As draft analyst Trevor Sikkema explained, "The Lions will have several intriguing options in the middle of the first round, including cornerback, interior offensive line and defe

Many NFL experts believe the Detroit Lions will be taking a defensive player with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

With the Detroit Lions' season complete, here is an early three-round mock draft using PFF's mock draft simulator.

The Detroit Lions ' 2026 opponents are set. After the Minnesota Vikings ' 16-3 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFL's early Week 18 window, the Lions (8-8) are assured of a fourth-place finish in the NFC North standings regardless of their result at the Chicago Bears (11-5).

Detroit announced Tuesday it parted ways with offensive coordinator John Morton. Morton was the Lions' choice to replace Ben Johnson after the latter left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears, but he lasted just one season.

It nearly got away, but ultimately the Detroit Lions finished a disappointing 2025 season on a high note. The Lions staved off a late rally from the Bears and overcame a critical mistake to earn their ninth win of the year, defeating Chicago 19-16 on a last-second field goal from Jake Bates.

The Detroit Lions will interview Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin next week, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.