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Lions 2026 Draft Class Earns Strong Early Reviews

Detroit Lions On SI·Christian Booher·about 1 month ago
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The Detroit Lions added seven players in this year's NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes has his sights set on building a roster capable of competing for an NFC North title after a down year in 2025. He addressed the team's biggest needs early, and spent the later rounds adding potential contributors who fit the team's cultural mold. Here's a look at how the Lions' draft class was graded out by NFL analysts. Sports Illustrated Grade: B "It will be interesting to see whether the Lions move Penei Sewell to left tackle to accommodate Miller, who primarily played right tackle at Clemson. Selecting Miller and possibly tinkering with the lineup needs to pay off for this team because this star-studded roster struggled last year without a stout offensive line. Later in the draft, Detroit continued its never-ending search for a No. 2 edge rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Playing second fiddle shouldn’t be an issue for Moore, a player with a high floor and low ceiling.…

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