index, a metric designed to identify desirable character traits that the Detroit Lions actively seek. In our first article unveiling this year’s character metric, we explored the top 30 highest-scoring prospects on our grit scale, and today, […]
Final 2026 NFL mock draft: Random names out of a hat edition
It’s time for one of my favorite traditions at Pride of Detroit. Going back 13 years, we’ve been doing an annual mock draft that is completely randomized? Why? Well, initially it was done to see if Pride of Detroit founder Sean Yuille could draft better for the Lions by picking names out of a hat […]
Former Lions 2nd-round pick lands tryout at Browns minicamp
Detroit Lions 2022 second-round pick Josh Paschal was waived this offseason, but he could land with another team soon. The 26-year-old defensive end spent Tuesday at Cleveland Browns’ veteran minicamp, his first known opportunity post-Lions. Paschal was one of 11 veteran players trying out during the Browns’ voluntary minicamp—a three-day stretch of practices awarded to […]
NFL Draft rumor: Early run on offensive tackles could challenge Lions
The 2026 NFL Draft is just two days away, and reporters are busy contacting all of their sources to get the last ounce of rumors out there before the three-day event. While things have been extremely quiet in connecting the Detroit Lions to any players, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped an interesting note on Tuesday that […]
Notes: Lions drop first ‘Inside the Den’ episode
The Detroit Lions have released the first episode of this season’s highly watched series “Inside the Den.” This episode of the Emmy-award winning documentary series goes behind-the-scenes to touch on some key offseason movements within the franchise. It starts with a look at new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, as he sits down with a few […]
Detroit Lions 4 remaining free agency contract details reveal more savings
The Detroit Lions took the value route in free agency this offseason, with the majority of their contracts signed at modest terms. There was a batch of late Lions free agent signings that hadn’t been announced with contract details. But on Tuesday morning, those contract deals were made public on salary cap sites OverTheCap and […]
Discussion: What is the dream scenario for the Detroit Lions in Round 1?
We’re now just two sleeps away from the 2026 NFL Draft, a pivotal event for the Detroit Lions. With their budget tightening and Super Bowl window arguably shrinking, Lions general manager Brad Holmes must use this upcoming weekend to acquire at least two or three starting players who will give this team production and great […]
2026 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions top-30 visit tracker
The Detroit Lions often tell a lot about their NFL Draft intentions by the players they decide to meet. Whether it’s formal meetings at the NFL Combine or pre-draft visits to their team facility in Allen Park, the Lions’ draft history has been littered with players they’ve done additional work on. So every year, we […]
2026 NFL mock drafts: 3 dueling Detroit Lions mocks
With just days until the 2026 NFL Draft, the PODcast crew opted to turn our draft preview episode into an all-out mock draft competition. Here was the task: Create the best Detroit Lions four-round mock draft using the following rules: With those rules in place, here’s what each of us came up with: Jeremy Reisman’s […]
2026 Grit Index: 30 NFL Draft prospects who topped our updated character metric
The Grit Index returns for the 2026 NFL Draft, marking the fourth iteration since its inception in 2023. For the Detroit Lions, “grit” is a defining role of the organization, and this metric attempts to quantify how a prospect’s character, intelligence, and intangibles can help them stand out. As important as Grit is to the Lions, […]
2026 NFL Draft: Which 6 prospects best fit the Lions?
For the 2025 Detroit Lions, there were basically two different seasons. There was the 5-2 mark they put up before their bye week… and then, there was the 4-6 mark down the stretch as the team’s injury history was even worse than it was in 2024. For the second time in the last four seasons, […]
Top 10 players fans are mock drafting to the Detroit Lions in the 1st round
Since the end of the regular season, we’ve been tracking which players national NFL Draft analysts have been mock drafting to the Detroit Lions on a weekly basis. It’s a fun exercise to see what national analysts think, and it’s a good way to introduce our audience to some of the top prospects that may […]
Lions GM Brad Holmes breaks down film of Detroit’s’ 2026 free agent class
On Sunday night, the Detroit Lions dropped Episode 1 of their 2026 documentary series “Inside the Den.” Often lauded as the best work the Lions production team does all year, the “Inside the Den” docuseries gives fans an inside look as to how the team operates, with insightful interviews and behind-the-scenes moments. This year, their […]
Ranking the 2026 Detroit Lions free agent signings: The top 9
Continuing the two-part series from this past weekend, ranking the Detroit Lions free agent signings from this offseason, we now flip to the top half of the list after starting with Nos. 17–10—diving into Nos. 9–1. Keep in mind, this isn’t just a ranking of the players or their projected 2026 contributions. These rankings blend projected role, […]
Discussion: Is the 2026 NFL Draft the most important draft of the Brad Holmes era?
Every NFL Draft is important, but some drafts are more important than others. The Detroit Lions would not be in their current position without general manager Brad Holmes. Whether that is a positive or a negative is up to you. Many look at his draft history and compliment the job he has done to rebuild […]
Discussion: Do you agree with Lions GM Brad Holmes’ best player available approach?
If the latest mock draft roundup is any indication, just about everyone thinks the Detroit Lions will go offensive tackle with their first-round pick on Sunday. As a reminder, of the 72 mock drafts that Erik Schlitt looked at over the past week, 70 of them had the Lions selecting an offensive lineman. Take away […]
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