Saturday, April 18, 2026

Detroit Lions Draft Preview Secondary

 

The Lions have many of their corners back from 2025. Amik Robertson signed with the Commanders. He was replaced by Roger McCreary. Both outside corners struggled in 2025. Reed looks like a major free agent bust while Arnold and Rakestraw look like major draft busts.  The corner draft is deep with players who can contribute to be find in the third round.


Players that interest the Lions:

Ponds is my favorite player. An Antonie Winfield type player. Small but makes plays. McCoy tore his ACL in January 2025. He missed the entire season. Johnson could go in the first. The next six guys are early NFL starters. Potential with the group that follows. The Lions have been linked to Demmings. He impressed at the Senior Bowl and has the size and speed. 

Safety

An unexpected need for the Lions. Kerby and Branch both have major injury concerns. The Lions signed Christian Izien and Chuck Clark to compete with Thomas Harper and Avonte Maddox. A pick in the middle rounds is possible but not a lot depth for the later rounds in this draft.


Players that could interest the Lions:

Scott is a good player but is 25. I Like Haulcy and Kilgore both are first day starters. Clark is one of my favorite players but is 24. Ramsey and Wheatley are possible starters in the third round. Smith is a center fielder but a poor tackler. Good special team players remain on day three.

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