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Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin in Pittsburgh on Thursday evening. In due time, we'll know exactly how the Detroit Lions are positioned to reclaim their spot atop the NFC North following a series of moves in free agency, trades and the draft.
In the meantime, The Detroit News has been working to make sure you're the most informed fan at your draft party this weekend.
From the mock drafts that give you an idea of how the first round could go, to position-by-position previews that fill you in on which classes are the strongest, to deep dives on individual prospects who could end up landing with the Detroit Lions at No. 17 overall, we've got everything you need to be ready for the 2026 NFL Draft.
▶ Richard Silva's final 2026 NFL mock draft: Lions continue prioritizing OL
▶ Niyo: Here is what the Lions' 7-round haul could look like in 2026 NFL Draft
▶ Gritiron Gang podcast: Who do the Lions take at No. 17? Mock draft 4.0 (Video)
▶ Detroit Lions mock draft 3.0: Which OT will be best available at 17?
▶ 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Will Lions' pick give them the edge?
▶ 2026 NFL Mock draft 1.0: Writers split on which OL Lions should take at No. 17
▶ Quarterback
▶ Running back
▶ Wide receiver
▶ Tight end
▶ Interior offensive line
▶ Offensive tackle
▶ Defensive tackle
▶ Edge defender
▶ Linebacker
▶ Cornerback
▶ Safety
▶ LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane
▶ Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
▶ Texas A&M edge defender Cashius Howell
▶ Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa
▶ Missouri defensive end Zion Young
▶ Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell
▶ Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr.
▶ Georgia linebacker CJ Allen
▶ Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq
▶ Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker
▶ Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling
▶ Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman
▶ Texas Tech edge defender David Bailey
▶ Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor
▶ Ohio State safety Caleb Downs
▶ Penn State guard Vega Ioane
▶ Auburn defensive lineman Keldric Faulk
▶ Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano
▶ Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy
▶ Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor
▶ Miami edge defender Akheem Mesidor
▶ Ranking top offensive tackles for Lions in NFL Draft
▶ Who do the Lions take at No. 17? Mock draft 4.0
▶ Seven NFL Combine winners who caught our eye for Lions
▶ NFL Combine: Day 2 and 3 prospects to watch for Lions
▶ Detroit's Caleb Banks sounds like he could be good fit for Dan Campbell’s Lions
▶ NFL Combine observations: Options abound for Lions to improve OL
▶ NFL Combine observations: Should TE Kenyon Sadiq be on the table for Lions?
▶ NFL Combine observations: Why edge defender Keldric Faulk might work for Lions in first round
▶ NFL Combine observations: DB Keionte Scott could offer Lions instant impact
▶ Senior Bowl standouts: One player at each position for Lions
▶ 2026 Senior Bowl: One player to watch for each Lions draft pick
▶ April 6: Could Lions target linebacker with No. 17 pick?
▶ March 23: Should Detroit Lions target tackle or edge?
▶ March 2: Detroit Lions projected to pick along trenches
▶ Feb. 16: O-line dominating projected picks for Lions
▶ Feb. 9: Latest projections for Lions following Super Bowl
▶ Feb. 2: Could cornerback be in play for Lions at No. 17?
▶ Jan. 26: Offensive line an early prediction for Lions
▶ Grading the Detroit Lions' 2023 draft as players hit 3-year benchmark
▶ 3 big takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes' pre-draft press conference
▶ Calvin Johnson to announce Lions pick at NFL Draft
▶ Blake Miller could be Day 1 starter for Lions at OT, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. says
▶ Daniel Jeremiah predicts draft spots for Michigan's NFL prospects
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
@nolanbianchi, @rich_silva18, @johnniyo
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Lions coverage ahead of NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
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In the meantime, The Detroit News has been working to make sure you're the most informed fan at your draft party this weekend.
From the mock drafts that give you an idea of how the first round could go, to position-by-position previews that fill you in on which classes are the strongest, to deep dives on individual prospects who could end up landing with the Detroit Lions at No. 17 overall, we've got everything you need to be ready for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mock drafts
▶ Richard Silva's final 2026 NFL mock draft: Lions continue prioritizing OL
▶ Niyo: Here is what the Lions' 7-round haul could look like in 2026 NFL Draft
▶ Gritiron Gang podcast: Who do the Lions take at No. 17? Mock draft 4.0 (Video)
▶ Detroit Lions mock draft 3.0: Which OT will be best available at 17?
▶ 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Will Lions' pick give them the edge?
▶ 2026 NFL Mock draft 1.0: Writers split on which OL Lions should take at No. 17
Position-by-position NFL Draft previews
▶ Quarterback
▶ Running back
▶ Wide receiver
▶ Tight end
▶ Interior offensive line
▶ Offensive tackle
▶ Defensive tackle
▶ Edge defender
▶ Linebacker
▶ Cornerback
▶ Safety
Individual first-round prospect profiles
▶ LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane
▶ Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
▶ Texas A&M edge defender Cashius Howell
▶ Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa
▶ Missouri defensive end Zion Young
▶ Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell
▶ Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr.
▶ Georgia linebacker CJ Allen
▶ Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq
▶ Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker
▶ Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling
▶ Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman
▶ Texas Tech edge defender David Bailey
▶ Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor
▶ Ohio State safety Caleb Downs
▶ Penn State guard Vega Ioane
▶ Auburn defensive lineman Keldric Faulk
▶ Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano
▶ Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy
▶ Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor
▶ Miami edge defender Akheem Mesidor
Gritiron Gang Podcast
▶ Ranking top offensive tackles for Lions in NFL Draft
▶ Who do the Lions take at No. 17? Mock draft 4.0
NFL Combine coverage
▶ Seven NFL Combine winners who caught our eye for Lions
▶ NFL Combine: Day 2 and 3 prospects to watch for Lions
▶ Detroit's Caleb Banks sounds like he could be good fit for Dan Campbell’s Lions
▶ NFL Combine observations: Options abound for Lions to improve OL
▶ NFL Combine observations: Should TE Kenyon Sadiq be on the table for Lions?
▶ NFL Combine observations: Why edge defender Keldric Faulk might work for Lions in first round
▶ NFL Combine observations: DB Keionte Scott could offer Lions instant impact
Senior Bowl coverage
▶ Senior Bowl standouts: One player at each position for Lions
▶ 2026 Senior Bowl: One player to watch for each Lions draft pick
Mock draft roundups
▶ April 6: Could Lions target linebacker with No. 17 pick?
▶ March 23: Should Detroit Lions target tackle or edge?
▶ March 2: Detroit Lions projected to pick along trenches
▶ Feb. 16: O-line dominating projected picks for Lions
▶ Feb. 9: Latest projections for Lions following Super Bowl
▶ Feb. 2: Could cornerback be in play for Lions at No. 17?
▶ Jan. 26: Offensive line an early prediction for Lions
Miscellaneous NFL Draft coverage
▶ Grading the Detroit Lions' 2023 draft as players hit 3-year benchmark
▶ 3 big takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes' pre-draft press conference
▶ Calvin Johnson to announce Lions pick at NFL Draft
▶ Blake Miller could be Day 1 starter for Lions at OT, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. says
▶ Daniel Jeremiah predicts draft spots for Michigan's NFL prospects
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
@nolanbianchi, @rich_silva18, @johnniyo
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Lions coverage ahead of NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
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