ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. dropped an updated 2026 NFL draft Big Board. In his new rankings, the Detroit Lions' slot is surrounded by defensive stars.

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

As the Detroit Lions turn the corner to the offseason ahead, we’ve officially entered Mock Draft season. Our Mock Draft Roundup series will return later in the week, but we thought it’d be a good idea to kick things off by breaking down a Mock Draft from the SB Nation mothership, composed by long-time respected NFL Draft analyst Mark Schofield.

The Detroit Lions have one regular season game remaining, and then their focus will turn to the offseason. Currently sitting at 8-8, the Lions are eliminated from the postseason and will be out of the field for the first time since 2022. Dan Campbell's ...

CARLOS MONARREZ: Detroit Lions fans should be grateful these aren't 'Same Old Lions’ Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY. The Lions have at least seven picks in the 2026 draft, including their own first- and second-rounders.