Our grade for the entire 2026 Detroit Lions draft class
With the 2026 NFL Draft over, it’s time to grade the Detroit Lions’ entire class of 7 picks.
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions’ goal is to improve in 2026 and get back to the playoffs, with hopes of making their first-ever Super Bowl. After a somewhat quiet free agency, the team shifted its focus to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Unlike last year, Detroit had more needs heading into the draft. The Lions have some tough decisions to make soon regarding re-signing players, letting them walk, or trading them away for assets. This is the beginning of the tough road ahead for general manager Brad Holmes in roster building.
His star players on rookie contracts are now expecting extensions, costly ones at that. The team needs to save money, and the best way to do that was through the draft. Holmes had to nailed it.
Did he? Here are my grades for each pick and the entire Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft class. First round (17): OT Blake Miller (Clemson) Meet your new starting right tackle, folks.
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