2026 Detroit Lions draft picks

 

1st round #17

Blake Miller OT Clemson
6066 317 34 3/8 arms 5.04 32 32" 905 4.65 7.75
54 starts at Clemson 52 at right tackle 2 at left tackle
Team Captain, 2 time All-ACC Freshman All-American
Set the Clemson records for offensive snaps in a career. (3778)

Hometown: Strongsville, OH

22 years old

Analysis:

A solid, tough player. Should slide into the right tackle. Long arms, good athlete.

Very Durable. Should be a great fit in Detroit. 

Round 2 Pick #44

Derrick Moore DE Michigan

6037 257 30" 907

53 games 24 starts 95 tackles 21 sacks 3 FF 8 pd

Team Captain All-Big Ten Senior Bowl

Hometown: Baltimore

Age 23

Analysis:

Had an excellent senior year at Michigan. A solid all around three down end. Played very well at the Senior Bowl which boasted his stock. The Lions traded a fourth round pick to move up from 50 to 44. 

Likely to pick ahead of the Ravens.

Round 4 Pick #118

Jimmy Rolder LB Michigan

6024 238 17 36" 911 4.26 7 

43 games 11 starts 118 tackles 2 sacks 1 int

Hometown: Chicago

Age 22

Analysis

A one year starter at Michigan and played very well. Excellent tackler, low missed tackle percentage. Best fit is at Will LB. Has the potential to be a three down LB and a replacement for Anzalone. 

Round 5 Pick #157

Keith Abney CB Arizona State

5097 188 4.45 15 4.38 6.91

34 games 26 starts 98 tackles 6 int

All-Big 12 Junior

Hometown: Waxahachie, TX

Age: 21

Analysis: 

a two year starter at outside corner for ASU. He has excellent ball skills and is noted as intense worker. Lacks height and arm length. Should start on the special teams and step in when the injuries hit.

Round 5 Pick #168

Kendrick Law WR Kentucky

5113 208 4.45 21 42" 1008

Kentucky 12 games 8 starts 53/540/3 rec

Alabama 34 games 8 starts 33/343/1 rec

Hometown: Shreveport, LA

Age: 22

Analysis:

Excellent athlete with return ability.  Played gunner on the punt team. Played at the East-West Shrine game. Should compete with Lovett for the a receiver spot. Tore ACL 6/2/2026 in OTAs. Out for the season.

Round 6 Pick #205

Skylar Gill-Howard DT Texas Tech

6005 280 5.06 27 30.5 907 4.73

Texas Tech 6 starts 13 tackle 1/55/1 int

Northern Illinois 25 games 1 start 76 tackles 5.5 sacks

Upper Iowa 4 games 3 tackles

Hometown: Milwaukee

Age: 24

Analysis:

a 3 technique who has been described as a great leader. A captain at Northern Illinois and a noted Big brother at Texas Tech. Quick, plays with great energy. Injured ankle caused him to miss the last half of the season. He will compete for backup snaps at defensive tackle.

Round 7 Pick #222

Tyre West DT Tennessee

6017 283 4.84 20 33" 903 4.84

48 games 5 starts 65 tackles 10 sacks 2 FF American Bowl Senior Bowl

Hometown: Tifton, GA

Age 23

Analysis:

Had an excellent senior season at Tennessee. Can play both end and 3 tech. Was called in late into the Senior Bowl and had an early impact. Will compete for snaps at end and tackle. 

UDFA

Luke Altmyer QB Illinois

6016 211 4.72 32" 906

Illinois 35 games 632/986/21 7607 57 td 293/741/12 rush Senior Bowl

Ole Miss 9 games 28/54/3 317 3 yards

Hometown: Starkville, MS

Age 24

Analysis:

A good prospect for a number three QB. Has made 36 college starts and won 24 games. He was a team captain in 2025. Played in the Senior Bowl. Has a shot at the practice squad.

Kyre Duplessis WR Delaware

2026 UDFA

College Stats: Delaware 13 GS 63/863/5 rec 3/73/1 pr Dream Bowl

CCCU 38/5 23/348/1 rec

Pro Day: 5101 193 4.66 15 32" 905 4.44 7.21

Hometown: Woodbridge, VA

Contract: 3 years

Analysis:

Small slot type receiver. Lacks speed to play outside. Minimal experience in the return game. Has some quickness and ability to make plays.

Melvin Priestly OG Illinois

6030 317 5.56 18 24" 708 5.06 32 1/4" arms

Illinois 26 starts Hula Bowl

Grambling State 22 games 15 starts

Hometown: East St. Louis, IL

Analysis:

Played right tackle at Illinois and left tackle at Grambling. He will have to move inside for a chance. 

Players with his athletic numbers rarely stick in the NFL. 

Miles Kitselman TE Tennessee

6051 251 4.9 34.5 908

Tennessee 48 games 24 starts 48/558/6 rec East West Shrine game

Alabama 19 games 2/18 rec 

Hutchinson: 6 games 2/16/1 rec

Hometown: Lyndon, KS

Age 24

Analysis: 

Big in-line tight end. Can block and do enough in the pass game. He had surgery for a sports hernia. He will compete for a spot at the third TE.

Eric O'Neill DE Rutgers

6021 247 4.81 27 35.5 909 4.4 7.38

Rutgers 12 games 37 tackles 2.5 sacks

James Madison: 13 starts 52 tackles 13 sacks

LIU 25 games 22 starts 133 tackles 15.5 sacks

Hometown: Staten Island

Analysis:

An overachiever at every level. Had a massive junior season at JMU with 13 sacks. a tweener that lacks size buts has strength and production.

Anthony Lucas DE USC

6054 260 34 3/8" arms

USC 31 games 19 starts 73 tackles 3 sacks East West Shrine game

Texas A&M 7 games

Hometown: Scottsville, AZ

Age: 22

Analysis;

The opposite of O'Neill. Has the size and ability but lacks production. Maybe the Lions can unlock his potential. 

Aidan Keanaaina DT Cal

6031 321 5.17 24 27.5 809 4.67 7.58 32 1/8 arms

Cal 26 games 101 tackles 2.5 sacks 1 Fr

Notre Dame 11 games 11 tackles 0.5 sack

Hometown: Brighton, CO

Analysis:

A true nose guard but has surprising movement skills. The Lions gave him a $300,000 guarantee. He will have a chance to stick as a back up nose. 

Erick Hunter LB Morgan State

6023 224 4.45 37"1010 4.28 33 1/8" arms

Morgan State 45 games 298 tackles 3 int 7 ff American Bowl HBCU Legacy

Hometown: Capitol Heights, MD 

Analysis:

The best player at the HBCU Legacy Bowl and HBCU showcase. Highly productive and has real speed. Will contend for a spot on the special teams. 

De'Shawn Rucker CB SFU

5091 192 4.38 18 37" 1008 4.31 7.27

South Florida 24 games 100 tackles 1 int 1 FF American Bowl

Tennessee 24 games 2 starts 14 tackles

Hometown: Tallahassee, FL

Analysis:

Lacks height but is a plus athlete. Has experience at the outside corner and experience on special teams. Guys like this always have a chance to stick.

Aamaris Brown CB UNLV

5094 197 4.53 34.5 1008

UNLV 13 starts 52 tackles 4/117/2 int 3.5 sacks

South Florida 28 games 70 tackles 4 int

Kansas State 13 games 15 tackles 1/7 fr

Hometown Tampa

Analysis:

Lacks speed but has experience and production at slot corner. A physical player with a knack on the blitz/ Good balls skills with 8 career ints. Has experience on special teams.