Detroit Lions Could Find Hidden Gem in National Champion EDGE
Indiana EDGE Mikail Kamara could be a late-round steal for the Detroit Lions, who are expected to address the pass rush early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions have heard the noise. Fans want more pass rush help. Local media has been pounding the table for it all offseason.
And yet, as things stand today, Detroit has not invested significant capital into upgrading its edge group for 2026. That is expected to change in a big way during the upcoming draft. In fact, it would be surprising if the Lions do not select an EDGE rusher in either the first or second round.
But what happens after that is where things could get interesting. Enter Mikail Kamara . A late-round name worth circling Kamara is not a player generating early-round buzz.
Most projections have him going on Day 3 of this week’s draft, and there is a very real chance he could still be on the board in the seventh round. That is exactly why he is worth paying attention to. After beginning his career with injuries, Kamara broke out at James Madison before following his coaching staff to Indiana.