Fans react as Lions trade up with Jets, select Derrick Moore

In a bit of a surprise move by general manager Brad Holmes during the early portion of Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions made a significant move , trading up to pick No. 44 overall, where they selected Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore. The trade the Lions made was with the Jets , in which Detroit sent its No.

50 and No. 128 overall picks to New York in exchange for pick No. 44.

Obviously, the trade itself drew plenty of social media reaction, but the selection of the Wolverines star only ballooned the excitement from fans asking for a defensive weapon to aid Aidan Hutchinson on the opposite side of the defensive line. Here's how fans reacted to Holmes and the Lions ' big move to go snag Derrick Moore: If Brad Holmes is trading up, you don't ask questions. You just get excited.

Motor City Moore has a nice ring to it — drop shot🎾 (@Inaamten) April 25, 2026 Brad cooking 🤔 — THE RED RANGER (@THEREDRANGER3) April 24, 2026 fleeced the jets https://t. co/4WsmWL9Vsv — freon∞ (@tatertotperson) April 25, 2026 Lions fans who aren't familiar with college football are gonna love Derrick Moore pic. twitter.