Previously, I did a roster evaluation of the Lions Defensive Positional Needs and Lions Offensive Positional Needs.
Here, I consolidate the Detroit Lions Full Team Positional Needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
2026 Lions Positional Needs
Lions Draft Needs Takeaways
While OT and EDGE are the biggest needs, what might be a bit surprising is that safety, CB, and TE are only a tick behind. This means we shouldn’t be surprised if any of those five positions are taken in the 1st or 2nd round.
For comparison, here is the 2025 Lions positional need ranking:
And here is the comparison graph of the past 2 seasons
As you can see, the TE, CB, and OT positions have shot up in need in the past year. This is a good example of how quickly team needs can change, and it validates the BPA (best player available) drafting philosophy.
For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire, and give our Facebook page a like. Follow Jimmy on X, @JimmyLiaoMD
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Detroit Lions NFL draft positional need rankings
Reporting by Jimmy Liao, MD, Lions Wire / Lions Wire
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
