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.
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
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: 2026 NFL Draft: Everything you need to know about the Detroit Lions
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