ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. shares final Detroit Lions NFL mock draft picks
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. released his final 2026 NFL mock draft. Who does the Mailman send to the Motor City in his two-round rock?
With the 2026 NFL draft now just one week away, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has put the finishing touches on his last mock draft . Kiper has released a pair of NFL mock drafts so far, initially projecting Penn State offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane to the Lions in late January.
Then, in the first week of April, Kiper forecasted Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling to the Lions at pick No. 17. Is Kiper still thinking Freeling for the Lions' first-round selection?
Plus, Kiper shared his second-round pick for the Lions in his final mock draft as well. Here's what Kiper projects in his final NFL mock draft for Detroit: Mel Kiper Jr. 's final Detroit Lions NFL mock draft projections First Round (No.
17): Georgia OT, Monroe Freeling Second Round (No. 50): Michigan OLB, Derrick Moore Mel Kiper Jr. is still sticking with Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling as the Lions' first-round selection at No.