NFL draft run on OL expected before Detroit Lions’ pick
Will the Detroit Lions need to trade up in order to secure one of the top offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft?
With Detroit likely to address its offensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Lions may need to move up to get their desired target, as the latest intel from experts suggests a string of offensive tackles could be taken around the middle of the first round. According to Jordan Schultz, he predicts a run on offensive linemen to begin around the No. 10-14 picks and has gathered intel from several general managers who expect at least nine offensive linemen to hear their names called on the first day of the NFL draft.
One thing that seems like a consensus among teams is that an OL run is going to happen on Thursday night, likely starting in the 10–14 range. I’ve had over a dozen executives tell me that in their mock simulations, they’ve had as many as nine OL go in Round 1. pic.
twitter. com/VfNEJEC0pD — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 22, 2026 While the Lions currently hold the No. 17 overall selection, the previously mentioned prediction by Schultz may push Detroit to trade up a few picks to assure they can draft their desired prospect.
Whether there is any validity to Schultz's statement is yet to be seen and will only be revealed as the first round unfolds in Pittsburgh on Thursday night. For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire , and give our Facebook page a like . Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: NFL draft run on OL expected before Detroit Lions’ pick