Detroit Lions Eye Defensive Line Help With Key Draft Visit
The Detroit Lions are hosting Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks for a pre-draft visit as they look to add help on the defensive line.
The Detroit Lions are continuing to do their homework on the defensive line ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft . According to reports, the team is set to host Caleb Banks for a top-30 pre-draft visit, signaling clear interest in reinforcing a position group that has seen significant turnover this offseason. Defensive Line Remains a Priority Detroit’s focus on the trenches has been evident all offseason, but much of the attention has gone toward the offensive line.
On the defensive side, the Lions have quietly lost several contributors. Roy Lopez and Al-Quadin Muhammad are no longer in the picture, while veteran D. J.
Reader remains unsigned. To help offset those departures, Detroit has added players such as D. J.
Wonnum , Payton Turner , and re-signed Myles Adams . Still, the current group leaves room for more impact talent. That is where the draft comes in.