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Shortly after signing all seven of their selections from the 2026 NFL Draft to rookie deals, the Detroit Lions announced the initial numbers each of those players are set to wear in their first seasons.
Keep in mind before investing in a jersey, these numbers are subject to change. Last year's first-round selection, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, first donned No. 78 in the offseason before switching to No. 91 before the opener. More numbers become available to rookies after cutdown day, when the Lions trim their 90-man roster down to a 53-man unit (plus another 16 players on the practice squad).
The Lions also made official the signings of nine undrafted free agents, while also announcing their numbers.
More: Detroit Lions 'top-tier' in NFL.com rankings of 'most complete' rosters
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Lions rookies get initial jersey numbers for 2026
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Keep in mind before investing in a jersey, these numbers are subject to change. Last year's first-round selection, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, first donned No. 78 in the offseason before switching to No. 91 before the opener. More numbers become available to rookies after cutdown day, when the Lions trim their 90-man roster down to a 53-man unit (plus another 16 players on the practice squad).
The Lions also made official the signings of nine undrafted free agents, while also announcing their numbers.
Numbers for Detroit Lions draft picks
- OT Blake Miller (Clemson) — 76
- DE Derrick Moore (Michigan) — 9
- LB Jimmy Rolder (Michigan) — 41
- CB Keith Abney II (Arizona State) — 28
- WR Kendrick Law (Kentucky) — 88
- DT Skyler Gill-Howard (Texas Tech) — 50
- DL Tyre West (Tennessee) — 52
More: Detroit Lions 'top-tier' in NFL.com rankings of 'most complete' rosters
Numbers for Detroit Lions UDFAs
- QB Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 2
- DB Aamaris Brown (UNLV) — 42
- LB Erick Hunter (Morgan State) — 48
- DL Aidan Keanaaina (Cal) — 60
- TE Miles Kitselman (Tennessee) — 84
- DL Anthony Lucas (USC) — 61
- DL Eric O'Neill (Rutgers) — 66
- OL Melvin Priestly (Illinois) — 74
- CB De'Shawn Rucker (USF) — 43
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Lions rookies get initial jersey numbers for 2026
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