Lions draft picks 2026: Full list of team's round-by-round selections
Here's a look at the Lions' draft picks as they try to make it back to the playoffs in 2026 and find a long-term bookend for All-Pro OT Penei Sewell.
A year after going 15-2 and earning the NFC's No. 1 seed, the Detroit Lions failed to make the NFL playoffs. Dan Campbell's squad posted just a 9-8 campaign in its first season after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets.
Detroit still sported a top-five offense but posted just a 3-5 record in one-score games while boasting a middle-of-the-pack defense. The Lions are attempting to change their fortune after their last-place finish in the NFC North. The team made Johnson's replacement, John Morton, a one-and-done hire and brought in Drew Petzing to replace him.
They also attempted to revamp their offensive line in free agency, added a few key veterans to their secondary and traded veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans . Will the new-look Lions be improved enough to make it back to the playoffs? It's too early to tell, but Campbell and Brad Holmes will have a chance to continue bolstering their roster during the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here's everything to know about Detroit's picks, needs and outlook for the 2026 NFL Draft: Lions 2026 NFL Draft picks The Lions have nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list: Round 1, Pick 17 Round 2, Pick 50 Round 4, Pick 118 Round 4, Pick 128 (from Texans) Round 5, Pick 157 Round 5, Pick 181 Round 6, Pick 205 (from Jaguars) Round 6, Pick 213 (from Seahawks via Jaguars) Round 7, Pick 222 (from Browns) Lions NFL draft grades This section will be updated after the Lions make their first selection. Lions 2026 NFL Draft needs Offensive tackle The Lions released Taylor Decker after 10 seasons and saw their top swing tackle, Dan Skipper, retire during the offseason.