8 options for Detroit Lions’ 17th overall pick in the POD mock

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: A general view of the video board on stage with The Pick Is In with the Detroit Lions 28th pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Detroit Lions are on the clock in our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft! But before we reveal Erik Schlitt’s pick for the Lions, let’s break down who has been picked, and the logical candidates to be Detroit’s pick in this scenario.

Here’s how the board has fallen through 16 picks. You can see each individual pick by clicking the link: Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza Jets: EDGE Arvell Reese Cardinals: EDGE David Bailey Titans: RB Jeremiyah Love Giants: WR Carnell Tate Browns: OT Monroe Freeling Commanders: WR Makai Lemon Saints: EDGE Rueben Bain Chiefs: S Caleb Downs Bengals: LB Sonny Styles Dolphins: QB Ty Simpson Cowboys: CB Mansoor Delane Rams: TE Kenyon Sadiq Ravens: OL Francis Mauigoa Buccaneers: iOL Vega Ioane Jets: WR Jordyn Tyson Now, let’s take a brief look at eight logical candidates to be the Lions’ pick in this situation: OT Spencer Fano, Utah Considered by some to be the best pure tackle prospect in this year’s draft, it’s a surprise to see Fano still on the board. While a smidge undersized at 6-foot-5, 300 pounds, Fano makes up for it with elite athleticism, extreme effort, and good mechanics.

A three-year starter at Utah, Fano has given up just one sack over the last two seasons, and in 2025, he allowed zero sacks and just five total pressures, per PFF. OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama Proctor is almost the opposite of Fano. He’s an absolute monster of a man at 6-foot-7, 352 pounds and he’s more brute strength than finesse—although he’s got a surprising amount of athleticism for a man that big.

On top of that, the Lions reportedly “love” Proctor . OT Caleb Lomu, Utah Lomu, the left tackle at Utah while Fano mostly locked down the right, was just as productive of a pass protector. He allowed just two sacks over two seasons, including an outstanding 2025 that saw zero sacks allowed and only eight pressures.