Lions, Browns draft rumors reveal issue for Detroit's pursuit of first-round target
The Detroit Lions reportedly have their eyes on Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, but a Cleveland Browns rumor presents a big issue for Detroit.
Lions, Browns draft rumors reveal issue for Detroit's pursuit of first-round target originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . It's no secret the Detroit Lions have a big need at left tackle.
After releasing Taylor Decker earlier this offseason, the Lions don't have a sure starting solution for Jared Goff's blindside. Of course, the Lions could move Penei Sewell to that spot, something head coach Dan Campbell has said he's open to doing , but then they'll create a hole on the right side that would be filled by free-agent signing Larry Borom, who is better suited as a backup swing tackle. Even if the Lions are comfortable starting Borom in 2026, the expectation is the team will still address their need at tackle in the NFL draft this month.
And a rumor from Essentially Sports' Tony Pauline confirms the team is at least thinking about doing that with its first-round pick. MORE: NFL power rankings 2026 after free agency Pauline reports that people around the league believe Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, who is believed to be capable of playing on either side of the offensive line, won't get past the Lions at No. 17 overall.
"Those I’ve spoken with believe the latest Proctor ends up in the draft is the 17th pick, presently owned by the Detroit Lions," Pauline reported. "They believe the combo of Sewell and Proctor would be a dominant run-blocking duo. " Browns draft rumor presents problem for Lions Pauline points out a real problem for the Lions' pursuit of Proctor and it has to do with the Cleveland Browns .