Detroit Lions selections in new ESPN 7-round NFL mock draft
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The 2026 NFL draft is now just days away.
As the league rolls into the Steel City for the draft, NFL analysts are publishing their final set of predictions. ESPN's Jordan Reid rolled out his final seven-round mock draft.
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Who does ESPN's Jordan Reid have the Detroit Lions drafting?
ESPN's 7-round NFL mock draft for Detroit Lions
- First Round (No. 17): Monroe Freeling, Georgia OT
- Second Round (No. 50): Derrick Moore, Michigan EDGE
- Fourth Round (No. 118): Jonah Coleman, Washington RB
- Fourth Round (No. 128): Bryce Boettcher, Oregon LB
- Fifth Round (No. 157): Zane Durant, Penn State DT
- Fifth Round (No. 181): Riley Nowakowski, Indiana TE
- Sixth Round (No. 205): Aaron Graves, Iowa EDGE
- Sixth Round (No. 213): Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin WR
- Seventh Round (No. 222): Sawyer Robertson, Baylor QB
Overall, a solid draft by Reid for the Lions. Detroit selects two popular mocks in Freeling at offensive tackle and Moore at EDGE with its first two choices.
Given some of the other roster needs, drafting a running back with its third selection in this draft is the one item in this mock that I'm not crazy about. The Lions signed a veteran back to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs in free agency in Isaiah Pacheco, so there's not a great immediate need in the backfield.
It's good to see the Lions drafting a linebacker in the middle rounds and some more defensive line help along the way. Detroit looks for some tight end and wide receiver help, too.
One other item that I like about this mock draft: The Lions don't reach for a backup quarterback in the middle rounds. There's been some other mocks out there that have Detroit doing that, and it just feels like a wasted draft pick for a Lions franchise in win-now mode. Draft players with those top six or seven picks that are expected to go help you win a championship right now.
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