What is a Detroit Lions sneaky need for the NFL Draft?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we approach the 2026 NFL Draft, the talk around the Detroit Lions has surrounded two specific needs: offensive tackle and defensive end. The discussion is warranted, as the Lions find themselves thin at both areas.

After moving on from Taylor Decker and watching Dan Skipper retire, the Lions have only added Larry Borom to the offensive tackle room. And while the Lions are professing a lot of confidence in Borom, tackle remains both a short and long-term need despite his addition. At defensive end, Marcus Davenport and Al-Quadin Muhammad are gone, and they’ve added just DJ Wonnum and Payton Turner.

That hardly seems enough for a position that needed a clear upgrade from last year. But it feels like we’ve already exhausted that talk with three weeks left until the NFL Draft. So let’s explore some of the Lions’ other biggest needs.

Today’s Question of the Day is: What is a Detroit Lions sneaky need? My answer: There are a few choices. Linebacker seems not-so-sneaky, as they only have five under contract and it remains to be seen if they have an Alex Anzalone replacement.